Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and KTM 390 Oil Change Guide with Specs

A how-to guide for changing the oil on a Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, or KTM 390 series (Duke, RC390, Adventure, etc.). Torque specs included.
KTM/Husqvarna Oil change kit part number: 90238015010
Motorex 4T 15W50: 1.7 Liters

[@1003Alfred]

Thanks for listing out the torque specs, just saved me 5 mins from flipping through the menu!

[@ridewithKY]

No problem! Glad the video was helpful.

[@TheAvengedTurtle]

Super clear and concise video man, thank you! Just a heads up for anyone with a 2023, the torque specs are different according the owner's manual. The oil filter cover screws are 7.4lbf ft, the oil drain plug is 9.6lbf ft, and the oil screen screw plug is 8.1lbf ft.

[@ridewithKY]

Thank you for watching and thank you for the update to the torque specs. I know somebody out there will find your comment helpful. Thank you!

[@markridesbikes]

Again, thank you for taking the time to record and share with us. Super helpful!

[@ridewithKY]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and supporting. 😄

[@Qambar44]

Great vid, saved the look up in the service manual lol for the torque specs, looking forward to the rest of the service series

[@ridewithKY]

No problem! It’s a pain they don’t give you an actual manual, only availability is online. But yeah, glad to help! Easy enough task but you can mess it up if not careful. Those torque specs are really low. Thanks for watching!

[@Moto-Zero]

Great oil change video. I've done it once and almost at my second. Some nice tips there.

[@ridewithKY]

Appreciate the positive feedback and for watching! These bikes are pretty straightforward as far as oil changes go, however, like anything else you CAN mess it up. Cheers. 🙏🏽.

[@liamweiss7722]

Great tutorial, just bought a 2020 Vitpilen!

[@ridewithKY]

Right on. Enjoy that Vit!

[@Sum-dude]

Thanks man. I’m getting ready to do my first oil change here in the next week

[@ridewithKY]

Great! It’s pretty simple on these bikes. Better than the hassle and cost of taking it to the dealer.

[@dukiemoto8676]

Thank you for the video. Much appreciated.

[@ridewithKY]

Absolutely. Thank you for your support and for watching.

[@user-eb5qs8gv3k]

Thanks, bro! Very useful!

[@ridewithKY]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@joelknakaya]

great help with the oil change video. Can you tell me what brand/model rear stand you're using for the Vitpilen?

[@ridewithKY]

Glad the video was helpful! I’m just using a cheap stand from Amazon. I wouldn’t recommend it however. If you can swing it, the pitbull stand is really the way to go. I’m using a pitbull for my Aprilia and Ducati. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

[@chrisciocan6360]

Thx for the guide, Just wanted to ask you about the oil level, just got my new vit 401 this week, I haven't ridden it yet because I have to get the reg number plates, and I m a bit worried because there no oil showing even when I tilt it...

[@ridewithKY]

Yeah that’s normal. You’ll have to look in the manual for the exact procedure because I don’t want to tell you wrong. IIRC you have to let the engine get to operating temperature, let it sit for a minute, then check the level. Again, confirm this in the manual just in case I’m not remembering right.

[@ikeike279]

Thanks man i just bought a 22'

[@ridewithKY]

Thank you for watching! Glad I could help.

[@Heavyweightbs]

✌️

[@NickLeyba]

Hey! What year is this? I have a 2023 and am lost at the part where you drain the oil the second time. Thank you

[@ridewithKY]

This is a 2022. I’m not sure what you mean by drain the oil the second time. You only drain the oil once, there’s just multiple locations where it drains from. Maybe rewatch the video from the beginning so you don’t miss anything?

[@NickLeyba]

@@ridewithKY Sorry I was not clear! I was in the moment trying to change the oil and comment here off my phone. The part at 5:36 - I was unable to get to that filter! My bike has this metal protector on the bottom and I was unable to get it off to get access to this filter. Was a big bummer.

[@ridewithKY]

Got it, that skid plate comes off easily. There’s a handful of 8mm bolts that hold it on. Should be able to look at it and it’s self explanatory after that. However, if you are having issues with that part you might want to just take it in for service. Not worth damaging your bike if you can’t figure it out with confidence.

[@TheReverb1]

Hello; do you say that the TOP SPEED is what suggested for the manufacture but is not; they suggest the FORMULA 4T.

[@ridewithKY]

Wrong… formula 4T and top speed are interchangeable per the bike manufacturer and the oil manufacturer…

[@TheReverb1]

@@ridewithKY ...minute 2:38

[@ridewithKY]

4T Top speed is recommended by KTM as well as 4T Formula. They are interchangeable per the bike manufacturer and the oil manufacturer… of course we have to be careful about what oils we put in our bikes but in this case they are interchangeable. No need to be contrarian over something that doesn’t affect the bike.

[@kaktusz9184]

What about the service reset on the dash?

[@ridewithKY]

The first service reset has to be done by the dealer. If you don’t have the dealer do the first reset, you can’t reset it on your own. I’ve heard people say the older Vit’s can be reset at home without going to the dealer for the first reset but it will only reset for 1000KM’s. After the dealer resets the first one, it will change the interval to 7500KM’s.

[@kaktusz9184]

@@ridewithKY interesting mine just need a oil change and it has 5000km in it also the dash says the “service reset” just like when it had 1000km in it

[@ridewithKY]

The dealer can change the intervals. You can’t change it yourself unfortunately. Then you have the newer ones where you can’t reset it at all without the dealer doing the first reset.

[@michaelsiedlak2559]

Do you need to use thread lock for doing this?

[@ridewithKY]

No. The only area where you might want to are the little 8mm bolts for the oil filter. I just use proper torque but I can see someone justifying use of threadlock there.

[@michaelsiedlak2559]

@@ridewithKY thanks KY, im sacred of over torque em thats why 😂 also i would recommend you to remove all the sticker on the bike (frame, engine cover etc) just bought my 2020vit 401 and the previous owner did remove all the sticker and the look is sooo much cleaner

[@ridewithKY]

Definitely get an inch pound torque wrench for these bikes. The torque spec is really low on most of the fasteners.

[@thenexthobby]

FYI, 15W-50 is "always" synthetic, and available from a variety of brand names. So Google around. I've seen it under the Napa brand, Valvoline, Gravely ... and of course, Mobile 1. Why Gravely, for example? It's used in some zero-turn hydro motors. In other words it doesn't matter if they call it hydro fluid or if they call it motor oil ... if it's 15W-50, then it's good.

[@ridewithKY]

FYI, 15W50 is not always synthetic…

[@thenexthobby]

@@ridewithKY I suppose my Google is broken, then ... having never seen anything else. Thx.

[@ridewithKY]

So just because you’ve never seen it, that means it doesn’t exist? Not sure I understand because It’s literally the first search result…

[@thenexthobby]

@@ridewithKY You may recall *I never claimed* it never existed. There's even quote marks surrounding my use of the word "always" in my initial post. That denotes the possibility of uncertainty, to most readers. Please accept my apologies, for Mobile 1 being "literally the first search result" *for me*. Which as far as I'm aware, is full synthetic. More importantly, as are most of the rest, however I do now see a semi-synthetic listed. My point --- if we're caring about context --- and not pedantic factoids, is that 15W-50 may not be as readily available locally but to not forget about searching online for it ... whether a rider wants synthetic or otherwise. Then again, maybe someone's local store will "literally" have 15W-50 on display "literally" right next to the door, making it "literally" easy to find.

[@ridewithKY]

It’s okay to admit when you are wrong man... Nobody knows everything. It’s when you double down after being wrong is the problem. Conventional is used often for break-in oil, including 15W50.

[@javierc2726]

The screens are washable, only repleaceable item is the oil filter. Changing anything else is a waste of time and money on a brand new bike

[@ridewithKY]

The screens come with the factory oil change kit and that kit is $25… 😂.

[@respawnicon]

what automatic tool are you using there? seems very handy

[@ridewithKY]

It’s a Milwaukee Installation Driver. Comes with a few different attachments and is common in the construction world.

[@respawnicon]

@@ridewithKY very interesting thank you