Kawasaki Z125 PRO Oil Change & Chain Lubrication Guide

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

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[@grominwithrob1339]

That oil filtration is nice, good filter and a cap that aids in cooling. Grom should be taking notes.

[@brandonmckinney3407]

How often do you change your oil

[@mustafamufasa]

Bit of a noob question. Does the bike sit too low to get a drain pan underneath? I don’t have a lot of space so investing in a stand isn’t very practical for me right more.

[@ninosiazon7268]

did you put all the 1 Quart Royal Purple or just 800ml?

[@robertmalone9601]

Man, this is a great video! I said that to multiple times while watching. 1st video I've watched for oil change and i feel completely safe with doing it myself now. Thank you!

[@dustinhall4788]

I heard you say off road??? I just bought one and I'm noticing the clutch issue ... This video helped with some knowledge there. Keep the videos coming

[@marquelslatt3105]

Honestly if you have the rubber seal available just change it even if it isn’t broken. If you don’t have a new one you could reuse it but not for long. I know he’s said that in a future video. Make sure you Z is running the best seals and oil for the best performance

[@Batmanmotorcyclerider]

Thanks for the video, I always change my oil in my bikes but wasn't 100% sure where the oil filter was

[@bananayoungsavage5071]

What magnetic oil drain plug do you use?

[@c0uchsl0uch]

So you say that new o-ring went right in the channel? The new o-ring wasnt alittle bigger than the channel? To where you had to force that sucker in there and it wanted to pop out?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Yeah, I mean, you have to sort of push it in there. But the old O-Ring wouldn't go back in no matter what I did.

[@mherrera619]

Is 10w40 full synthetic car oil work for this motorcycle? New to bikes

[@h2thaog558]

I wouldn’t recommend it, get something that specifically is for bikes

[@Swamp-Rides]

Best chain cleaner is kerosene. Put some in a spray bottle, spray it on and use a chain cleaning brush to agitate it and wipe it away. Won’t leave the chain dry either. Best chain lube I have ever used is Chain Wax. Comes in a black and gold can. Doesn’t fling, isn’t super messy either.

[@iMotoTactic00L]

Any problem yet using the RP oil? my Z125 starting to slipped using RP. I went and switched to AMSOIL wow wow!

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Nope. Been using it for 3 years on 2 bikes without a single issue. If your clutch is slipping, it's probably either your clutch is worn out, or you need new clutch springs.

[@iMotoTactic00L]

#notagrom nope after I switched to Amsoil the slipping clutch completely gone idk why, it shifts smoother too.

[@ale.alipour]

hey man great video , wondering what are those 2 pipes hanging down next to your exhuast? please let me know

[@friend4545]

My dealership sells those o-rings for $4.69 each. I've noticed that Amazon just generally isn't a great option for buying OEM parts.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

I actually found a source for them, but haven't tested them on the bike yet. Once I do that, I'm going to sell them 5 for $15 shipped. Also going to do package deals with oil filters for less than you can get them anywhere else, also. :)

[@friend4545]

5 for $15 shipped? That's a pretty great deal. I'm looking into getting one of these bikes soon, so I'll definitely keep that in mind.

[@superjavi9820]

Does the k&n 112 bring the o ring for the filter

[@kaweechannel3884]

I have a maintenance thread on a Z125 forum I'd like to use your video on. you ok with that

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Absolutely. As long as you link to this video and give me credit, you can share it anywhere you like. :)

[@kaweechannel3884]

Thanks , I've looked for a good one for months and one i would post . Link post # 33 / www.z125owners.com/forum/kawasaki-z125-pictures-videos/14530-youtube-tech-maintenance-diy-videos-4.html#post116915

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Are you and Admin over there? Seen the forum but have never signed up.

[@kaweechannel3884]

no admin' just like to see forums (I'm on 4 others) have a lot of info' going on to keep it interesting . so just doing my part as a member..

[@docfmf8404]

What size washer for the drain plug?

[@ammar145]

Nice video dude! But, can you make a detailed video on how to adjust ur chain? At 600 miles on my z, it will be the first time ever working on anything. Everything seems easy enough to do but the adjusting the chain part gives me a little anxiety. Also, where did you get the magnetic drain plug? Do I have to get a specific size of drain plug or is it one size fits all type of thing? Also, did you tighten everything at the recommended torque? Not sure if you mentioned all of this in the video, that's why I'm asking. Thanks for the video tho!

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

If you look at my channel from last season, I have a chain adjustment video, which is why I didn't go into too much detail on this one about the chain. I got my drain plug on eBay. Just search for "M12x1.5 Magnetic Drain Plug". I don't use a torque wrench on anything unless it's internal engine/drivetrain related. Just snug them up with a little "bump and umph".

[@bigpaul5586]

What oil type for that buddy

[@gojaimo]

How important is the black spacer on the lower cowl?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Not super important. They just line up how the cowl mounts to the bike. You could replace it with a handful of small washers if you lost yours or something.

[@gojaimo]

Cool, thanks! Mine didn’t have one so I’ll just go bitch at the dealer.

[@gojaimo]

Wow... got stuck posting the same comment.... sorry about that!

[@dantomasino9855]

You should put oil on the "O" ring before you reinstall

[@minibikes502matter]

What kind of bike stand are you using?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

$30 Harbor Freight stand

[@isabella8u175]

will this work on my 2019 z400?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Yes, but I have a video for the Ninja 400 that would be more closely related

[@markdrummond5946]

2021 Z125 with filter change is more than a QT of oil just buy a second QT to top off.

[@williamgonzalez8061]

What part number is the filter?

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

KN-112

[@williamgonzalez8061]

#notagrom thank you sir!

[@katalinakrew8865]

Thank you for all the info. Subscribed!

[@kokobeatz7222]

Mobile one 4T racing oil for the win

[@SlingingLead]

Awesome video. Thanks for the instructions.

[@DirtyolJoe]

AAAHHH I don't have a filter all I got is a screen door filter.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

That's exactly why I said "Not even a grom owner would know this". The Kawasaki oil system is far superior to the Grom. You may not need a filter, but we don't need to mod our oil system to wheelie. :P

[@Codys-Channel]

Great video. From a fellow Texan

[@veightrwd8828]

Plz change the intro to your videos, that music is terrible, thanks. Good video overall though

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

Pretty difficult to find free music that's fitting for intros and outros. I'm hoping that once I get over 1K subs, I can find someone that is willing to let me use their music, or possibly have something custom made. Until then though, I'm stuck with what's freely available to me. Trust me when I say I went through 100+ songs when I picked those, which I considered "the least bad" out of all of them. Lol

[@veightrwd8828]

#notagrom that’s cool man. Does your clutch slip at all with that oil? Thanks again

[@hawaii5084]

It's pricy for me royal purple.

[@ModDangFc]

This bike take 1.5 quart. I just had a service at kawasaki dealer.

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

No sir, they don't. If your dealer put 1.5qt in your bike, you are about to have a world of problems. There's a guy in one of the Z125 Facebook groups that had a dealer put 1.5qt in and now every seal on his bike is busted and leaking oil everywhere. They are going to have to tear the engine down completely to repair all of the damage. If you doubt me, look at your Kawasaki owner's manual.

[@ModDangFc]

I don't see any problem with my bike and it run just like new.

[@davidsitter3718]

The manual says .8 quart if you dont change the filter and 1.0 quart if you do change it. If they put 1.5 quarts in it. Your bike is under way to much pressure. Or they charged you for more to squeeze some extra cash out of you.

[@davidsitter3718]

Either way I wouldn't go back to that dealership.

[@jasonrivera1081]

I’m sorry I

[@InfamousInternetVillainJackSix]

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