Z900RS First 600 Mile Oil Change (Full Walkthrough)

In this video I do my first 600 mile oil change on my Z900RS. I purchased all of the oil and the filter from my local Kawasaki dealer. If you have any questions leave it down in the comment box.
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[@twowheelschill9277]

Super useful. Will get mine next week, so it's nice to see a thorough walkthrough of the oil change process. Will probably let the shop do it for the 600 miles one, as I also need to go there to install the heated grips. But you have showed that it is super easy to DIY. Thanks for the video.

[@louisknickerbocker934]

just ordered my New z900rs-SE comes with Brambo/stele braided lines, new suspension, cain't wait, doing same exhaust, how you like Florida, lots of us Cali people moving there, Love your Gov. Man!!!

[@MChappysGarage]

Hell yeah that Se is a beautiful bike and the upgrades are nice, I definitely want to do the Brembo's and KYB suspension on the rear. I have lived in FL and love it here just make sure to not vote for the same bs politicians there are in cali lol. The akro exhaust sounds beautiful with the stock can I definitely recommend it.

[@stansmith2626]

@@MChappysGarage hey, I really like the Kal bike, keep looking online to see what I can find out, I found one at a dealership in Maryland .se model, couple of?, Is there any plug in for phone ( ok really stupid ?), But I saw someone posted about plugging in a heated jacket, that's new to me, I've been out of the bike game for 6 yrs, I'm in NC, just asking

[@davefromkansas5600]

add a hose clamp around the filter and snug it down where the stop is against the 14mm crank bolt. Filter cannot come off. This is something I learned at race tracks that required it to prevent oil messes on track and protects your bike.

[@lancelemay6971]

Such an easy bike to change oil. Drain plug is horizontal and draining for oil pan and filter are so close you can capture everything with one small receptacle.

[@christopherpickles8040]

thanks for posting this! hope you’re enjoying the bike!

[@tclarke35]

Thanks very much for this, very useful - 2 minor comments - personally I prefer to change the oil when the bikes fully hot especially when access to the drain plug and filter is easy as I think more impurities will be suspended in the oil, and also if you take the filler cap off before starting to drain the oil it usually comes out a bit quicker

[@jasonclee82]

Thanks for the video, easy peasey!

[@edmalts]

FYI. Any good type of oil will work just as well as Kawasaki brand. Oil is oil. Filters are a bit different but do the same. Good 👍 job besides my comments. I have the same bike bud z900rs 2018. Red. Bad ass motorcycle

[@MChappysGarage]

I switched over to motul 7100 4t and the bike loves it. Has made the shifts a lot more crisp as well

[@alexwatson6136]

Can I ask what you polish your headers with ?? They look really good , I’ve been using autosol but not sure if there as shiny as yours .

[@1219magnum]

The last couple new cars I've had recommended first oil change was 6000 miles. I don't get why motorcycle first oil change is 600 miles. That oil u were draining looked really really good. Anywho, I'm old skool and want a z900rs. Thanx for a great instructional vid!

[@MChappysGarage]

Bike engines are generally speaking much more abused than car motors lol, most cars I’ve had I’ve always changed around 3k miles if they are brand new. Oil is cheap new engines aren’t

[@1219magnum]

@Michael C I don't run my bikes or cars hard. It's a money making thing Michael.

[@HORNET6]

Can’t compare the two as bike oil has to deal with engine, clutch and gearbox. Bike motors rev much higher.

[@jacmeg1845]

Hi Michael, Good video, I have a 2020 Z900RS Cafe that I bought used with 130 miles on it. I'm more than sure that this summer I will be changing out the break-in oil. Curious to know where you heard that you shouldn't use synthetic oil for the first couple of thousand of miles?

[@Ajbco58]

I have the same bike red and black love it

[@sjk8273]

How many miles have you done now? You keep things plain and simple and I was wondering if you'll be doing anything similar for air filter and plugs? However, I'm yet to be convinced that either really need replacing at 7.6K miles

[@haromt3]

30 second is enough for heating?

[@tombailey6342]

I see you did what i did. I also took off the headers and put on aftermarket, mine are Delkevic. Have you also had it flashed?

[@MChappysGarage]

Hey man I just installed the akrapovic headers recently. Currently the ecu isn't flashed but I am planning on do the ivans tune.

[@rickallen6378]

@@MChappysGarage Im sure you're aware, but that then void your warranty.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@rickallen6378 The headers void your warranty, or ur saying the FLASH will void the warranty ?!

[@aussie1546]

@@TopshelfJunior flash voids warranty

[@Karun1793]

It would be great if you could make a video explaining how you decided to get this bike vs any other. I'm thinking between this and the regular z900. I'd like to know your thoughts!

[@EX22SNIPER]

Classic look my dude. The other thing looks like a bug or something idk

[@BDHO73]

So what did you choose?

[@stevendanh841]

Would you recommend doing the oil change the first month or 600 miles?

[@TopshelfJunior]

600 miles. Just like the manual says.

[@lokiamir5029]

Next time try the 10-50w oil from Motul. It’s much more smoother

[@MChappysGarage]

Do you feel like it's smooths the clutch out? I planned on going full synthetic on my next oil change

[@lokiamir5029]

@@MChappysGarage yes, that’s exactly what it does which is why I switched 😀😀

[@louisknickerbocker934]

did you get a check engine light with new exhaust?

[@MChappysGarage]

no Cel at all

[@Ajbco58]

Did you know that the oil bottle is a funel and you are poring it upsidedown.

[@scottkisner8737]

What's covering the front brake fluid reservoir?

[@antonioricardoscovoli7986]

Ótimo vídeo, sou do Brasil tenho uma Z900 RS 2022 da mesma cor da sua. Também faço a troca de óleo em casa uso óleo Motu 10W 40 e filtro de oleo original Kawasaki 16097-0008.

[@boxwoodgreen]

I'd recommend K&N oil filters. X-High quality, but they also weld a 17mm nut onto the head of the filter body which makes the loosening part easy with a ratchet, and 17mm socket, especially if the oil is hot. The nut is "holed" for safety wire. And you can get them in a chromed body if you want. It's a KN-303 for the Z900RS. If you video your mileage, and change you won't have a warranty issue with a top end filter.

[@antzw]

void warranty by not getting a dealer to do it?

[@MChappysGarage]

Bike is out of warranty anyways, it’s tuned and has headers so no warranty anyways

[@outbadbob4416]

What muffler do you have on it?

[@MChappysGarage]

Stock Muffler, but it has the akrapovic headers

[@peartree2170]

Is this the same as the Z650RS for oil change?

[@MChappysGarage]

Different engine in the 650 so no

[@hazrddd]

Hey Michael, Is there anyway I can privately contact you? I was interested in modding my car and needed some advice/tips.

[@hazrddd]

Like do you have any other social medias?

[@rickshawphilippines]

Not running syn on 1st change is a myth

[@maddog7999]

that high idle is completely unnecessary. cant believe they did that

[@brandonunderwood5290]

The manual lists torque specs for both the drain bolt and the oil filter for a reason…

[@MChappysGarage]

cool I have been working on cars and bikes for a while and have never had issues with hand tight on oil filters and snugged just a quarter turn on drain bolts.

[@je4266]

Maxima oil on Amazon, run synthetic.

[@MChappysGarage]

You obviously didn't watch the video.

[@colt2206]

Pre fill that oil filter

[@MChappysGarage]

It goes on sideways genius

[@billbalyx8799]

30 seconds doesn't get the oil hot enough , go for a 10 minute ride