Overfilled Oil, Stuck Filters, And Oil-Change Hacks | The Shop Manual

[@RevZilla]

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[@haris525]

Thanks Ari!

[@RCshowmen]

Ari, you have to be careful generalizing by telling everyone lefty loosey. I can think of dozens of examples from watches and circular saws to motorcycles car and trains where righty loosey is true. Someone is libel to round or shear a nut or strip a thread on a reverse threaded fastener

[@planetearth5454]

Flushing engine before an oil change?

[@eric4946]

My 900ss Ducati had the oil filter recessed into the engine case and a torque spec of like 20 ft lb for some reason . Needless to say KN pot metal hex was rarely up to being removed making the psycho method of just stabbing it pretty much the standard procedure .

[@stevenbrace8579]

There is no worse feeling than changing your oil and not spilling a drop. Then accidentally knocking over the container you used for your used motor oil just before you were about to cap it.

[@tpddetailscr]

I did it once, then I misplaced the container on a bench and a burst of wind threw the used oil all over the shop. So frustrating, but a funny story afterwards.

[@Megolhen]

i had my drain bolt drop in through the hole of my drain pan once...good job I am an expert with chopsticks and was able to get it out again. Took me ages though.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

@@Megolhen I use a 10 oz empty salad container to catch my 1.5 qts and just replace the plug with a new one every annual change since the washer is usually fused to the plug anyway. Then transfer to a 5 lb empty protein powder container for disposal.

[@brentbartley6838]

I always have big cardboard pieces lying around. Also good for cleaning and lubing the chain without getting gunk on your garage floor.

[@thomasmatarazzo198]

I always drop the oil filter in the catch pan and splash it all over the place

[@Quatra05]

I didn’t really need to watch this, but gosh-dang it, these vids are so good and well put tohether👍

[@dredoesstuffdds5029]

Plus he’s so handsome

[@AriH211]

Ah, shucks ☺️

[@jdmartinez2006]

I was sad when he said he wasn't doing any more videos for motorcyclist, but I'm glad he does them for RevZilla now

[@Roy_Godiksen]

I'd like to add: After you changed the filter and filled up the oil. Remember to let the engine work for a few minutes and recheck the oil levels. Some times, the filters soak up enough oil to change the levels.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

that is why i measure the oil in a container with graduation marks, so i know i have the correct amount of oil

[@MrPruske]

I presoak my filter as well

[@vtwinner]

as per my manual, i only change my filter every 3rd oil change... I've never used the same amount of oil on a change, so premeasuring like above I would never do...I use my eye to know its at the right level Put some oil in the filter, put some oil on the gasket on the filter as well, that will help it come off easier next time... I've only ever used my hands for filters in 35 years... As long as you do it in the proper intervals and lube the gasket, it wont need a wrench.

[@rya3190]

I believe he mentioned it in the last episode, but I suppose it never hurts to remind

[@TheGamersRace]

@@BigBadLoneWolf Even if you do measure it beforehand you still need to check it in the window.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

My trick for overfilled oil. Take the pump and straw from a (preferably used up) tall kitchen liquid soap dispenser, thoroughly wash out any left over soap, then just use it to siphon out the excess oil. The wider straw and pump easily draws out oil.

[@goldroger9990]

Screw this. tell me how to get ripped.

[@nishant1857]

I've heard rubbing 10W50 grade oil on your body everyday as a moisturizer makes you vascular af

[@d3vlau]

Use the hand pump of a spray bottle on every oil change you're going to do. You'll likely get ripped fast

[@albertptran]

😂

[@nishant1857]

@gemini232003 Mineral oil of course

[@zdc590]

@@KLRJUNE Honestly? Just the first one is the biggest hurdle for people. Eat less than the average person and just lift SOMETHING

[@jasonshortphd]

Before the “drive a screwdriver” method, I usually tape some sandpaper on the filter, and then try the strap. It usually works, helps get that extra little grip if someone overtightened the filter.

[@khawajadotd]

"isopropyl alcohol is readily available" LOL not this year

[@kyleman1313]

2020 has entered the chat

[@WDGFE]

Also, not necessarily safe on all paints, and will definitely strip any wax. Best to test on an out-of-sight spot.

[@GatsuRage]

@@WDGFE I used it on my bike after removing the factory / brand stickers and I can confirm it works and it did not damaged the painting (but try it out in some hidden under corner of your plastics to see if it affects the color or not, a small dot missing painting under a plastic's place nobody will ever see wont matter much if it does happens to erase it)

[@TerenceKaplan]

Methyl Hydrate is a fair substitute. Can be found in the paint section of most hardware stores.

[@cruisingthethaiway6881]

Isopropyl is not available in some countries like here in Thailand. I have been using brake cleaner for 40 years. No problems

[@LionStrategic]

After you sweep away the kitty litter, use a propane torch to burn away any residual oil before it stains your concrete.

[@Webic33]

If you pour the oil with the spout up instead of down like you do in the video, you have to tilt the oil bottle more to get oil out and you're less likely to spill. It also makes it easier to watch the can volume as you pour.

[@marksibincic]

Holy crap. 17 years of riding and I just had to reference this video...... for the screwdriver trick. It worked! Thank you.

[@AriH211]

Ha, it's a drastic measure for sure, but it'll get the job done!

[@lorddanielson2453]

Using RevZilla boxes under my motorcycle since 2015!

[@My2RiceBowls]

Everytime I see one of these videos with ari “yessss”

[@petecurran3995]

Oil changing - the sport of Kings!

[@Zepplin76]

I knew the screwdriver trick when my original filter wouldn't budge with the filter wrench with a paper towel between. I chopped most of the filter in half in one good heave. I've now learned of flathead screwdriver at an angle to softly slow "tap" the filter loose. And when I say softly I mean I was too gentle and it took 5 minutes of love tapping and promising the bike things to let go of the filter.

[@MikeKemp]

This is a great series, Ari! Picked up a few tips - who knew aluminum foil could be that useful?

[@apriliafan2244]

Agreed - marking out the oil lines for filling! Simple tip!

[@AriH211]

Glad you enjoyed it. The aluminum foil tip is great.

[@unclejj509]

Sometimes I make a full face helmet out of aluminum foil...... so the government can't read my thoughts! HAHA

[@rustymcculley2520]

Pro cleaning tip: to get the rest of the oil out of the concrete that the kitty litter doesn’t clean up use a weed torch with a sweeping motion like using a fire extinguisher over the area and the oil will burn off. Use wisely and don’t stay in one spot too long and no more oil stain.

[@lfelixmartinez]

The spray bottle hack worked fricken amazingly.About 3 minutes of squirting oil back into a bottle and I got the line exactly where it needed to be.

[@mannyrosario83]

I can confirm the screw driver stab method. Works like a charm. Salute

[@imadecoy.]

It might not work if the filter is really stuck. It'll ust tear through the filter and make a huge mess leaving you not much left to work with. Do not recommend.

[@volatilegraphix]

The rubbing alcohol tip is priceless!

[@RoeShamBoe]

Don't forget disposal. In the U.S., you can take your spent oil to any local auto parts store and they will have a collection device in the back for it.

[@imadecoy.]

Please *do not* drive a screwdriver through your oil filter. I've been there, almost damaged my bike driving the screwdriver too far. It also almost didn't work. The screwdriver was just ripping through the filter instead of turning it, and it made a huge mess. The gasket on the filter wasn't lubed from the factory. Those other filter wrenches are also basically useless when that happens, but theres a kind you can buy that goes on a ratchet and has "fingers" that clamp down on the outside of the filter and create indentations as you're trying to loosen it. This gives it amazing grip as it squishes down into the filter. It's a bit tricky to get started, but works way better than a screwdriver and it's cheap. Get one of these, you can find them at Wal-Mart.

[@tomasguerrero9622]

Lefty loosy righty tighy can be replaced with the right hand thumb rule: point with your right hand's thumb towards the direction you want the oil filter or drain plug or whatever nut you want to screw in or out, and your fingers will point towards the direction of the turn you need to apply.

[@AMARUCHI]

I’ve been away from motorcycles for half a decade now.. these videos, as simple as they are, gave me a jolt of motivation to pull out the old girls from the garage and get them running again! Missed your MC garages videos Ari Hanning.. so glad I came across this channel! Great work 👍... now to go get that troublesome old Honda VT250 F started

[@nitrofish8908]

Harbor freight sells a nice set of oil filter pliers with big teeth on them, always works

[@PkwyDrive13]

That's called channel locks

[@nitrofish8908]

TylerDD you could, but these are just for oil filters

[@Whiskeyagogo519]

Got em

[@hughiemg2]

Another tip if your oil filter wrench is slipping with you twist it is to wrap some masking tape around the filter before putting the wrench on. It helps it grip better

[@masterjim69]

Some oil bottles have a built-in funnel like Motul. And I use an oil filter with a hex bolt on the end like HiFlo. Oil filters should only be hand tight. The hex bolt has a predrilled hole for safety wire.

[@davegoldspink5354]

Been changing my own oil for well over 40 years will no concerns thought this one was still worth the watch. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@twowheeledgator1364]

Nice video. Good advice. Glad you are teaching riders how to care for their motorcycles. I always have an old blue tarp I put under any liquid related maintenance task. In 30 years of riding and wrenching I still can’t hit the dang pan.

[@yusufdawood1426]

Old chefs trick for spilt oil is salt. Works like a boss

[@TheAegisClaw]

There's also the chain wrench type filter removal tool. If they don't grip they crush the filter in until the do grip, and the type that you fit a ratchet onto the end of are very useful as you can fit them almost anywhere with ratchet joints and extensions and stuff.

[@billlavine3429]

You can also take one of your ratchet straps and wrap it around the base of the oil filter. Just overlap it a couple times (in the correct direction) and then when you pull it compresses itself around the filter. It's saved me multiple times when the socket and strap types have failed

[@LockieNZ]

To avoid stuck filters in the future, get a K&N filter. They have a 17mm nut on top. Makes like so much easier

[@RevZilla]

Very true, although also important to mention for new-K&N buyers that the nut is for removal only and not install. Ride safe, -Pat

[@fearless4590]

The pipe wrench saved me. Thanks for the suggestion. The first oil filter change is always a struggle. Filters end up destroyed

[@rogerhart1835]

I had a strap type oil wrench that kept slipping on the super tight filter. So I drilled a hole through the strap, put it on the filter, then screwed a self-tapping screw through the hole into the filter. Success!

[@slamboy66]

My ZRX1200R has an internal oil filter, doesn't get stuck but don't lose the spring.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I tried it once and without having the proper equipment plus a lift, it wasn't pleasant. I opted to just take it to the dealership to have the oil changed. Kudos to all those who can, you have my respect but I will just pay someone to do it for me. Good video, learned a lot.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

Curious what bike because most are relatively simple with some exceptions for poorly designed full fairing bikes (those suck). For me it is actually a time thing because on two my three bikes it takes 15 minutes for the change but about 5 minutes set up and 10 minutes clean up after. The shop the one time I did it was 90 minutes AFTER the 20 minute wait to check in. Oh, an no lift here...two tools, a drain pan and a funnel for one bike...one tool for the other...we won't mention the third bike.

[@imadecoy.]

A cheap socket set, a funnel, a drain pan, and maybe a filter wrench (though I usually loosen them with my hands) is all you need. Simple job.

[@SOCMMOB]

I’ve had to pound screwdrivers through a few filters. Typically on a Freightliner. It’s pretty satisfying.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great advice! Not much to add.... but, when I pull the drain plug, I always stand the bike up off the side stand and get out all the used oil possible that I can. Also, Visegrip makes a chain wrench that works great as a last resort before the screw driver method! lol... I’ve used a screw driver when nothing else was available. Always enjoy your videos. Ride safe my friends!

[@vtwinner]

Old leather belt that wore out the holes is what I use if a filter gets stuck... But I really haven't had to use it on my vehicles in 35 years, only others that don't put a bit of oil on the oil filter gasket when installing....Prepare it right on install , it will come off so much easier later ;)

[@mki203]

Great tips! I'm always looking forward to hearing Ari's advice. Clear and concise stuff.

[@workwork4229]

Ari is with revzilla now?! Awesome!

[@clayman1980]

Zach is too.

[@robertboyer3201]

Ash from a wood fire or fire place is fantastic for absorbing garage spills and will help clean up greasy surfaces when some water is added.

[@ricardofeliciano688]

I've yet to watch a video about oil changes that covered cleanup. Thank you!

[@SomeDudeOnline]

For oil spills, sawdust also works great and if you have a woodworking hobby, you'll always have it on hand.

[@russellborn515]

Yamaha air-cooled four bangers used a filter inside an aluminum housing, held on by a big hollow bolt with a very small head, 12mm I think. Both bikes I had the PO had rounded off the bolt. So much fun getting that off, had to destroy the housing, then find a replacement.

[@tonyhigh6058]

A little late but if you happen to have a wood stove of any kind, the ash accumulated from that make a good absorbent too

[@damianrc5322]

You can also use a belt to get stuck filters off. ;)

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

You can also use them to open stuck pickle jars.

[@jothain]

Yeah, plus if you take long bolt, cut it's thread end and use some strap you can get filter out of virtually any machine without breaking filter. Handy tactic if normal filter tools won't fit.

[@Jay_Michael]

I added about 3 ozs too much and used the syringe trick. Worked perfectly!

[@jsorbet]

Ari’s the man. Another super helpful video.

[@motoaventura4997]

Valuable video for people like me who loves his bike but has no professional skills. Thanks!

[@ajoymahato46]

Ari is a genius , it's a good thing these videos are free , sharing his wealth of knowledge with us👍🙏🎉🔥❤️😀🍾🌻🏍️🎃

[@davidwilde9474]

One cool trick i found for getting a stuck filter off was using the awful rubber strap wrenches with a lining of sandpaper on the inside of the strap. It got a filter off that the socket had rounded off.

[@dbdan61]

Never thought of using alcohol, good tip.

[@mexmiler]

Owner’s manual on my indian: “add between 3 and 4 quarts.” It’s very easy to add too much, given this extremely imprecise instruction.

[@Boobtube.]

add 3, check the stick, add 1/2 qt., check again.

[@beningarfield6545]

I can't tell you how happy I am to see Ari again!!

[@loumencken9644]

I used to put old newspapers on the ground under my bike to soak up any spilled oil. But when newspapers went the way of the dodo, I switched to dog training pads. They are absorbent since they are designed to hold liquids (pee), leak resistant, and don't cost a ton (22 cents apiece in an Amazon Basics box of 100, which will last for years).

[@arthurpendragon9079]

I have a claw-type oil filter wrench that is driven by a 3/8" ratchet. It expands to fit 90% of the motorcycle and car filters out there, and is pretty low-profile, so ti fits into tight spaces. It's like having a full set of cap-style wrenches.

[@IslandTosh]

Same here. It also works better for me than the strap style ones.

[@imadecoy.]

That's the best one. Works way better than the cap ones too because it'll bite into the filter. Works better than a screwdriver too, I can promise that.

[@brentbartley6838]

A proper size filter wrench is a must. Avoid straps, most won't let you torque new filters to spec with them and alot of strap wrenches won't give you enough of a throw to turn the filter in the first place because exhaust headers or frame or something will be in the way. I was working on a security company Honda ST1300 that had a stuck filter. It was a round filter so no socket attachment would work and it was so seized on the engine that when I punched a screw driver through and tried to turn it, it just ended up tearing the top half of the filter off. So use a filter that accepts a aocket attachment and torque the filter to manufacturer spec (usually 11-14Nm on most manufacturers I've seen but check your manual), not hulk tight

[@bwxmoto]

Oil filter pliers are great.. Didn't mention them!

[@bwxmoto]

Yeah lubing the o-ring with some fresh oil and not over-tightening is key! But I have a couple sizes of those oil filter pliers and they are nice even on non-stuck filters. Use them on my car too.

[@bwxmoto]

Yeah I have the oil wrench socket thing. I always just go "hand tight" on the filter to tighten. Maybe stick that wrench on and go a tad more than hand tight. But last time it came right off easy.. with oil filter pliers, LOL.. but could have used wrench. Good thing to have one of each I think!

[@bwxmoto]

Can never have enough tools!

[@331moto]

The foil around the headers is mind blowing

[@Neobaneo]

Pro tip from a dealership lube tech, get yourself a 3 jaw universal adjustable oil filter clamp. It fits on a ratchet and will fit everything from tiny oil filters do big diesel filters. It has arms on springs that will clamp down super tight on the oil filter.

[@jbean530]

Good to know. I wondered if those worked.

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

If you have your oil changed at a dealer, bring the proper sized wrench with you to check that they indeed tightened the drain plug(s). You only need a drain plug to work itself loose on your ride home once for you to always do this. (Hand to God it happened to me, thankfully at a slow speed while pulling away at a light)

[@MDHenry4]

Simple but I always learn something new. Thanks and good to see you at Revzilla and thanks for shooting in 4k.

[@nealsteik9408]

I've used the screwdriver "solution" a couple of times, I must admit.

[@jonr3891]

Thanks Ari/Revzilla. More how-to videos please. Thx🤘🖤🌮

[@Bandit-nr5mq]

Must remind me to watch this one every time before an oil change. Been there, done that, so many times (enduro bikes are sooo demanding), but I always make a mess😀. Great video!

[@ItSsUmoYo]

Dog training pads from 99 cents or dollar tree, helps contain spills or your dogs mess, comes in Large and XL.. and great tip with the aluminum foil. Thought i was the only crazy person that did that...

[@nephilymbass1]

Yep Ive had to take a screwdriver and a hammer to a filter. I have two different style oil filter wrenches and neither were grabbing it. Never had to do it twice on the same vehicle though. Because if I struggle it’s time for one of those k&n filters I can get on and off with standard wrench. Clean up tip. If you don’t have rubbing alcohol for getting oil off of your skin or maybe or maybe you have some but have a cut on your hand or arm . Dawn dish soap works great. It’s actually what they use to get oil off of wildlife after an oil spill.

[@jamesbanksco]

Spray bottle trick worked a treat. Thanks Ari!

[@mrnoedahl]

Yes I overfilled mine. Been driving like that for a while but I guess I better get it down to where it should be. Info is good to know. Thanks

[@famguy2]

Doing a tune up and couple of projects for my friend and had to do the screwdriver hack 3 times on one filter because it was so tight. I sent him videos of me having to do that and then showed him how to properly tighten an oil filter.

[@rslover65]

The first filter I took off my NC700X was so tight that I resorted to the screwdriver through the filter trick, only to tear off the top of the filter. So if that happens, there's one more trick. Get a cold chisel, and tap it into the base of the filter, till it gets a good notch going. Then you can use a big hammer and a large flat head screwdriver to hammer that filter around. Be careful not to gouge the block.

[@gunnermitchell7339]

For anyone with a hard to reach oil filter I STRONGLY RECOMMEND the K&N Oil filters because they have a bolt on the end making getting them off sooo easy. My 1999 BMW 1100r oil filter slips up into a hole so a strap wrench doesn't fit and seems to be a weird size so the normal oil filter socket tool doesn't grab enough. First time I had to stab it with a screwdriver to remove it because it was your basic oil filter.

[@imadecoy.]

Generally I think K&N makes garbage products so I wouldn't trust them anyway, but I've heard of a few cases where that "bolt" on the end of their filters just breaks off.

[@jothain]

One hint for anyone with some bare tools that happen to cross stuck oil filter. Get a decent length bolt that you have socket or box end wrench that fits. Then cut the thread end with angle grinder or hacksaw. Now get piece of strap that goes around the filter and put its ends through that slit just made. Open filter. There can be cases where some idiot has put filter way too tight into something you can't fit any tool. In worst case if you hammer screw driver through filter you can make it just torn apart in place. I've encountered this couple of times and since moved into this bolt and strap strategy and it hasn't ever failed.

[@imadecoy.]

I'm not sure I understand your instructions there, but claw type wrenches work great.

[@steveman1982]

Oh man, overfilling... While on vacation, traded houses with a couple in Barcelona for a couple of weeks, nice appartment with a parking place in the basement in a shared sub-terrain garage. So I noticed the oil level of my bike had gotten a bit low, bought some oil, went to fill it. Darn! Too much... Since I didn't have all the equipment I have at home, I decided to drain a bit from the drain plug. Loosened it a bit, very small drip. Loosen some more, lost hold of the plug... Exxon. Valdez. In a half-panic I decided to throw my long sleeve shirt on the (by then) pretty substantial oil stain. Later with a lot of paper towels the parking spot got pretty clean again, since the floor was very dusty to begin with it may actually have been cleaner after my unintended oil bath. But man, that sure ruined the shirt! Oh, only now got to 3:59

[@XSR_RUGGER]

I used to use the screw driver method all the time on my car lol. I didn't have any other tools to get it off. Brutal but effective

[@CJordanNicholson]

Re: stabbing the filter with a screw driver. I've done it, it worked. But it was shitty and messy. I recommend getting a filter with a nut on the end, like K&N or something like that. Works like a charm.

[@JETZcorp]

My favorite oil-change hack is the one where you only ride 2-strokes. In street bikes which pretty much all had automatic injection, this just means topping up the oil tank every once in a while. Then change the transmission oil like once a year or something; clutch and gear debris is kept out of the engine so you can let it go longer. And no oil filters, ever. My SECOND favorite hack is the Aquafina trick. Bikes will vary, but at least on all the vintage Yamahas and Kawasakis I've had, the dipstick/filler threads are the same as an Aquafina water bottle. So cut the top off to make a funnel, then you can thread AND TORQUE your new funnel in place. It flows faster than a "real" funnel, is sealed from spills, and can't get knocked out of place or bottom-out on your clutch or whatever is down there. This was very valuable during that dark time when I owned my 4-stroke Yamaha and thus had to dick around with oil constantly.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

2:41 when i was a kid and used to do oil changes on my parents and relatives cars a couple times i used a screwdriver and stabbed the spin on oil filter straight through and used the screwdriver to turn it if it was way tight. It was on an early 90s VW and very little room to reach it. Anyways i comment as i watch most videos :)

[@davmar9923]

Don't use rubbing alcohol as a solvent for cleaning oils. It is only 70% alcohol, the other 30% is water. Go to a home improvement store and purchase pure IPA (isopropyl alcohol). Note: Not all home improvement chains stock solvents (other than paint thinner). I can purchase IPA at my local Home Depot but not at Lowe's.

[@kennethmatte9008]

If you don’t have a strap wrench, you can use a belt or nylon ratchet strap with vise-grip pliers. Works great in small places.

[@HululusLabs]

I actually had to use one of those hose clamps that has a screw to get a grip on my oil filter. Didn't have tools and it was a tight spot!

[@15Kilo]

It a K&N filter that have nuts welded to the top. Easy peasy.

[@waylandyung5252]

What works way better then laying cardboard down is puppy training pads. Even though it’s pricey you can reuse the pad until it’s filled with oil. Since the puppy pads are like diapers it just absorbs the oil up. Plus you don’t need to worry about kitty litter either cuz if you have an oil spill flip the pad over and bam soaks it up.

[@AriH211]

Yup, I've got some of those in the garage as well. They work great.

[@Dredster747]

I love how you mention cat liter when Oil Dry works as good and is cheaper

[@thomasbednar7475]

At 4:39 when you're talking about obvious ways to avoid spills (the "use a funnel" segment) - it also helps if you pour the oil correctly, with the opening at the top, so that air can get in, and it pours smoothly. Don't feel bad, every single KZbin oil change "expert" holds the bottle upside down when they pour oil as well.

[@krazokid19]

I tried the screwdriver method once. The filter was on so tight from the dealer the screwdriver shredded halfway through the filter. I eventually coaxed it off with channel locks and I keep a pair in my garage to this day to coax stubborn filters off!

[@questioner1596]

Sawdust is another great spill absorbant, in case you're changing oil near or in a wood shop there is likely plenty around.

[@gronkgrunk]

So glad i found Ari again 😃 Been a fan since the MC garage days.

[@shawoo]

Stuck oil filter, one hack i used and saved me is to use sand paper along with the strap wrench.

[@alejandrotobienne8220]

Over filled at least to top of slight glass is absolutely fine. When the engine is running. Oil isn’t even visible due to pump sucking it up. Now if when on there’s still oil above site glass. Then yes that’s too much oil and will froth from crank. I always fill to top line but oil in filter and head always raise it to top of site glass. Which is fine as once one oil is pumped by more than half by oil pump.

[@ameyaw9507]

Is it really fine bro ? I accidently rode for almost 15-20 kms with 100 ml more than prescribed (1200 ml) Now i saw its above the F line from sight glass😢

[@hvymtal8566]

I've found that if the oil filter is secured using a bolt (ninja 250 comes to mind here), a breaker bar is your best friend. Stick your head under the bike, remind yourself which way to loosen it, put it up on the centerstand (And have an assistant hold the bike still if needed), and apply constant pressure until it gives. Do the first turn or two with the breaker bar, and then it'll be loose enough to just spin off by hand. Let any remaining oil drain, pull the old filter and seals off, clean, dry, and reinstall. Most tedious part is waiting for the water to fully dry off. The hardest part for me was actually tracking down the requisite 17mm socket head and 1/2" to 1/4" socket adapter at my local hardware store

[@chrish4130]

I cracked up at the screwdriver filter removal............who among us as a teenager...hahaha

[@robedmunds7163]

For my Sportster have to get a soft drinks bottle and cut a section out of it so it fits under the oil filter to catch the oil released when I unscrew it to avoid oil getting in places difficult to clean.

[@guardiandaytona8454]

About to change the oil on my daytona, great tips man

[@gwot]

My first ever oil change it was on so tight, I stabbed the oil filter, and when turning it just kept sheering the metal casing enlarging the hole without unscrewing, it was frustrating. From then on, I only ever trust myself with my vehicles.

[@alexalcaraz9271]

Very important tip if you need a good size of cardboard for an area, just buy a 55" TV since those boxes are big enough for one side to fit under the bike, and the rest can be used to make custom sizes for anything you need to work on

[@matthyde140]

There’s a powdery product called Magic Monkey. Works great in place of speedy-dri or cat litter and comes in a screw top jar for easy storage. Great product for a home shop.

[@jonpram1737]

My dealer slightly overfilled the oil at the complementary service when I bought the bike, I didn't notice right away as it was half way between the max level and the top of the sight glass, but I did notice on the first couple of rides my cam chain tensioner was playing up at aroun 4krpm. I meant to take it back to get checked at it had a 90 day warranty, but the dealer was far and then I noticed the oil was high. I tried chaning the oil and filter and boom, no more cam chain issues!

[@mikesmotorcycles1521]

Thanks, Ari. Good, practical video for the less mechanical among us like me. Would love to see a DIY video re checking/cleaning/changing air filters and checking/changing coolant. Thanks and great to see you and Zack at RevZilla now.