Suzuki SV650 Oil Change (Corrected)

[@hrvojeblazevic1348]

I just bought SV650 and I checked instructional videos for how to change oil and filter. Mind you, this is not my first bike (I'm 70), but this is by far the best guide I have ever seen.

[@jucksta001]

If only every guide was this well made!

[@steventyler8578]

we would all be pros

[@YAHaqabNatsariym2701]

I would love to see you make one on changing the spark plugs! Or anything deeper than the oil change. Very thorough tutorial! Thanks for making an excellent video.

[@포졸-c2e]

Hi, I am a Ryder riding a sv650 in Korea. The video you uploaded gives me the ability to replace the engine oil by myself. Thank you. There are many sv650 lids in Korea and they appreciate your content very highly. I hope you will upload many maintenance contents in the future and I want to learn how to replace the ignition plug from you.

[@RideLikeJehu]

Thanks, I'm glad it helps people!

[@Gregory-ol7jp]

I’m about to buy a sv650 and came across this upload. Thank you for such a clear and well put together tutorial.

[@tomatodolotuyo7349]

thanks for uploading the video again. I would appreciate it if you would make a video showing how to change or clean the air filter of this bike, I really like this bike. Thanks for your time; Greetings from Colombia.

[@fancysoda]

I love my SV650 and as someone new to motorcycling, this video was very helpful, thank you.

[@89ortega]

Just bought my sv650. And this is the perfect video I need to start my maintenance. Love how it rides

[@dbreardon]

Excellent instructional video. Absolutely no reason a bike owner shouldn't learn and do their own oil changes. It's very quick and easy.

[@sunday9492]

Thanks dude. Watching your vid whilst doing my oils change for the first time. Thanks! Bring on the lockdown!!!

[@eydaimon]

Can you add the parts list to the description please? Super useful video

[@lifeisgood070]

I like 15w-50 oil in there. But it gets over 104F here in the summer so make sense. FSM shows it as valid too as long as you stay above -20F, which I find surprisingly low. I still use 40w in colder temps.

[@Jooeffoh]

5:44 Ahhh, the old myth of needing to replace the 'crush washer'... I've a 2000 registered sv650 that I have owned and maintained for 18 years and not once have I had to change the oil drain bolt, 'crush washer'. It's mated to the face of the engine casing. It's oil tight and will never leak so long as you don't deface the surface by tightening it up with bits of grit or something stuck to it. Take it off, clean it with a clean rag along with the face of the bolt hole, replace it and you will be good. Done the same with all my cars for close to 30 years and never a leak. Amazing eh?

[@RideLikeJehu]

Lol. Maybe you should write Suzuki a letter, present your evidence and convince them to take that instruction out of their service manual. How about the various other myths related to keeping critical things from vibrating loose, like Loctite called out on specific fasteners and torque values to hit with torque wrenches? I'm sure you could save a few bucks there too :P

[@L3v3LLIP]

For cars this is cool, but on two wheels I would not trust my 30 year experience simply because a leak could mean death. Nice that it worked for you, but if it increases the chance of seal failure just by a little it will cause accidents in some percentage of riders. Unless there is a trial proving your point ofc. But that is unlikely :D

[@enzofalone]

@@L3v3LLIP I have a 2006 SV650 and I've never changed the washer since I bought it months ago. The bike has never leaked and I've had no problems with it since I bought it

[@L3v3LLIP]

@@enzofalone thats cool, but could also be just surviorship bias. The guy who died can not post about his bad experience ;)

[@EnzoPivirotto]

Just followed this video to change the oil and filter on my 2017 SV650ABS. Good instruction and tips!

[@gingercyclops4397]

Prefilling is pointless, not only that but you prefilled the oil into the output "hole" of the oil filter... meaning if that new oil is dirty or something got into that new oil, its going to get sucked straight up to the bearings and will NOT be going through the filter portion first. If you dont prefill all the oil is going to pass through the filter correctly (or you prefill by pouring into the tiny hiles on the edges of the filter instead, still wouldn't recommend) and that small oil "delay" will not damage anything... the bearings and everything has plenty of residue oil in them. Overall this would be a perfect video for an absolute newbie, good tips. In depth coherent walk-through. 👍

[@bartoszri]

oil filter IMO is at end of process of engine lubrication, so oil sucker takes oil from oil sump to all parts of engine and after it goes back thru oil filter so is no delay with engine lubrication during the first engine start.

[@dougramos88]

Nice. I use this vídeo to chance oil from my SV650 here in Brazil. Looks good!

[@yopacific]

Stellar video, you should be hired by Suzuki.

[@sanktsalva8886]

Minute 9:11 : That´s also officialy the right way. Conical side of the washer down!👍

[@florian.gagnepain]

Hey, your work is really helpful ! Can you make a vidéo on how to install a USB port on the SV650 ?? Thanks a lot !

[@Clad06]

Excellent guide ! Many thanks man !

[@skoVBA2]

Thx for the video. Have a 2018 with 300 some miles on it and I know the first oil change is coming up. Rather do it myself then pay 200+ for someone else to do it; learn something too.

[@Ant-ls2pr]

Recently had the 1000km (621miles😁) service done by agent on 2018 model, they actually Did replace the oil filter! (I put a secret little dent/scratch mark on it). This is Cape Town, South Africa where things are getting a bit rough at times...

[@a.b1266]

I've owned a bunch of bikes, and what strikes me about this sort of make is how exposed the pipes and filter is along the bottom of this one. Makes me wonder over time about road debris being flung against those surfaces without any sort of guard system.

[@jedifrost]

That was the first thing my sales person pointed out and the tech that worked with me recommended an aftermarket belly pan, which I wanted anyways as many tracks require them for track day.

[@MikeWachosky]

very instructive and clear... excellent work and very good video thanks for uploading it greetings from Argentina

[@5staa]

Thanks. I got a SV650 today and your video is very helpful. Especially weight savings.

[@PharaohDeathMask]

Thank you for making and uploading this useful video.

[@IceTheCloser]

Excellent video!! Posted the link in my channel and used the video to do my first

[@pbox5293]

super excellent video . very useful and professional . Thanks alot for sharing

[@yosolanga]

Awesome video. Very informative. Greetings from S.Korea

[@groovydrift1]

Nice and thorough video. Could you tell me where can is get a service manual?

[@erwinamante7264]

Very informative and meticulous. Nice!

[@luisdamas7746]

Well done dude!!! Great vídeo!!! Very usefull! Thank you. Greetings from Portugal 👍👌

[@robertp3743]

wow great video man good work!

[@lifeisgood070]

Funny note... this is the only vehicle I've ever seen a torque rating for the oil filter. It says pretty specifically don't do just hand tight. Do hand tight + 2 rotations or 14.5 ft-lbs. Interesting right? edit: I haven't ever seen it leak while hand tight. I just thought it was super interesting in the FSM.

[@MisterSuki]

I thought most bikes had a torque spec. for the oil filter. I missed that in the video...the actual spec. 15.5 ft. lbs. for the drain bolt, 14.5 ft. lbs. for the filter? I'm anal and have torque wrenches so I do like to know specs. I use a K&N filter with a nice easy bolt head on the filter.

[@AlvaroSanchezChile]

Hi, great tutorial. What are the parts numbers of drain bolt gasket and original filter? Greetings from Chile!

[@BertrandBarraud]

What is the torque spec for the filter ? On my cars I usually do it by hand, I'm wondering here though how much is the torque. Edit: NVM it's written at the end ( 15 ft-lbs ) at 18:46

[@diedannuss2132]

Very good and detailed video. Thx alot.

[@krisl2838]

i really like the song at the end, could i have the name for it please?

[@dawkinshero20]

How do I even get a crush washer I've never heard of that. I was just about to change mine. It's got 10k miles but this will be the first time I've changed it.

[@cotycharles7824]

Did you ever figure out where to get the crushed washer I’m trying to find one for mine too ?

[@dawkinshero20]

@@cotycharles7824 I'm still unable to find them. There's a site called revzilla. Ice ordered from them before it was wrong size. Idt they were the same kind that came off though. I used the same one and just made sure it was tight and just make sure to check that it's not leaking.

[@mmaduras17]

great clear video, thanks man!

[@nightshiftrider819]

Super detailed! Nice vid!

[@dawkinshero20]

What size washer goes back on the 14mm I was about to do mine I didn't know I need a new washer too

[@rickshawphilippines]

Hey fello biker, rickshawphilippines here, planning to buy the sv650a here

[@pauloando4432]

Good video will be doing mine this weekend! Are you planning any more service/maintenance videos for this bike?

[@carlosmarroquin1156]

Very Clean job, thanks

[@opticaldelusion2766]

Where did you get the SV650 Service Manual from??

[@watdaFUFUF]

For some reason my pipe is in the way. The part where it splits to 1 is in the way. So every-time I change oil i have to take the exhaust out

[@Danstheman1357]

Really good video. Well done

[@bertsimpsan]

Where’d you get the service manual?

[@asifmhusainable]

thanks for the instructional video! do you happen to remember roughly how long it took to drain the oil down to a slow drip? I'm interested in cleaning and lubing the chain at the same time. thanks! What kickstand is installed?

[@RideLikeJehu]

Probably ten-ish minutes? I'm sure it'll be good and slow by the time you finish with the chain service. The kickstand is from Soupy's Performance, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. The kickstand did not fit as received, I had to do some filing and grinding to get it to work.

[@asifmhusainable]

Ride Like Jehu Thanks for the reply, I just changed the oil on my SV and ten minutes is right on. Thanks for the kickstand info too.

[@CcHhRrIiZzLl]

Hey, thanks for the video. I will help me to change the Oil on my new Suzuki. One Questione. When i saw it correctly you do hace crash pads installed. Where do you got them from and from which brand or they? Thanks again for the content!

[@anshulrouthu]

Hi Ride Like Jehu , Very nice video, I am new to motorcycle and planning on doing a 600 mile oil change myself, can you please list some detail on the suzuki branded oil you have shown on the video? is that a full or semi or non synthetic ?

[@RideLikeJehu]

That was 10W-40 Suzuki "4-Cycle Motorcycle Engine Oil." I believe it was non-synthetic. I only used it for that first oil change, hoping it would help in the event of a warranty claim to have receipts for Suzuki brand oil. Oil changes since then have been with Castrol or Mobil 1 full synthetic. Welcome to motorcycling and thanks for watching!

[@rk4921]

Hey, do you have a link to that oil filter wrench? Having a hard time nailing down a good one.

[@suzukisv6507]

usually how much oil do you need ? About 2.8 to 3.1 litres with the oil filter?

[@wstravieso13]

so the crush washer is not 09181-25160 as listed on the site?

[@bennetteharding1123]

Can you share a link for where you got the manual

[@changobiker6103]

The oil filter is ready tu used or need a oring?

[@pkplexing]

Why does the crush washer need to be replaced?

[@jshumphress13]

Don’t over tighten the oil drain plug. Ask me how I know lol. Only make the mistake once. Luckily a new oil drain plug and crush washer did the trick (it was barely leaking oil after my oopsie). I was afraid I stripped it out, but I think I’m good to go. Wasted 2400ml of brand new synthetic oil, and I had to buy the new parts. Lesson learned.

[@gyulalipovics8691]

Very nice video, congrat.

[@rundix3351]

I think maybe your crush washer install is the wrong way. Flat side of washer goes against the head of the bolt.

[@thesaucyslurp]

What size is the crushwasher?

[@khammung9711]

Hey can I leave it draining overnight?

[@canerguener8664]

Great vid. Thanks. More!

[@madsbergholdtandersen1803]

This is brilliant!

[@ContentForFriends]

Dear friend, i watched you video many times... I just want to ask you if that frame sliders fits ok on the bike? Is the bolt a bit loose or thin on the frame? Are you happy with them? How long they are? I will really appreciate your help. Bes regards

[@RideLikeJehu]

Hi, yes the frame sliders fit with no issues. The SV650 had just come out when I got those, so it was the only thing really available at the time. There are probably other options available now, but we've been happy with these ones.

[@Msalazar6sicVI]

Thank you for this!!

[@adamchc3701]

great , well explained !!

[@suzukisv6507]

shouldnt we use suzuki oil?

[@Stevespeed57]

Nice 👍 thank you

[@royster99]

Anyone know why he recommends using Suzuki oil for first 600 mile oil change? I’m coming up on 600 miles quick lol

[@MRTPR]

Hey Mate I wish I had the $ to get a SV650, but I only am allowed one bike. I have a Hornet 900. Greetings from Adelaide South Australia. Nice Channel.

[@RideLikeJehu]

Nice - the Hornet 900 is a sweet bike. Some day I would like to visit Australia and do some riding there. Thanks for watching!

[@godzillasuzuki2374]

Nice video. Thanks

[@TheKillae1]

this owns!!! yess!!! also wht exhaust u have? my 2018 needs a new roar lol

[@RideLikeJehu]

It's a Scorpion slip-on exhaust, check out my video about it

[@TheKillae1]

Will do! Btw how do you like your case sliders? Thinkin bout purchasing a set along with the belly pan...was it worth it?

[@That2Wheel]

Hello bro, favor. What is c45 error code? I can see you have a service manual. Can you check? Thanks

[@Ant-ls2pr]

Good speed editing thanks

[@scottfree9994]

I gotta wait til August to pay off the truck before I buy my SV...........and it's killing me! (beats head on desk)

[@MrGreenTortex]

Very nice "how to" !

[@rickshawphilippines]

BTW, fantastic vlog

[@vwluvin9164]

Thanks man !

[@flozo98]

Where can I purchase the service manual? Thanks!

[@RideLikeJehu]

If you want a hard-copy like mine the Suzuki part number is 99500-36240-03E. I ordered it from partzilla.

[@flozo98]

Thank you

[@flozo98]

Is the manual only imperial or also metric?

[@lifeisgood070]

@@flozo98 Mine is both: lb-ft and Nm. All of the bolts are obviously metric though.

[@SeanPGribbons]

Mine took 3.15 liters

[@MrProtheus]

top video...thx

[@n40798]

Those pipes could have so easily been designed not to get in the way of the drain plug and oil filter

[@Danstheman1357]

At least you don't have to remove fairings, or like my 4runner 2 skid plates every time haha

[@Ant-ls2pr]

It is not a big problem and directly accessible.😎

[@BloodBath707]

lay some aluminium foil down over the pipe to prevent it from getting oily

[@juanposada9319]

Unrelated question (or related if it's an oil issue). Do you feel like the SV's tranny is a bit clunky? This is my second bike, coming from another Suzuki (GW 250), which was also clunky. It's either a Suzuki thing or I am terrible at shifting. Cheers!

[@RideLikeJehu]

We've noticed filling the oil up toward the max line seems to make it tend not to want to go back into first gear from neutral. Other than that the transmission feels pretty good.

[@Kendkend]

When I first bought my 2017 with 3000mi it also did not go into neutral or first gear from neutral easily. It would also creep on you when it did go into 1st without even releasing the clutch, that told me the clutch adjuatment is out of spec. Per the book, adjusted clucth lever to 10-15mm play and 3-5mm space between locknut and bolt. Now it easily goes into neutral and first and does not creep on you. On a side note I noticed a new problem, at idle, when I shift through the gears, the gear indicator disappears and appears again, so I cant tell by display what gear im in. It does come back after playing with gears a while. Still trying to resolve this, doing my first oil change today so lets see what that does.

[@paultanton4307]

As a previous SV650 owner,i read a lot of Forum posts,some stated a clunky Gearbox etc,the basic cure was just to use a different Oil.

[@1337Skeet]

Awesome video great guide

[@RideLikeJehu]

Thanks!

[@bennetteharding1123]

If you just want the necessary tools and steps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4mxYX6AipV3abs

[@chriscuc1602]

I rather let my dealer charge me 200 dollar to do this.

[@RideLikeJehu]

:)

[@josevi5835]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much!

[@ThatThrottle]

Great video. Thank you!

[@ThatThrottle]

Btw, what wheel chock are you using? Do you have a link? Thanks.

[@EvgeeFdog]

good job! thanks!