Beautiful workmanship. You set an example for others to follow. The only time that I've ever used a torque wrench for such a task was when I worked in aviation. No short cuts, there. At home, the "calibrated" elbow has always been my friend. And that is not the way to do the job, properly. You've woken me out of my slumber. Cheers.

1999 W650 : just 25 years old, 116000 kms, looking like new one, just a fuel petcock changed, original front disk ….in summer between oil changes, just a glass of oil to complete the level ….😊

Mike thank you very much for the video. I have a W800 Street and I see that you can change the oil with the bike tilted. Greetings from Spain

@mikelaputt

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad that it helped.

You are supposed to check the oil level sight glass straight up. I have found that sitting on the bike upright and using an inexpensive mechanics extendable mirror works very well for looking at the level.

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

I remedied this by recently installing a center stand. You are correct though. It is best to check it when the bike is upright.

@cycoklr

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt My 2018 Classic version came fitted with a center stand and life is much better with it. But the head mechanic at the Kawi shop warned me that the sight window gives a false low reading when the bike is on its center stand: Bike is tilted forward with the rearend elevated, sight window is located towards the rear of the engine case. More accurate if you check it with both wheels on the ground, bike upright on its axis. I also found that shifting feels smoother if oil level is closer to minimum. Just keep a close eye on it to avoid starvation. 🏍

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

@@cycoklr, you are correct. Adding oil while the bike is on the center stand will result in overfilling if lined to the middle of the sight glass. I normally gauge how much oil I’ve added by the measurement markers on the bottles along side the sight glass or dipstick. I stopped adding oil when I thought I’ve added the right amount and saw nothing on the sight glass. Took the bike off the center stand. Oil flowed into the sight glass slightly above the bottom line. It was a matter of adding a little more to get it to the middle.

I love this bike. I have the 2019 same one.

@maxboardley7875

2 жыл бұрын

So do I, great bike 👍

like your work 🔥🔥🔥 Gave you a thumbs up 👍 Ride safe! greetings Kuki

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm hoping to get the center stand in sometime soon. I want to document everything I do with my new bike.

Thanks for doing this vid. I have a 2020 standard W. What size crush washer for the oil plug? Thx!

@mikelaputt

10 ай бұрын

That is a question better answered by the dealer.

When I can, I prefill a filter to prevent a dry start.

@mikelaputt

4 ай бұрын

That's actually a great idea!

If you can, do the air filter cleaning video.

@mikelaputt

2 жыл бұрын

It is next on my list.

@Seech1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt Would be great. I have the same bike but have not figured out the air filters yet. Will look forward to your video.

What is the brand of your torque wrench? Thanks & Cheers!

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

Its a Craftsman electronic torque wrench. I’ve had it for quite a few years.

@sweetkimchie4175

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt Thanks!

Whats the torque on the oil filter?

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

13 ft lb

The Bike has no Centerstand?

@mikelaputt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The Cafe version does not come with a center stand.

@Ahlon1976

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt ahhh,okay .

I didn't know Supertech made motorcycle oil.

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not much for name brand. It’s the cheapest synthetic motorcycle oil at WalMart.

@chuckr5929

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt I am going to have to pick some up, the Walmarts near me online only have 10w30 and 20w50 in stock even those are at a great price.

How many litres of oil??

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

3.2 litres or until the recommended level on the sight glass is reached.

@zuhaidyrahman8211

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt i think its 2.9L. 3.2liter will make it overfill and sooner you ll see the oil stain near airbox air box area and L shape hose to air box.

@mikelaputt

2 жыл бұрын

@@zuhaidyrahman8211 you are right. 2.9L when doing an oil change. 3.2L is the total oil capacity.

@jeffbarlow1171

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt thank you for the video. Got my 2019 w800 cafe a year ago. Dealer did my 600 mile and I just hit 3300 miles. About the oil quantity. From the owner’s manual: 2.7L (2.9 US qt)[when filter is not removed] ; 2.9 L (3.1 US qt)[when filter is removed]. I just did a change of both oil and filter, bike on center stand and front wheel propped up with a board to get almost perfect level front to back, not so perfect side to side, and it seemed like it took a little bit more than 3.1 qt. I was interested in what brand your adjustable filter wrench was and if it works well for you. I want to set the torque on the filter.

@mikelaputt

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffbarlow1171 I got mine at AutoZone. It’s the smallest strap type filter wrench I could get. Had to go through a few.

😂😂 16 MM ( 17 MM )😂😂

You ! Could’t find any cheaper oil ? Wal-mart brand . Come on .

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with it. Cheap synthetic will always be better than expensive petroleum.

@josedieguez8754

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! But look you are using a Kawasaki oil filter. Why not use Fram or other ? Kawasaki oil filters are made in China . May I recommend you Hiflofilters They make the oil filters for Honda and they’re very good aftermarket ones made in United States

@josedieguez8754

3 жыл бұрын

Anyway enjoy your bike I have the same bike but the 2020 800 W standard . And loveee it

@mikelaputt

3 жыл бұрын

@@josedieguez8754 It was the only filter available in my area. They did not have the Fram Filter for the bike when I bought the oil.

@josedieguez8754

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikelaputt I am being ironic I wouldn’t put a Fram filter on a bicycle ! The oil you use in your motorcycle is a topic that could go for hours . Enjoy your motorcycle and be safe