S.D.Willie
Super Member
i changed it today at about 560 miles or so. I was curious if anyone knows if Yamaha hires gorillas to put the bikes together. And i only ask that because out of the 3 new bikes i have owned i have NEVER had to actually get a pair of large water pump pliers to get the filter off until today! I even have a plastic filter wrench ive been using for my filters (purolators) and it even scratched that up and wouldnt work! see pic:
Anyhow, after that hump busting experience i have to say im very happy with the oil changing process. The filter is easy to get to as well as the engine bolt. Draining on the side stand created no mess at all as long as you tilt the pan when it starts to flow at first. I LOVE the dipstick. Ive had a site glass on my last 2 bikes and using a telescopic mirror while sitting on the bike was a pain in the a$$. Plus using the centerstand afterwards to put the oil in was cake. I usually use Rotella dino and switch to synthetic around 2500 but this time i got a gallon of the mobil delvac and i didnt realize how the jug has a pop out spout. awesome. No funnel mess at all. One of the bikes i really look FORWARD to oil changes for.
Anyhow, after that hump busting experience i have to say im very happy with the oil changing process. The filter is easy to get to as well as the engine bolt. Draining on the side stand created no mess at all as long as you tilt the pan when it starts to flow at first. I LOVE the dipstick. Ive had a site glass on my last 2 bikes and using a telescopic mirror while sitting on the bike was a pain in the a$$. Plus using the centerstand afterwards to put the oil in was cake. I usually use Rotella dino and switch to synthetic around 2500 but this time i got a gallon of the mobil delvac and i didnt realize how the jug has a pop out spout. awesome. No funnel mess at all. One of the bikes i really look FORWARD to oil changes for.