pawtracks
Well-known member
So I got around to doing my first oil change on my (new to me) 05 FJR.
I used a new drain plug gasket/washer and yamaha filter from FJR Goodies and Yamalube 20W40, followed the directions from the factory service manual (pgs 3-33 - 3-36)
When I started the oil level when warm was "possibly" at the top of the sight glass. It could have been past the top, it was hard to tell. To me it appeared to be right at the top but it was kinda dark (colored) I did use a flashlight.
I see the service manual lists 3 specs (5.18, 4.23 & 4.02 qts)
Total, w/filter change, w/o filter change.
When I drained it I removed the side panel lower screw, covered the painted panel in aluminum foil, removed the drain plug, fill plug and filter and went inside for a sandwich. After 20 minutes I am sure it was all drained out, not even dripping anymore when I returned.
Upon refill I used 4.00 qts, ran the bike for about 1 minute to fill the oil filter and check for leaks, then added another 0.25 qts. I then ran the bike for 5-7 minutes while I cleaned up and shut her down. A minute later I checked the level, it is right in the middle of a-b marks (pg 3-34)
Do I have the right amount of oil added?
I realize I am right in the band, just wondering if another quart will fit?
If it won't, what does the 5.18 quart spec refer to (fill from the factory)
There can't be a whole quart of dirty oil left in the bike when drained, could there??
I used a new drain plug gasket/washer and yamaha filter from FJR Goodies and Yamalube 20W40, followed the directions from the factory service manual (pgs 3-33 - 3-36)
When I started the oil level when warm was "possibly" at the top of the sight glass. It could have been past the top, it was hard to tell. To me it appeared to be right at the top but it was kinda dark (colored) I did use a flashlight.
I see the service manual lists 3 specs (5.18, 4.23 & 4.02 qts)
Total, w/filter change, w/o filter change.
When I drained it I removed the side panel lower screw, covered the painted panel in aluminum foil, removed the drain plug, fill plug and filter and went inside for a sandwich. After 20 minutes I am sure it was all drained out, not even dripping anymore when I returned.
Upon refill I used 4.00 qts, ran the bike for about 1 minute to fill the oil filter and check for leaks, then added another 0.25 qts. I then ran the bike for 5-7 minutes while I cleaned up and shut her down. A minute later I checked the level, it is right in the middle of a-b marks (pg 3-34)
Do I have the right amount of oil added?
I realize I am right in the band, just wondering if another quart will fit?
If it won't, what does the 5.18 quart spec refer to (fill from the factory)
There can't be a whole quart of dirty oil left in the bike when drained, could there??
