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: oil change thread?


Ultra12
03-22-2007, 12:01 PM
There was a step by step oil change writte up for 02-03 r1. I searched but cant find the thread. Can someone post a link

gabeowen
03-22-2007, 12:16 PM
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145500
Best one out there! It also works for the 04-06 models.

Ultra12
03-22-2007, 12:44 PM
yes i found that one i am talking about step by step like oil change for dummies

Sabian
03-22-2007, 12:50 PM
yes i found that one i am talking about step by step like oil change for dummies

Remove left side lower.

Unbolt oil plug. - Drain oil
Remove oil filter.
Replace oil filter with new.
Bolt on plug again.
Unbolt oil fill cap on right side engine cover.
Fill with oil.
Bolt on fill cap.
Run engine for a min.
Top off oil.
Replace left side lower.

Ultra12
03-22-2007, 12:57 PM
Thanx Sabian. However i am looking for a writte up there were pictures detailed description.

PyRo1509
03-22-2007, 01:00 PM
do you also need a thread with pictures on how to breathe?

Ultra12
03-22-2007, 01:01 PM
sure.

Sabian
03-22-2007, 01:10 PM
sure.

Eh, in all honesty, if you really need pics of someone unbolting the only bolt on the oil pan, I can do that here in a day or two. I have to change my oil from the winter but wasn't going to do it for a few days. Depends on how long you want to wait.