ummm i just looked at that filter compatibility list and I couldnt really find the FZ6R on it but I see that somewhere it seemed to say that [5] would work so looking at that I got a Fram 7317??? I thought I remembered seeing that number somewhere so I went to my garage and low and behold thats the filter I use for my 03 honda civic. Am I to believe I can use the same filter??? I have the cap-style wrench for it already...guess thats going to fit the stock bike one as well???...
FZ6R Oil Change - How To
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one more step... but important for other maintenance as well...
if you lift it up from the rear with a stand, when you let it down, make sure your kickstand is down. i raised it to try and get to the oil filter for the first change (pita btw but this write up helped) and i forgot about the kickstand. atleast my shop has a carpet floor, the traction helped me save it.
if you lift it up from the rear with a stand, when you let it down, make sure your kickstand is down. i raised it to try and get to the oil filter for the first change (pita btw but this write up helped) and i forgot about the kickstand. atleast my shop has a carpet floor, the traction helped me save it.
arkkornkid
New Member
I just did my 600 mile oil change yesterday, and I don't think it could have been simpler. As stated you don't need to remove the side fairing, just remove the closest bolts and loosen the top 3 so you can pull it out of your way.
It just so happened that thanks to my "never throw a tool away" mentality, I had a socket-type cap wrench to fit the filter, which I highly recommend if you don't have one already.
I used the longer Purolator filter, PL14610. I put 2 flat washers between the fairing and the mounting bracket and that's all that was needed to keep the fairing and filter from rubbing.
No one should feel intimidated by this. I could see it on other bikes, but really this was a piece of cake.
It just so happened that thanks to my "never throw a tool away" mentality, I had a socket-type cap wrench to fit the filter, which I highly recommend if you don't have one already.
I used the longer Purolator filter, PL14610. I put 2 flat washers between the fairing and the mounting bracket and that's all that was needed to keep the fairing and filter from rubbing.
No one should feel intimidated by this. I could see it on other bikes, but really this was a piece of cake.
I just looked up this filter from the fram cross ref and came up with the same filter that my honda civic use to take.
FRAM - Competitor Cross Reference
PH7317
Part Details
I thought that the yamaha 5GH-13440-20 looked similar and with the 13psi relief valve I guess that means that the civic filters will work. I have 2 honda OEMs that I bought and didnt use so I suppose I could use them up (I crashed that civic last year). I'm paying 14 bucks plus tax for the yamaha filters...I'll have to see if the Frams are cheaper...I'm not able to buy anything besides Fram...thats all the stores around here will stock.
Superfly, I don't think it's been said enough, do not buy FRAM (or if you do , just throw it in the garbage
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Check [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Purolator-L14612-Classic-Filter-Pack/dp/B000ICNU34]Amazon.com: Purolator L14612 Classic Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Automotive[/ame]
for a great, not too expensive filter.
).Check [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Purolator-L14612-Classic-Filter-Pack/dp/B000ICNU34]Amazon.com: Purolator L14612 Classic Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Automotive[/ame]
for a great, not too expensive filter.
CGENGO
New Member
I followed the directions herein, replaced the filter with one that was slightly longer (as suggested elsewhere in this forum) and added the right oil. No leaks, no drips, smoother shifting. Now I get the oil light every once in a while....when the bike is cold...for about 3 minutes...then it is gone!!! What the @$%@#$ is this?
The longer filter requires more oil. I used the Mobil 1 filter(longer) and added the entire 3 quarts.
don't have a pic handy, check the first post here for pics of the drain... the dipstick is on the right... looks like a black nut with a dimple in it right below the fill hole....
Stop thinking with your DIPSTICK Jimmy!!!
Well that was relatively painless...I stopped to grab a funnel, a 17mm socket bit since I wasn't sure if my dad had one, and a filter wrench.
The filter wrench I bought was not made for bikes so I ended up using the screwdriver method. The funnel I bought was too big, and actually not even necessary. The one thing I bought that did work was the 17mm socket! lol
It's weird to me to perform my own maintenance on stuff. I filled her up with Yamalube 2qt's and 800ml...I'm guessing thats what cbzdel meant by 2.8qts lol. Its up to about the middle of the lines on the dipstick so it should be fine. I let it sit on for a few minutes and decided to take her for a quick spin around the neighborhood while the rain was holding off. No problems, leaks or anything. Hopefully I'm gtg.
The filter wrench I bought was not made for bikes so I ended up using the screwdriver method. The funnel I bought was too big, and actually not even necessary. The one thing I bought that did work was the 17mm socket! lol
It's weird to me to perform my own maintenance on stuff. I filled her up with Yamalube 2qt's and 800ml...I'm guessing thats what cbzdel meant by 2.8qts lol. Its up to about the middle of the lines on the dipstick so it should be fine. I let it sit on for a few minutes and decided to take her for a quick spin around the neighborhood while the rain was holding off. No problems, leaks or anything. Hopefully I'm gtg.
great, welcome to the world of "do it yourself"....
it's a good feeling... it's even better when you try and get lost and, and are able to get the help you need by not letting your pride get the best of you and asking for help....
old wives tale, men don't ask for directions... the good men do!
it's a good feeling... it's even better when you try and get lost and, and are able to get the help you need by not letting your pride get the best of you and asking for help....
old wives tale, men don't ask for directions... the good men do!
because if you ef it up you blow the motor...that's why i've been hesistant. When the time comes i'll have to do it myself, I don't feel like spending $80 on an oilchange.