Changing the oil and filter on a Yamaha V-Star 1100 is a bit time-consuming, nevertheless child's play Sufficiently for anyone to achieve with a minimum of tools. The oil filter is a paper canister-type, located on the low correct side of the engine, directly extreme the front exhaust drainpipe. The front channel must be removed to access the oil filter. The oil recommended is a 20W40 synthetic type; on the contrary, it is rigid to gem, and so a 20W50 oil is a positive substitute. Install the two muffler-to-support bracket bolts and tighten them firmly.7. Tighten the front header flange nuts, but do not over-tighten them ,or you may break the studs when the engine warms up. Make sure they are snug only.
Community the block of wood under the kickstand to sit the bike upright. Loosen the 12 mm nuts on the front exhaust flange one turn with a socket -- when the engine is warmed up and the exhaust studs include expanded, the nuts Testament all the more come off without running the risk of ruining the threads.
2. Day one the engine and let it lope for a short margin to balmy up, then shut it off. Field the withdraw pan under the engine, quick to the front, under the oil filter. Remove the oil drain plug, which is recessed slightly, using a socket, To admit the oil to void. When the oil has drained Enough, install the empty plug and tighten it snugly.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the mufflers to the mounting bracket, using a socket. Remove the two exhaust nuts. Pull the main elsewhere of the flange and push it rearward to dislodge the muffler -- this Testament come across access to the filter.
4. Remove the lower front chrome comprehend, using a Torx bit. Remove the three bolts in the oil filter-housing cap using a Torx bit. Twist the cap slightly and pull it off. Peep the O-ring on the cap and alter it whether it is ripped. Stick a finger in the centre of the oil filter and pull the O-ring away of the housing.
5. Involve a fresh filter and replace the cap. Tighten the Torx bolts to 9 foot-pounds of torque. Install the chrome cover over the oil filter housing and tighten the Torx bolts snugly. Unscrew the oil filler cap and pour 3 quarts of oil in the engine. Watch the sight glass under the filler cap -- the engine takes 3.3 quarts. Pour oil in the engine in small increments, until the level is correct in the sight glass. Replace the oil filler cap.
6. Install the exhaust pipe by sliding it on the rear bracket and placing the front header pipe into the exhaust flange. Install the two nuts loosely in the front exhaust flange. Typical oil can as well be used, on the contrary in either context, build persuaded the oil does not subsume a friction modifier, as many automotive oils complete -- a friction modifier Testament reason the wet clutch on the Yamaha to slip.
Instructions
1.Wipe all the fingerprints off the pipe.
