Wednesday, Aug 25 2021 [9,029 miles]
![Time for an oil change](./t-IMG_4565.jpg)
Time for an oil change
![Ready to start](./t-IMG_4567.jpg)
Ready to start
It’s close enough to the scheduled oil change mileage (9,300 miles). I’m doing a little more than an oil change, but not much. Today is oil change day. The bike is on the stand ready to go.
![Vent line connects to skid plate](./t-IMG_4568.jpg)
Vent line connects to skid plate
![skid plate dirty](./t-IMG_4569.jpg)
skid plate dirty
![skid plate clean](./t-IMG_4570.jpg)
skid plate clean
First things first. The skid plate is removed – 6 screws and one vent line – and cleaned. The screws were not tight at all. They don’t need much torque, but were looser than I like. I’ll use some loctite when I reinstall.
![A little bit of grime](./t-IMG_4571.jpg)
A little bit of grime
![Warming the engine](./t-IMG_4572.jpg)
Warming the engine
I wiped off the little bit of grime around the oil filter cover and drain plugs. As the engine was warming up I got everything ready to drain the oil. I waited until the engine temp hit it’s normal reading of 4 segments out of 8.
![Drain plugs pulled](./t-IMG_4573.jpg)
Drain plugs pulled
![Oil filter being removed](./t-IMG_4574.jpg)
Oil filter being removed
![schmutz](./t-IMG_4575.jpg)
schmutz
Oil drained. Oil filter removed. There is a little bit of schmutz on the magnets of both drain plugs. I cleaned the drain plugs for re-use as the screens were in good shape.
![Ready to fill with fresh oil](./t-IMG_4576.jpg)
Ready to fill with fresh oil
![Using this stuff](./t-IMG_4578.jpg)
Using this stuff
I installed the new oil filter and O-ring along with the cleaned drain plugs. After chopping off the end of a funnel so it would fit into the oil filler opening I added enough oil to bring the level to the middle of the sight glass. I know I’ll need more because the filter is empty and I’m using the rear stand – the bike is not level.
![No leaks](./t-IMG_4579.jpg)
No leaks
![Need to top off oil level](./t-IMG_4580.jpg)
Need to top off oil level
![Ready for test ride](./t-IMG_4581.jpg)
Ready for test ride
![Modified oil filler cap](./t-IMG_4582.jpg)
Modified oil filler cap
I ran the engine for a while while looking for leaks. None found. After turning the engine off I installed the skid plate. That gave time for the circulating oil to settle. Once the skid plate was in place I topped off the oil leve. I though I’d added a bit too much as it was near the top of the sight glass. Once I took the bike off of the rear stand the oil level was as shown in the third picture, above.
While the oil cap was off I filed off the corners. It’s easer to put the cap back on the bike this way. It could use a bit more filing, though. I still have to pull the tank away from the bike slightly. Next time.
Tomorrow I’ll check chain, air filter, fasteners, and give the bike a test ride.
Thursday, Aug 26 2021 [9,029 miles]
I’ve got time to finish servicing the bike.
![Air filter access](./t-IMG_4583.jpg)
Air filter access
![Before cleaning](./t-IMG_4586.jpg)
Before cleaning
I started out by cleaning the after market air filter I use. It was not very dirty. I ran a clean rag inside the airbox. There were no signs of dirt or dust. The air filter is doing its job. I put fresh grease around the lip before re-installing the filter for a good seal.
![Read trouble codes](./t-IMG_4587.jpg)
Read trouble codes
![No trouble codes](./t-IMG_4588.jpg)
No trouble codes
![Battery](./t-IMG_4589.jpg)
Battery
I hooked up my OBD II reader and checked for trouble codes. None found. when that was done I hooked up the charger to the battery. It signalled that it wanted to optimize the battery, I’ll let it do its thing.
![Chain checked and cleaned](./t-IMG_4590.jpg)
Chain checked and cleaned
![Next service in 9K miles](./t-IMG_4591.jpg)
Next service in 9K miles
I checked and cleaned the chain. Tires are OK and at pressure. Brakes are OK. So is the clutch adjustment. Fasteners are snug. The last thing to do, other than a test ride, is to reset the service interval. Done.
The test ride will wait until the battery charger is finished optimizing the battery.