I thought I would do a how to video on changing the oil on my bike. It will take 2.8 liters of SAE 20W-50 YAMALUBE FOUR STROKE oil as I am changing the filter too.
Thank you, Bernbo. I'm a first time biker with a used Yamaha V-Star 650 and did my first oil change and found your video very useful.
@bernbo
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear the video helped out. Cheers bro!
@clawoftiamat
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know about the oil weight. I just bought my first bike and it has been sitting for a few years
@DoomFinger511
5 жыл бұрын
This video helped me a lot! I did this on my 1998 V Star 650. Here are some tips I learned along the way: 1) You will need to either jack up the bike or ride it on top of some thick plywood (like in the vid) to get under the bike and place a drain pan under it. The oil drain bolt is facing the kickstand. Since the bike is leaning on the kickstand you can't get under unless you use one of the above options to raise the bike. 2) You can't fit a 17mm socket on the oil drain plug. There isn't enough space. You need to use a wrench or can use a ratchet wrench. You might need a shorter wretch depending how high off the ground your put your bike. There is a bolt that connects to the right of the kickstand (if you are facing the kickstand) and through the frame. The other side of that bolt is connected to a nut. I believe they are both 15mm. If you remove that bolt and nut it will give you about 2-3 cm of extra space to get to the oil drain bolt. 3) Before putting in the oil filter first TRIPLE CHECK you are placing the extended part in first (as in the video). I also marked the the part of the filter facing outwards in a sharpie with the current mileage and oil used so I know for next time. 4) The metal body part (with the 2 hex long screws and 1 short one) has a rubber gasket built into it that presses against the outside of the oil filter. Remember to wipe that down (or get a new one) then rub a small amount of fresh oil on it before reconnecting it (just like with the rubber gaskets for the oil filter). 5) All the hex screws can be accessed with a standard allen key. The one furthest to the front of the bike is slightly blocked by the brake pedal. Just like in the vid, if you press the pedal down slightly you can access it. The bolts are also accessible enough to use the short end of the allen key for more leverage when you crack them off and tighten them on. You can use the long side of the allen key or a ratchet screw driver with an allen key bit to quickly loosen and tighten it. 6) You'll need 2 different size allen keys. A smaller one for the first cover with 3 bolts. A larger one for the 5 bolts on the piece under it. They are 4mm and 5mm. 7) POUR OIL IN NEW THE FILTER FIRST! Before you place in the oil filter pour some new oil inside it. This will let the filter soak up the oil so it flows easier when you first start up the bike after the oil change. 8) BEFORE PUTTING THE OIL DRAIN PLUG BACK IN make sure to wipe down the plug hole and clean the bolt. If there is any sand or grit it will cause a leak. The oil plug does not use a rubber gasket, it just uses the bolt and a metal washer to form the seal. 9) This took me about 2 hours the first time as some bolts were a little stubborn and I thoroughly cleaned everything along the way. Plan ahead for that. The 2nd time this should only take about 30 min (takes about 10-15 min just for the oil to completely drain) 10) One mistake in the vid (which you might have noticed) is he meant QUARTS NOT LITERS when talking about the oil. 2.8 QUARTS will get the oil right in the center of the sight glass (if also changing the filter). The manual says to use 3 quarts. I used 3 and it was just slightly above the center of the sight glass. I figure 3 quarts is better so there is extra oil in case some burns off or I later discover a slight leak. 11) As he said in the video, Yamaha no longer sells 20w-40 oil. I used 20w-50 synthetic motorcycle oil. I asked at the Yamaha motorcycle dealership and they said that fine and as a result I shouldn't need to change it again for 3000-4000 miles because it's synthetic. 12) REMOVE THE OIL FILLER CAP BEFORE DRAINING. Screw off the plastic cap where you pour in the oil before taking out the drain plug. It will let the oil drain faster as air can get it.
@dubiousjesse
5 жыл бұрын
DoomFinger511 3-4000 miles? That’s an eternity if you only ride on the weekends.
@DoomFinger511
5 жыл бұрын
@@dubiousjesse True, I only change my oil 1-2 times a year (unless the oil in the viewing window looks black). Also don't forget the final drive (hub around rear wheel connected to the drive shaft) has its own oil reserve. That one gets changed every 10k-15k miles.
@dubiousjesse
4 жыл бұрын
DoomFinger511 I just got my bike on 7/30 so I am still learning. I didn’t know there was an oil reserve in the back wheel. Thanks for the heads up.
@DoomFinger511
4 жыл бұрын
@@dubiousjesse No problem. This vid shows how to change the oil in it: kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqicroBnnqqJaX4
@kenwittlief255
Жыл бұрын
no need to raise the bike to change the oil. put a brick under the end of the kickstand to bring the bike more vertical if your pan is too tall, get a shorter drain pan. a 1/2" drive socket will not fit the drain plug, but a normal 3/8" drive will. 1/4" definately. you can only get a few turns off before the socket hits the frame, but you NEED a socket because you MUST use a torque wrench when you put the drain plug back in. Alum blocks strip out when over torqued. the drain plug is 32 ft lbs. the cover allen bolts are 7 ft lbs . You need 4mm and 5mm Allen BIT and 1/4" socket for the bits, so you can put a torque wrench on them. DONT TOUCH YOUR BIKE IF YOU DONT HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH! GET ONE. the bike takes 3 qts with a filter change. dont look at the site glass, measure the oil and put 3 qts in. To check the level you must start the bike and let it run for a minute to fill the oil filter space, THEN 3 qts puts the level at the full line in the window. DONT presoak your filter in oil you will make a mess for no reason. just put the filter in, it will soak when you fill the bike and start it up
@charlesnelson268
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! I just bought my 650 and I was scratching my head about where the oil filter was.
@bernbo
6 жыл бұрын
Charles Nelson Congrats on the new bike. The 650 is an awesome bike man. Cheers.
@dubiousjesse
5 жыл бұрын
Just got my 650 v star today and I couldn’t be happier. It’s my first bike. Thanks for this video.
@bernbo
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, congrats on the new bike. 🍻 bro
@cbdj67
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. You helped me do the first oil-change on my bike ever!! Even a lady can do this. Easy peasy. Now I need a video to changing stock pipes without having to do anything with the carbs.
@aaronbeverly6420
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, and don’t forget to replace your old o ring when changing filters guys!
@djjohnrock
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! I'm late to the party but this video still helping people years later. Appreciate it!
@bernbo
3 жыл бұрын
Never too late bro. Cheers
@billeller4671
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the info. Wasn't going to tackle the oil change on my own. You just gave me the confidence to do it. Thanks Bro!
@abclovell1
4 жыл бұрын
I spent $130. on my last oil change. This season I'll do it myself. Video was excellent!
@gibsonman507
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Bernbo just started riding at 23 and got a V Star 650 as my first bike. These videos make routine service so much easier for beginners. Thanks!
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
+Alex Carrozzi That's awesome Alex, congrats on your new bike, great choice. Takeiteass!
@shannonburleigh9245
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for teaching me how to do an oil change on my VStar!
@bernbo
2 ай бұрын
Happy to hear the video helped you out.
@twinbrookacres
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've had my Vstar for 7 years, never personally changed the oil. Always had the mechanic across from my office do the maintenance. Now I am retired. I will do it myself, but wanted to check your video to be sure I was doing it correctly.
@skmalladi
4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to do an oil change and I referred to the owner's manual. It's 2.8 US quarts if you aren't also changing the oil filter. It's 3.0 US quarts if you're also replacing the oil filter. It's 3.4 US quarts if you're doing it on a dry engine.
@jeremytorrance4953
Жыл бұрын
Thank ya brother, wife bought herself a bike, now I get to service it!
@bernbo
Жыл бұрын
Lol, congrats to your wife. Cheers bro
@lowtech67
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just bought a used one and this really helped. Whenever buying used first thing I want to do is change the fluids and filters. Always best to watch someone that knows what they are doing before jumping in blind!
@bernbo
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new ride 🍻
@nancymorrison9978
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! Reading how to change oil seems outside my ability. But watching it being done, I know I can do it too.😎
@vontinkles
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this! Another video was over 30 minutes long and made it seem like this would be a daunting task for an amateur like myself .. but you made it very clear and concise. Thanks again!
@StinkyTofuFeelsUgly
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, really helped to affirm my first time changing oil on a motorcycle.
@bernbo
6 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear the video helped you out. Cheers!
@mlfig100
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bernbo i'm 43 and just started riding, first bike 2006 Yamaha V-star 650 classic. Your videos are so easy to watch and understand please keep up the great work much appreciated. Peace Brother
@bernbo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice comment bro. Congrats on your new bike, great choice man. Thanks for watching and Takeiteass!
@retrorewindllc9363
2 жыл бұрын
Missed checking that o ring tho..behind the plate where it pushes against the oil filter is an o ring. great info tho, thank you for showing!
@ilikehotchiks
Жыл бұрын
Got me through my first motorcycle oil change. Thank you!
@hutzenj
11 жыл бұрын
Like everyone else said...thanks for the video. Allowed me to save some money and do it myself. You make it easy to follow.
@davidgaray9727
7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you for all your videos. Thanks for the great video once again!!
@bernbo
7 жыл бұрын
Right on David, thank you.
@cromagnumman1672
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the effort man. Very helpful
@cultivate910
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information on the correct way to change the oil.
@tylerthompson3467
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for the videos that u do it really helps.
@fffourtwenty
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick production well done
@oscarmaciasgomez7192
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the video. Very detail instructions. Specially for me that I am new to the motorcycle culture and not familiar with motor cycle maintance.
@Butch32002
8 жыл бұрын
Very good video Bernbo. Thanks for making it.
@gotenks1238
10 жыл бұрын
damn im glad u posted these vids im trying to get my bike ready for the spring... have to change the oil and im gonna make some floorboards u did in another video just wanted to say thank you man!
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man, happy to hear the vids helped you out. Cheers!
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt, appreciate that, happy to hear it helped you out. Cheers bro!
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, great to hear the video helped you out. Cheers!
@mallaytyler
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernbo! You ROCK! Videos are super helpful and you've helped me a ton learning about my bike!
@bernbo
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tyler, love to hear feedback like this. Cheers bro.
@mallaytyler
3 жыл бұрын
@@bernbo cheers !
@zacharyjames4170
2 жыл бұрын
Huge help thanks buddy 🤘🏻
@ROCKERCAT4U
11 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, thanks to your video, I just got brave enough to change the oil on my 650. Now will see if I can get brave enough to clean the carbs and maybe re-jet it. Thumbs way up!!
@heinno777
10 жыл бұрын
Great video, shows what needs to be done and no other mumbo jumbo .... Thanks!
@jacobmorgan8986
6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks man.
@StevenBRD1
10 жыл бұрын
I don't often comment on youtube videos, but I have the exact same bike as you (down to the color of the tank), and your 650 V-Star videos have been very helpful. Bike's been sluggish recently, so I'm going to change oil and plugs with your instructions and see what happens. Thanks!
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
That's great, happy to hear the vids may be helping you out. The V-stars rock man awesome bikes! Cheers!
@joerovito8230
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the good video. I would add 1 thing, Once the job is complete run it so the oik can get in the filter and circulate and then check it again.
@kenwittlief255
Жыл бұрын
check it for what? there is no where else for the oil to go, unless you forgot to put the drain plug in....
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy to hear it helped you out. Keeping the chrome up I use Mothers Chrome Polish & Blue Magic, awesome stuff! Congrats on the stealth big air kit too. Cheers bro!
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy it helped you out man. I use mothers chrome polish and Blue Magic, awesome stuff! Congrats on the stealth big air kit too. Cheers!
@davidaukerman8610
9 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for your help!
@jwilk3073
10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video... did an oil change and everything is right on! Thanks
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
Great to hear bro.
@Silver-qj6sg
6 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for your help!
@djodoin9313
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, they are incredibly helpful
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
That's great, love to hear it. Cheers!
@joeystromboli65
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was a lot of help. Good video
@2468984
11 жыл бұрын
good video no nonsense got to the point well explained
@zsigmondattila1560
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!!!! You helped a lot.
@chadwilson4269
Жыл бұрын
This is the best! Bernbo is my hero😎☠️👊🏿
@sonsofaadamMUSIC
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video.
@Backyardsniper73
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Great vid. I'm a middle aged noob. Anything i can do myself to keep from paying the premium shop prices is a big help.
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
+Backyardsniper73 I hear you, happy to hear it helped you out, Cheers!
@pelkac
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, very helpful!
@seemeontv
13 жыл бұрын
Looks easy. Now all I have to do is do it. Thanks for the how-to.
@raul033
9 жыл бұрын
bernbo--Thanks a lot man. I plan to change the oil myself on my Yamaha 650 Custom. Dealer charges $150.00 just to change the oil, so it's a big help to learn how to do it myself. Again thanks!
@bernbo
9 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear the video helped you out bro. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
@Farmer2492
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, much appreciated. Take care Anthony.
@mk196a
12 жыл бұрын
Oh, enjoy your vids alot
@patrickyoung2117
4 жыл бұрын
Oh Man I wished I'd watched this before I changed my oil and filter. They hold LOTS of oil, I (OVER) filled my little drip tray with residual oil from the filter, it was 90% full from the engine, Get the largest thing you've got handy, the bike has much more oil than you'd think.
@mrfireawaynow
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you.
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
That's a great question, I'm not sure, I'll have to look into that one.
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
@Farmer2492 Thank you, yes your's has the site glass too, the whole job was about 1/2 hour to 45 mins, that's great the video could help you out, take care.
@uhotofpots
12 жыл бұрын
Great vid, especially the warning part at 03:55 Once I've did forgot to replace the oil plug when I had my beauty GSX 1400 Motul made a great lake on the ground.. :D
@poggle399
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful.
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, that's awesome. Cheers!
@bernbo
13 жыл бұрын
@philippestrapko1 I would use what the manufacture recommends, yamalube 20w-40/API, that way you can't go wrong. Thank you for your kind comment & ride safe.
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
No problem, if this video helps 1 guy it's worth it. Thank you for watching. Ride safe.
@bernbo
13 жыл бұрын
@roel2055 Funny you say that, I bought a box end wrench after that oil change, because it felt like I was going to round out that bolt. Your right though. I don't recommend using an open end wrench. Thank you for your kind comment.
@infini1970
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you.
@wallyc1349
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! I'm a newbie and this is my 1st bike. I'll be changing the oil soon and this video helped a lot!
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it Wally, congrats on your 1st bike bro, ride safe!
@earnestbrown2643
8 жыл бұрын
#1 how do you have such a dry filter, I get oil on the side cover, I also have problem getting the screws out close to the brake peddle, Oh and I used 10W-40, next time I'll get the 20W-50 cause I ain't doing it now. Thanks!
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
The screws can tricky by the pedal. The filter may have just looked dry in the video. Cheers!
@earnestbrown2643
8 жыл бұрын
I'm about to replace my clutch plates, all looks well except the exhaust has a heat shield with Philips Screws, and this is on the front, it's not much room either, I sprayed them with PB Blaster several times, you know a sure shot on busting those screws loose without messing them up?
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
You may want to try an impact screwdriver. When you hit it with a hammer it turns just a bit, if you take your time it should break them free.
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
@mcbachase That's right, you don't have to drop your pipes, on the 1100 vstar you do, I really like the Vance & Hines slip ons, they have a nice low rumble to them.
@AKILLHAOK
8 жыл бұрын
cheers helped me alot!!
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
That;s awesome, thank you for watching.
@ernestocazares5277
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Saludos desde Tijuana Mexico!
@Limit67
13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@jusride7
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Mahalo Braddah...
@bernbo
8 жыл бұрын
+jusride7 Thanks bro. Takeiteass!
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony, good question, I'am not sure what the best oil is. I would continue using the factory recommended oil for your bike, I think there is a semi synthetic & full synthetic oil as well by Yamalube. Hope this helps. Ride safe.
@cocopuffs64
11 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!! Thankkkk you!
@Devestato72
10 жыл бұрын
Cool...doing that this weekend.
@bernbo
13 жыл бұрын
@Limit67 Right on, hope it helped you out.
@pinchflat
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good video.
@darnelltabor6382
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
The bike is on the ground, but I have the front tire on a 2x6 for a little extra height to get the drain pan under it.
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim I know Synthetic is good but it is expensive and you can get o lot more mileage out of it. I have always used Conventional call me cheap lol. Congrats on you new bike that's awesome, I wish you the best on your trip bro. Takeiteass!
@mattarcher3293
11 жыл бұрын
was about to do an oil change my self and was a little hesitant, this vid put all that to rest thanks for taking the time to show me. i really appreciate the time you took to vido the process
@4108harlan
5 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had to replace your pickup coil? if so, do you have a video of it? Thanks, truly appreciate your posts!
@DJSMOKEYBK
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. They are great. Now I can change me oil myself. You can also buy replacement parts at Autozone, if there is no dealer around your way.
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, happy to hear it. Good tip on Autozone.
@bernbo
13 жыл бұрын
@seemeontv Right on Brother.
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, Cheers!
@Farmer2492
12 жыл бұрын
Hi What is the best oil to use for a 2010 650 vstar Thank you Anthony.
@philippestrapko1
13 жыл бұрын
great video! helped a lot! what brand of oil do you recommend?
@bernbo
11 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, hope the vid helped in some way. Cheers!
@brandonleefreitas
Жыл бұрын
What kind of oil goes in the 650 v star
@Farmer2492
12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video i have a 2010 650 v star has mine got the site glass so i can check oil level because i was wondering how to check oil i will be doing my own oil changes how long did it take, motor bike shop in my town said it takes a couple of hours Regards Anthony
@GotAudio20
8 жыл бұрын
awesome. Thanks
@Halftunn
11 жыл бұрын
I just changed the oil...no problem...But the manual says there is a "Oil gallery screw" to release air...like a bleeder and to ensure full oil pressure. Anyone have any input on this? The picture in the manual (shows a small screw up near on of the spark wires) I'm just not seeing it on my 2002 650 Classic.
@bernbo
13 жыл бұрын
@StacyLynn2204 Right on, thank you.
@Shutterspeedstudios
11 жыл бұрын
how many quarts did you end up needing for it.. was it close to what the manual says or less
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
True,that's right it does, but 2.8 puts the oil level dead center of the sight glass.
@bernbo
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Daaaam.... it happens.
@dav41vader
10 жыл бұрын
thank you very informative. now do you know how to change the cam tensioner gasket?
@bernbo
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I got to say cam tensioner gasket, is one I am not sure about.
@Michiganborn1969
12 жыл бұрын
Good video, I just got a new 2011 V Star 950 a few weeks ago. Do you suppose that this oil change procedure is still the same as your 650?
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