How do you change the oil on a Yamaha V Star 650?
Using a funnel and flexible tubing, add 3.2 quarts of 20w40 motorcycle oil to the crank case. Replace and tighten the oil filler plug. Add one quart of 20w40 motorcycle oil to the oil filler found underneath the seat. Replace the oil dipstick and start the bike.
Where is the oil filler plug on a V Star 650?
Remove the oil filler plug, found behind the rear cylinder of the engine, with a 10 mm hex wrench. Using a funnel and flexible tubing, add 3.2 quarts of 20w40 motorcycle oil to the crank case. Replace and tighten the oil filler plug. Add one quart of 20w40 motorcycle oil to the oil filler found underneath the seat.
How much oil does a V-Star 650 cruiser have?
I opened the oil-filler cap and placed a long-necked funnel in the opening. The oil capacity of the V-Star 650 is 2.97 quarts; the bike owner had 4 quarts on hand just in case–a wise move. I poured in 2 quarts of oil, then figured I should check the oil sight glass to monitor the rising oil level.
Where is the oil drain on a V-Star Cruiser?
The oil drain bolt is on the rider’s left side of the bike, tucked beneath the frame rail, on the lower left side of the oil pan. I wiggled my 17mm socket onto the bolt and wrenched it loose. The oil drain bolt is reached on the left side of the bike, beneath the frame rail, on the left side of the oil pan.
How often should I change the oil in my Yamaha V-Star 650?
For temperatures between 40 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the owner’s manual recommends SAE 20W40 motor oil. Change the oil after the first 600 miles or one month of operation and then every 4,000 miles or six months thereafter, and replace oil filter elements every year after the initial oil change.
Where is the oil filter on a V-Star 650?
While the engine oil continued to drain, I moved to the filter. The V-Star 650 has a 2-part decorative cover over the oil filter housing, and both pieces need to be removed separately to access the filter. Using my allen wrench, I pulled the 3 bolts from the outer cover and removed it.
I opened the oil-filler cap and placed a long-necked funnel in the opening. The oil capacity of the V-Star 650 is 2.97 quarts; the bike owner had 4 quarts on hand just in case–a wise move. I poured in 2 quarts of oil, then figured I should check the oil sight glass to monitor the rising oil level.
What kind of oil should I use in my V Star?
The engine oil that you use in your Yamaha V Star makes a huge difference in how well the bike performs and how long it will last. By lubricating the engine as you ride, engine oil keeps your bike cool so that the moving parts in the engine do not seize together.