My first self performed oil change

[ramjr55]

Just needing some basic to perform my first oil change. Is there a manual on here with explicit step by step directions on how to change the oil on a XB12R? (I'm sure there is).

1. How many and what kind of oil do I need?
2. What kind of oil filter do I need?
3. When I change the oil should I change any other fluid or filter?

Thanks
Ramjr55

 

[Stevenc150]

1) - 2.5 quarts in the swingarm for the Engine
- 1.0 quart in the Primary
- What kind - Full synthetic Motorcycle specific oil

2) - Most of us just use Compatible Oil Filters. Here's a list:

ACDelco # PF1233
Amsoil SDF10
Bosch # 3311
Champion # C138
Fram # PH4967
HD # 63806-00Y
K&N # hp-1003/KN-177
Mighty # m4477
Napa # 1394
Mobil 1 # M1-103
Motorcraft # FL836
Penzoil # pz39
Purolator Pure One # L14476
STP # S4967
Valvoline # vo40
Wal-Mart Super Tech # ST4967
Wix # 51394

3) - Nope you should be good.

 

[Midnight82]

Killer Info Stevenc150, Going to save this list for future reference.

 

[xtremelow]

Just so you are clear on what Steven said.

The Primary has its own drain plug and needs to be filled with the (1) quart through the bottom inspection cover on the side of the Primary. Bottomn one so you can see how high the fluid is (1) quart is all you need but the fluid level should be just below the bottom inspection cover opening.

You dont have to change the Primary fluid on each Oil change but most due since you are already down and all it takes is popping off the extra plug and opening the inspection cover.

 

[ramjr55]

Great info guys always can count on you. Just doing some winter maintenence since it just snowed this weekend in MD.

Now any idea how to do it?

 

[onelogue]

Here you go ramjr55

Winterizing the Bolt

Btw nice bike. Gotta love our amber and black combo.

 

[Stevenc150]

One more thing Ram, there's several oil threads floating around with opinions, but most (including myself) use the same 20W50 oil of your choice, in both places with no problems.

 

[poppinsexz]

You can register at Buell.com and download a copy of the owners manual.
It will give you the recomended intervals and also the procedures for changing your fluids.

 

[50dro]

One thing I learned the hard way was to use foil over the muffler to keep it from getting drenched with oil. n Pull the plug (which is directly over the muffler) and let it rip (drip) into the pan.[up]

 

[ramjr55]

Thanks 50dro I'll make sure to do that or put a baby seal in the way to catch the oil. Better than on my muffler.

 

[kyle_dewald]

I went to auto zone and found a funnel that has a long opening and is more of an oval shape that will sit on the muffler and let the oil drain straight thru it to the pan. wors great, no mess.

 

[screamineagle]

Something I learned the hard way is DONT get the K and N oil filter. For some reason those dumb asses put a bolt on the bottom of the filter which makes it a bitch to get in there. You couldnt even use the bolt if you wanted to because the chin fairing is in the way. [mad]

 

[rndrkeagle]

Damn Ram (I rhymed! )

What are you... like 8 foot two? I could tell from the sound of your "Barry White" voice on the vids you posted on another thread that you had to be tall... but Dayum... !

Saweet bike ya got there.. I'm jealous of the black/amber combo... (Mine is red/amber)... I'd offer ya something useful for this thread but it looks like the others have pretty well got ya hooked up..
-Wade

 

[Baal]

You'll need a T27 socket or "screwdriver" to remove the belly pan, Locktite for the bellypan screws when you reinstall it, and thread sealer for the drain plugs.

 

[BRomanowski]

Check the top of this page to the left right under the buellxb.com banner where it says Buell Service Manuals. There's a digital copy of the dealership service manual for your bike there. It will come in very handy for a lot of things.

Also direct link: http://www.gigaboogie.com/buell/manuals/Buell-Firebolt-Service-Manual.pdf