06/08/2025
Here’s a DIY tutorial video guide on how to change your motorcycle oil. For all the in-depth details of oil change process, check out my comprehensive step-by-step guide: https://medium.com//how-to-change-the-motorcycle-oil-for-a-suzuki-gsx-r-aa69cdfb2f7a
📝 NOTE: Although this guide focuses on a Suzuki GSX-R, this oil change method applies to all if not most sportbikes.
Changing your engine oil is the single most important maintenance task you can do for your motorcycle. If the oil runs out or, if it goes bad, your engine will suffer damage and possibly even worse, become totally destroyed. Nobody wants to hear that bad news.
The good news is, that maintaining motor oil isn’t that hard. It’s easy to check the oil levels and fairly simple to change the oil. Contrary to popular belief, this routine does not require advanced mechanical skills. With this step-by-step how-to guide, and a little drop of patience, you’ll be changing your motorcycle oil in no time.
✅ When To Change Your Motorcycle Oil
• According to the service manual, engine oil should be changed after the first 600 miles or first 2 months, and every 4000 miles or 12 months after.
• Along with the oil, you’ll also need to replace the oil filter. This should be first replaced after the first 600 miles or first 2 months, and after 11,000 miles or 36 months thereafter.
• Some riders prefer to change the oil each year when the riding season starts, after winter storage.
✅ What You’ll Need - Tools and Parts
• New Motorcycle motor oil (refer to owner’s manual)
• New Oil Filter (refer to owner’s manual)
• Rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Socket wrench for the oil drain bolt and K&N oil filter.
• Oil filter wrench to remove the old oil filter.
• Oil drain pan to catch and dispose of the oil.
• Hex screw to remove the left-side fairing and under-cowling. (This should be in the toolkit, that comes with every Suzuki GSX-R.)
• Oil funnel to pour new oil into the engine.
• Shop towels to clean up any spills.
• Cardboard box as a work mat to support knees and lay on while working on the bike. You can pretty much get this anywhere. Just find a decent-sized cardboard box and flatten it out to make a nice work mat.
⚠️ WARNING: Do not let the engine run long enough to get hot. The extreme temperatures of engine oil, engine components, and exhaust pipes can cause severe burns. Always allow your motorcycle to cool down before you work on it.
⚠️ Be sure to dispose of the old oil filter and old oil at the nearest oil recycling center or auto-mechanic shop near you. Some mechanic shops or recycling centers may charge a small fee for this.
✉️ If there any questions, feel free to reach out to me in the comments section or email me at [email protected]
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Motorcycle: Suzuki GSX-R600
