How to fill oil and drain oil on Yamaha FJ1100

Changing that Oil:-------

Tools Needed:	1. Socket wrench
	2. Socket to fit drain plug
	3. Strap wrench or oil filter socket
	4. Oil pan
	5. (Tools required to remove body pieces)
Other Items:	1. Motorcycle engine oil
	2. Oil filter
	3. Drain plug washer (possibly, not every time)
	4. Shop rags or paper towels
	5. Kitty litter or dry spill (you WILL spill and drip)
	5. Shop gloves help, rubber gloves work great
Estimates:	Time: 20 minutes - 2 hours Cost: ~$5 USD for filter ~$3 - $7 USD per quart of oil ----------------------------- Step 1 - Get set up Have all your tools ready. If you need to remove a body panel or other parts, do that now and put them aside so they won't get damaged. --------------- Step 2 - Prepare motorcycle Start motorcycle and let warm up to operating temperature. Once at operating temperature, turn off. --------------------- Step 3 - Remove filler cap Unscrew oil filler cap, and rest it there. Remove oil dip stick if equipped. ----------------------------------------- Step 4 - Remove the oil filter Wipe the threads and sealing surface. Make sure there isn't any filter gasket left there either. Some oil filters are located in the front behind the headers and some are located on the side. Oil usually comes out when you remove the filter. If you can't get your oil pan under there, buy some low aluminium cake pans from the market to use. Two types of filter location:--- -------------------------------- Step 5 - Remove drain plug and let drain into oil pan. Carefull, that oil is HOT! Two types of filter plug location:--- ------------------------------- Step 5(a) - There is extra oil you may want to drain Since many of us are changing the oil using a center or rear stand, not all the oil from the pan will drain. I would recomend that you either lift the front, or drop the rear back down to get all the old oil out of the pan. --------------------------------- Step 6 - Install oil filter Oil the filter gasket and threads (open a oil bottle and dip your CLEAN finger in, then wipe on filter). Install new oil filter HAND TIGHT ONLY! It's also a good idea to pour some oil into the filter before putting it on. ------------------------------ Step 7 - Install drain plug Check washer on drain plug, replace if necessary. DO NOT over tighten. ------------------------------ Step 8 - Add oil Re-install the oil dip stick if equipped. Pour you oil in the filler hole. You generally need 2.3 to 3 quarts, ------------------------ Step 9 - Re-install the oil filler plug. Start the motorcycle. Warm again to operating temperature. Check for leaks. Turn off engine. ------------------- Step 10 - Wait about 5 minutes and check oil level. This is done by either a sight glass or a dip stick. ------------------- Step 11 - Re-install removed parts and body panels. ------------------- Tips Forgot which way is tight, which is loose.... "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tiighty" Use a large piece of cardboard under where you are working. Some people replace the filter every time, some every other time.Replacing every-time is advisable.---------------- ------------------------------- If you need fixing gear instructions. Read the instructions in link below:----------- Click on the link:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-fix-gears-on-yamaha-fj1100.html -------------