OIL CHANGE & FILTER INFORMATION
Oil Filters have 20 x 1.5mm threads, 14 psi by-pass valve, anti-drain
back valve, 2.3" O.D. gasket and are 2.5" to 3.5" long.
Kaw OEM # 16097-1072
(number supercedes 16097-1068 that your manual might show)
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for
easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358
About 2.5 inches long
Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12 - Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6 - Made by
Champion.
About 3.25 inches long
Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10 Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6 - Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317 - about $2. Made by
Champion.
I follow a few simple rules when changing the oil on the VN750 :
1. Change your oil every 2,000-3,000 miles. Period. There is no better
protection, and this is more important than anything else ! If you are
not riding much, change it after a one year, maximum. Acid builds up in
the oil over time and is hard on the internal gaskets and other engine
parts.
2. In preparation for the oil change, warm up the bike and take it
around the block. Go through the gears. This helps loosen up anything
hanging around in there and suspends it in the oil.
3. Optional! : While the bike is still hot, put in several ounces of
"Sea Foam", keep the bike in neutral and let it run several minutes.
This will help clean the engine.
4. Always replace the filter when changing oil. Some say it's not
needed however, and replace every other oil change.
5. Use a good oil filter. Lot's of information on the internet about
this. Some say Fram filters are bad. The EMGO filters are rated highly.
The EMGO chrome filter shown in the picture can be found on my other
page Pictures and Accessory List ).
6. Use aluminum foil (as shown in the picture) to keep the hot oil off
the starter and starter cable.
7. Be sure to lubricate the oil filter O-ring gasket before putting it
on the bike. Just use a small amount of the fresh oil on your finger.
8. Pour oil into the opening of the filter. Fill it right to the top
and what ever the filter media doesn't absorb after 5 minutes you can
pour out before you spin it on. This will reduce dry start time.
9. Clean the oil filter plate on the bike with a little solvent (brake
cleaner is fine).
10. Use the side drain-plug to get out every last drip of oil (start
with the bike on the center stand, loosen the bolt, then put the bike
on it's kickstand so it leans).
11. Always inspect and clean the screen from the oil drain hole (that's
another reason to use the side drain hole, not the center one).
12. Never over-tighten the oil filter, oil drain plug, and oil fill
plug. When screwing on the oil filter, when it meets resistance, turn
another 1/4-1/2 at the most. That's all it needs, really ! Any further
and you risk crushing the rubber O-ring (leaks), scoring the filter
plate on the bike, or having a really bad day when taking it off.
13. Fill to a little down from top of sight glass with bike on center
stand. Run bike several minutes. This will load the new filter with
oil. Refill to top of sight glass.
14. Keep a record of the mileage and date you changed the oil.