SuzukiSavage.com - oil change link

BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	oil change link 03/24/07 at 15:34:56 can anyone link me or tell me how to look up how to do an oil change, at the 2500 change and would like to do it myself instead of going to the dealership. also do you need to change the oil filter every time. Thanks
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #1 - 03/24/07 at 17:21:34 I know I was a nuub once, so here you go. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1099572561 try a search first next time.
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georgekathe

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Reply #2 - 03/24/07 at 19:00:36

think my Clymers said to replace small rubber washer behind filter every time you replace the filter - I check it but think it is in good condition each time so never have.

I know others don't change filter each time - personally I do as I think it is a tiny little bugger & doesn't cost thousands so won't hurt to replace it to keep oil/engine in better condition.

incidently - I only bought the first filter I changed from Suzi dealer in town then bought a bunch of them (Emco brand I think) ex Bike bandit - others use Ron Ayers - when I bought other bits'n'pieces - save a lot as each is cheaper than oem & been led to believe the oem one is the same as ones I bought.

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barry68v10 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 955 Maryland Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #3 - 03/24/07 at 19:12:58 I have Emco's as well. $2-3 a filter is a whole lot better than $8 Particularly when it's just a paper filter with no anti-drainback valve, or high-pressure bypass, etc.
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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #4 - 03/24/07 at 19:22:18 thanks for the info, I tried a search but don't know if I did it right, typed in oil change under search but really didn't get anything. Having a ball with the savage, it gets a lot of looks when I show up with the Harleys, it is a fun bike.
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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #5 - 03/24/07 at 19:25:46 hey what tool is that they are taking the filter cover off with.
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barry68v10 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 955 Maryland Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #6 - 03/24/07 at 19:46:57 Allen wrench.
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barry68v10 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 955 Maryland Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #7 - 03/24/07 at 19:58:03 Can't remember what size, mine doesn't have any markings on it. Just get a metric muli-set and you'll be good to go.
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Reply #8 - 03/24/07 at 21:05:52

Sorry Bowdier, didn't mean to jump on you like that. I'm not a morning person until a cup of coffee, a donut and a ride. Or a donut while riding then a cup coffee, either way I'm good.

Yeah, the shearch engine sucks. I found it by reading thru every page on this site. So when you asked I knew where it was. One trick is to set the date filter to way back. Some of the simple things were posted soon after Gore invented the internet. Grin

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georgekathe

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Reply #9 - 03/24/07 at 21:51:57

if you can't find it via search it is easy to find it by going through pages (there are only 4 of them) on tech part of site - how I find stuff there, Bowdier. incidently - think I recall some saying they don't even have a small rubber gasket behind filter & things are OK. my thought is if as it is there it must serve a purpose so always ensure I put mine back in place. good luck with oil change - it is not too difficult @ all & saves paying for dealer to do it (plus you know the oil is nicely hot so is more likely to drain out fully)!

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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #10 - 03/25/07 at 04:50:39 thanks for the info, I 've never had my on bike before so I'm exicted about doing my on oil change, it make me look like a real biker dude. Should of looked on teh tech link but was under this on, love the pics. thanks again.
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Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #11 - 03/25/07 at 06:12:27 Just curious-bowdier- that oi is aussie for oil isn't it. Enjoy the bike, we all do.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6056 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #12 - 03/25/07 at 08:57:43 the drain plug points to the kick stand, after all is drained remove oil filter cover and filter,put a rag under the cover b4 removing still lil oil in three..b4 putting in new filter balance bike up right to get remainder from crank case...take your time its not harde and alot cheaper.diy
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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #13 - 03/25/07 at 17:33:11 what do you think about a magnetic drain plug, are they worth anything or just for peace of mind,
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barry68v10 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 955 Maryland Gender:	Re: oi change link Reply #14 - 03/25/07 at 20:21:50 Magnetic drain plugs are great for cycles. I installed one two changes ago and get lots of iron filing sludge out every time. I know some of that stuff would make it thru the filter. And they're cheap!
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