| Author | Message | ||
     Hybridmomentspass |
Will be doing my first oil change on the 1125R, dont have my manual handy. Did a search and 850 results when typing 'oil change' in the search for 1125, Im not going through all of those. Any tips? What tools will I need? What all has to come off to do the oil and filter change? Thanks for any tips, will be working on this Monday or Tuesday | ||
| Zac4mac |
Take a short ride and warm up the engine and oil. Put the rear end on a stand and fold up the kickstand. Drop the right side plug first, it shoots straight down. When you pull the left side plug, oil will SHOOT OUT about 2 feet, dropping to a dribble very quickly. Have fun, don't make a mess. Zack | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Be careful with the torque values. I just did mine and it is very easy to over torque the bolts/fasteners. 18 ft. lbs. for the left drain bolt. Replace the aluminum washer. 11 ft. lbs. for the right drain bolt. Replace the copper washer. 97 INCH-lbs. for the oil filter cover torx fasteners. 97 in. lbs. is less than 11 ft. lbs. of torque or the equivalent of maybe 9 NM. of torque. I had to double check that as I thought it say "ft. lbs." but it's actually "inch-lbs." of torque! Big difference! You will need a small torque wrench that is capable of the smaller torque readings. Or you can just hand tighten them. Engine takes 2.7 US quarts of oil with a new oil filter. That measurement is quite precise too! | ||
| Dmfb88 |
Also if you have extra time pull the screen on the bottom of the motor and clean it. Although mine was clean for almost every oil change. Still a good thing to check and clean. It is held on by maybe five torque/hex bolts and looks like a pentagon. Be carefull oil seems to go all over the place when I change it. | ||
| Dmfb88 |
O and for tools just a guess but t-30 or 8mm for the filter and screen. 6mm Allen for the one drain plug and Idk maybe 17mm for the other one. These are rough guess's don't hold me to it. | ||
| Two_seasons |
Get an oil drain pan. Put your bike sidestand in the middle of it and drain the left side. When completely drained, wipe off the sidestand all the way to the oil line, then sit on the bike and wipe off the rest. Then do the right side. Sit on the bike and tip to the right to drain. Check the oil sump screen too. Make sure you use new washers on both sides. I put 3 quarts in with an oil change...http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/325984.html (Message edited by two_seasons on August 14, 2011) | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
the new washers - anyone know the sizes of these so I can go to the hardware store to purchase these ahead of time? I didnt know I'd have to replace any washers, should have my oil filters from eXbXr tomorrow, hoping to do this tomorrow or tuesday | ||
| Daggar |
This link has the dimensions for the washers and o-ring. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/549656.html?1306771541 | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
does the oil filters from EB come with the o-ring? Thanks for the link Daggar, checking that out now | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
PS - seriously, I really appreciate all of the help, especially that last link with the dimensions of the washers, that will e a big help! | ||
| Crowley |
Some thin nose pliers are useful to pull the screen. If I recall, there's a small tab you can grip. | ||
| Two_seasons |
Hybridmomentspass: Erik Buell Racing oil filter DOES NOT include the o-ring. Go to Smokin HD and get it. Part # is CF0003.1AM While you are there, pick up the copper and aluminum washers, 1 each. Right side drain plug (the one on the bottom) copper washer is part # Q0091.1AM Left side drain plug has the aluminum washer and is part # Q0092.1AM | ||
| Methyman |
If you buy this part # the filter and o-ring come in the kit. Q1064.1AM | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
two_- is that a HD part (oring)? Cause the only buell related stuff they sell at that dealer is sporty stuff. THanks for the post though, will call tomorrow (think they are open on Mondays, if not i'll call tilleys in salisbury) | ||
| Two_seasons |
Yeah, those are Buell part #'s. Lots of dealers still stock Buell parts, but they just arent' out there advertising it. | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
Smoking (formerly Curlys) hasnt been a Buell dealer since the tuber days, they prob wont have it. But there are other dealers who are still dealers, still have parts and work on them | ||
| Tmchcrk |
Question, I have the stock muffler on my 08 1125r. How or what special tool to you guys use to get the screen cover off. Looks pretty tight to get the back ones out. | ||
| Stargazer |
Flip the washers over and use a second time. Or, you can scuff them lightly with sandpaper and re-use. I'm on my 5th oil change w/ original washers, no leak. If they get distorted or grooved, replace. | ||
| Mhpalin |
I take the stock pipe off it's a easy thing to do. Mike | ||
| Duphuckincati |
Pipe remove- http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/171 43/608173.html?1292369405 | ||
| Levor |
Curious how to check the screen with a Jardine RT5 pipe. Bolts furthest back are directly in line with the exhaust. Didn't check it last time I changed the oil since I didn't want to screw with taking it off only to mess it up and be without transportation. Whats the trick? Pliers on the springs or...? |
