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<i>Clean the filter cavity or the seating surface and install the filter. Cartridge filters are normally installed in a specific direction, so check your manual if there is any confusion. If you're installing a spin-on filter, the standard practice is to give the gasket a swipe of oil before threading on the filter. Your manual may also recommend priming the filter with clean oil before installation, or it may recommend against it, so be sure to check the fine print. Tighten the spin-on filter following the manufacturer's recommendations--they'll be printed on the side of the filter or spelled out in the manual. The normal procedure is to lightly seat the filter and then give it an additional turn or two by hand, though some manufacturers will specify a torque setting (you'll need the correct filter socket for those). If you're installing a cartridge filter, coat the cover O-ring with fresh oil before installing it, then tighten the cover evenly to prevent warping. Fill the sump with the recommended amount of fresh oil, then let the engine idle until the oil pressure light goes out. It may stay on for up to 30 seconds until the system comes up to pressure, so don't panic if it doesn't go out right away. If it stays on for more than a minute, though, something's wrong. Stop, investigate and fix the problem before you restart the engine.</i>

How to Change Your Motorcycle's Oil and Filter

Clean the filter cavity or the seating surface and install the filter. Cartridge filters are normally installed in a specific direction, so check your manual if there is any confusion. If you're installing a spin-on filter, the standard practice is to give the gasket a swipe of oil before threading on the filter. Your manual may also recommend priming the filter with clean oil before installation, or it may recommend against it, so be sure to check the fine print. Tighten the spin-on filter following the manufacturer's recommendations--they'll be printed on the side of the filter or spelled out in the manual. The normal procedure is to lightly seat the filter and then give it an additional turn or two by hand, though some manufacturers will specify a torque setting (you'll need the correct filter socket for those). If you're installing a cartridge filter, coat the cover O-ring with fresh oil before installing it, then tighten the cover evenly to prevent warping. Fill the sump with the recommended amount of fresh oil, then let the engine idle until the oil pressure light goes out. It may stay on for up to 30 seconds until the system comes up to pressure, so don't panic if it doesn't go out right away. If it stays on for more than a minute, though, something's wrong. Stop, investigate and fix the problem before you restart the engine. View Related Article

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