I Made Every Motorcycle Oil Change Mistake So You Don't Have To!

Changing your own motorcycle oil is one of the easiest DIY maintenance tasks...until you accidentally strip a drain bolt, overfill the crankcase, or make a massive mess on your floor. In this video, I’m walking you through a complete step-by-step motorcycle oil change tutorial, but with a twist: I’m showing you all the common mistakes I’ve personally made so you can completely avoid them! 🔗 Products & Tools Used In This Video: Motorcycle Oil (2x): https://denniskirk.pxf.io/jRmPVv Oil Filter: https://denniskirk.pxf.io/jRmP5e or https://denniskirk.pxf.io/k4W5kz Oil Filter Gasket: https://imp.i104546.net/enNDQr Drain Bolt Crush Washer: https://shorturl.at/YT79h Oil Drain Pan: https://denniskirk.pxf.io/k4W5Vn Oil Funnel: https://denniskirk.pxf.io/zz4W0O 12mm & 8mm Socket & Ratchet: https://amzn.to/49CbS4Q Torque Wrench: https://imp.i104546.net/oNOAGb ❌ DOs & DON'Ts: -DO use motorcycle-specific oil -DO replace the crush washer every single time -DO thread the drain bolt by hand first -DO lubricate the new filter’s rubber O-ring -DO check the final oil level with the bike completely level (upright) -DO keep a maintenance log -DON’T forget to remove the old filter gasket -DON’T over-tighten anything -DON’T trust oil capacity numbers blindly -DON’T use a dirty funnel or lint-heavy rags -DON’T forget to clean your exhaust pipes immediately -DON’T do an oil change on a windy day outside or near an open garage door 🤙🏼 SAY HI ⊹ youtube・@RidewithRea ⊹ instagram・ ridewithreaa ⊹ tiktok・ ridewithrea ⊹ my discount codes・https://linktr.ee/ridewithrea 🏍 MOTORCYCLE GEAR & DISCOUNT CODES ⊹ PANDO MOTO Armored Shirt (I wear in all my videos) • 10% OFF CODE: RidewithRea - https://pandomoto.com/product/all/uni... ⊹ PANDO MOTO • 10% OFF CODE: RidewithRea - https://pandomoto.com/?ref=RIDEWITHREA ⊹ CARDO • 10% OFF: RidewithRea - https://cardosystems.com/discount/RID... ⊹ CHIN MOUNTS (Best Motorcycle Helmet Mount) • 20% off - https://www.chinmounts.com/RIDEWITHREA ⊹ MUC-OFF (Motorcycle Cleaner) • 20% OFF CODE: RIDEWITHREA20 - https://us.muc-off.com/ ⊹ NBT Gear • 15% OFF: RidewithRea - https://www.nbtclothing.com/?ref=bubg... ⊹ HIGHTAIL (Helmet Hair Protector) • 10% off - https://hightailhair.com/rea ⊹ DENNIS KIRK (Motorcycle Parts, Gear, Accessories) - https://denniskirk.pxf.io/OeDnzr ⊹ Boblbee Backpack • 15% OFF: REA15 - http://www.boblbee.com/ ⊹ Scorpion EXO R320 Helmet - https://amzn.to/3CZ61WN ⊹ My Riding Gloves - https://imp.i104546.net/6eBZNV ⊹ REV'IT! Eclipse Women's Jacket - https://imp.i104546.net/XYPrE4 ⊹ Insta 360 Camera Mount - https://store.insta360.com/accessory?... . ⊹ Helmet Wall Rack - https://amzn.to/4awOwfp ⊹ BOUY Hydration 20% OFF Link - https://email.noreply.snwbl.io/c/eJw0... ⊹ AMAZON STOREFRONT - https://tr.ee/5p8cLqBNK7 ❤️ SEND ME A GIFT - https://cash.app/$RidewithRea ⊹ MY AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... DISCLAIMER - Some links included in this description are affiliate links. Please be aware that I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. This helps support my channel. 😊 Thank you for supporting me so I can continue to make videos! Please understand that I am NOT a certified motorcycle safety expert, and the gear recommendations and opinions shared in this video are strictly for informational and entertainment purposes. The effectiveness of motorcycle gear can vary significantly depending on numerous factors, including the nature of an accident, impact forces, proper fit, and usage. Therefore, I explicitly state that I assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur as a result of your reliance on the information provided in this video or the use of any gear I may recommend. Always prioritize your safety by consulting with qualified motorcycle safety professionals, conducting thorough independent research, ensuring proper fitment, and adhering to safe riding practices. Motorcycle riding is dangerous. Please be fully aware of the potential risks and carefully consider whether engaging in this activity is right for you. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Parts & Tools Needed 02:09 Oil Change Tutorial 04:07 What NOT To Do 05:10 Final Thoughts 05:42 BONUS CLIPS 06:02 Outro