oil filter change question

[MikeAttakNYC]

anybody do their own filter change on a nytro??? i did one on my apex, but my buddy wants to do his myrtos this weekend. any pointers or a step by step would be great

 

[theCATman]

Yep. Just jack up the front end, support it, crawl under & remove the plastic cover on the bellypan & there will be the filter. Just make sure the old gasket comes off the block. I guess the stock filters gasket is known for sticking on.

 

[gormleyflyer2002]

yes.......left and right lower cowls have to come of also before the belly pan plate comes of.

i would strongly suggest you buy a bunch of those little plastic push rivets.

search. i thnk someone did a play by play on the job. Its not so bad.

 

[MikeAttakNYC]

thanks ill give it a shot this weekend n see how it goes

 

[unpride]

Its simple. Just take your time and buy some extra darts. The filters on pretty tight so buy a wrench it makes it alot easier. When your at it take some time and check for loose bolts, you may find a few. Check the skid also theres one behind the front idler thats backing itself out(bottom bolt on front shock) If that one lets go it will cause some damage

 

[arteeex]

Check the the owner's manual for detailed instructions on the oil change.

 

[MikeAttakNYC]

thanks, but i know my manual for the attak says call the dealer. i hate that explanation!!!

 

[Aaron P.]

Definitely make sure you remove the gasket from the engine block, it will stick. The only engine failure my dealer has ever dealt with since yamaha started building only 4-stroke sleds, was due to double o-ringing the oil filter, and Yamaha still covered half of the repair costs. I don't think you will find that kind of help from any of the other big 4 with there 2-smokes.

Aaron P.

 

[MikeAttakNYC]

ill have to remember to do that thanks