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2009 Kawasaki ZX-10R

How to Change Oil and Filter
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Side View
1: Get the motor warmed up... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Side View
1: Get the motor warmed up to normal operating temperature. Use a rearstand to prop up the bike for easy access to the drain plug (on the lower left underside of the motor). The kickstand is fine, but a rearstand gives a bit more space.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r 17Mm Socket
2: A 17mm socket will loosen... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r 17Mm Socket
2: A 17mm socket will loosen the oil drain plug bolt. Set the ratchet to "loosen" and test it in your hand first so that you don't tighten the bolt by accident.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Drain
3: Remove the drain bolt and... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Drain
3: Remove the drain bolt and let that old oil drain out.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r 4Mm Allen Bolts
4: As the oil drains, remove... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r 4Mm Allen Bolts
4: As the oil drains, remove the three 4mm allen bolts from the left mid fairing.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Left Rearset
5: Don't forget the bolt under... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Left Rearset
5: Don't forget the bolt under the left rearset.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Pop Rivet
6: Remove the pop rivet from... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Pop Rivet
6: Remove the pop rivet from the front of the belly.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Pop Rivet
7: There's another pop rivet... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Pop Rivet
7: There's another pop rivet underneath.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Fairing
8: Remove the fairing for... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Fairing
8: Remove the fairing for access to the oil filter.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Filter
9: There's the old oil filter,... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Filter
9: There's the old oil filter, right within easy reach.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Plug Wrench
10: If you're strong enough... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Plug Wrench
10: If you're strong enough loosen it with your hand, otherwise use an oil plug wrench (you can get one from the local shop).
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Filter Space
11: There's what you'll be... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Filter Space
11: There's what you'll be looking at once the filter is removed.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r O Ring
12: Rub some oil over the... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r O Ring
12: Rub some oil over the new filter's O-ring, then screw it back on and tighten it up. Very hand tight is fine, but an extra 1/4 turn with a wrench is ideal.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Drain Bolt
13: After tightening back... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Drain Bolt
13: After tightening back up the drain bolt and replacing the fairing the same way it came off, head over to the right side of the bike. Remove the oil fill cap.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Spectro 10 40
14: We're using Spectro 10-40... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Spectro 10 40
14: We're using Spectro 10-40 full synthetic...about 4 liters.
2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Level Sight Window
15: The oil level sight window... 
   
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2009 Kawasaki Zx10r Oil Level Sight Window
15: The oil level sight window will tell you where the level is. At about 4 liters you'll be right at the top mark. Replace the fill cap, warm the motor, then check the level again and top up if needed. You're done!
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