7. It is recommended to replace the oil and filter
every 6 races or about every 15.0 hours.
However, if you replace only the oil before the
recommended interval, see page 29.
8. Remove the left engine guard bolt/washer (4),
collar (5) and left engine guard (6).
(4) left engine guard bolt/washer
(5) collar
(6) left engine guard
9. Remove the oil filter cover bolts (7) and oil
filter cover (8).
10. Remove the oil filter (9) and O-ring (10) from
the oil filter cover.
(6)
(5)
(4)
(7) oil filter cover bolts
(8) oil filter cover
(9) oil filter
(10) O-ring
(11) spring
(12) rubber seal
(13) "OUT-SIDE" mark
NOTICE
Using the wrong oil filter may result in leaks or
engine damage.
11. Apply grease to the filter side of the spring end,
then install the spring (11) into the new oil
filter.
12. Position the spring against the engine
crankcase and install a new oil filter with the
rubber seal (12) facing out, away from the
engine. You should see the "OUT-SIDE" mark
(13) on the filter body, near the seal.
Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter
of equal quality specified for your model.
(13)
(12)
(11)
(9)
(10)
(7)
(8)
Engine Oil
NOTICE
If the oil filter is not installed properly, it will
cause serious engine damage.
13. Apply engine oil to the O-ring and install it to
the oil filter cover.
14. Install the oil filter cover being careful not to
damage the O-ring, then tighten the oil filter
cover bolts to the specified torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
15. Install the left engine guard and collar, then
tighten the left engine guard bolt to the
specified torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
16. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil.
Capacity: 0.62 ℓ (0.66 US qt, 0.55 Imp qt)
after draining and filter change
0.58 ℓ (0.61 US qt, 0.51 Imp qt)
after draining
17. Install the engine oil fill cap/dipstick.
18. Check the engine oil level by following the
steps in Checking & Adding Oil (page 54).
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 148).
NOTICE
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
Servicing Your Honda
55