Oil Change

Jeremy said:

I am a guy that has always done his own maintenance. I have read the manual and i am not sure what it is about it, but the instructions for the oil change seems to be much different than i am used to on a vehicle or a V-Twin. Does anyone have a write-up or solid video of changing the oil in a 2009 R3T?

Also, i am thinking that i will run a wix filter and Rotella T6 5w-40.

Also, are there any other fluids or anything to change? I got the bike from a dealer last year.

Thanks in advance.

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1olbull said:

If one can not feel and determine the tactile torque response of hand to wrench, they had better keep their mitts in their pockets and just watch someone who can. Regarding low torque sensitive bolts into engine cases, I trust my "feel" way more than a mechanical metal device.

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smokit2 said:

Lots of folks use the T6 with satisfaction. Been using it for years myself

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caddydaddy said:

I used it in my last bike, a Triumph Sprint 1050, with no issues. I haven't used it in the Rocket yet, but lots of bikes run it with no issues.

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Scorp said:

From another member. The 3 yellow bolts.

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Capn said:

What is happening...this doesn't seem to match my 2020 oil pan. Even the manual schematic doesn't seem to match where the 3 bolts are.

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crashpete said:

If you tilt the bike over as far as you can left and right with the three bolts out, you can get almost all of the oil out.

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Tal said:

Happy new year Sonny...

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Jeremy said:

I am a guy that has always done his own maintenance. I have read the manual and i am not sure what it is about it, but the instructions for the oil change seems to be much different than i am used to on a vehicle or a V-Twin. Does anyone have a write-up or solid video of changing the oil in a 2009 R3T?

Also, i am thinking that i will run a wix filter and Rotella T6 5w-40.

Also, are there any other fluids or anything to change? I got the bike from a dealer last year.

Thanks in advance.

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Jeremy said:

I've

Jeremy said:

I am a guy that has always done his own maintenance. I have read the manual and i am not sure what it is about it, but the instructions for the oil change seems to be much different than i am used to on a vehicle or a V-Twin. Does anyone have a write-up or solid video of changing the oil in a 2009 R3T?

Also, i am thinking that i will run a wix filter and Rotella T6 5w-40.

Also, are there any other fluids or anything to change? I got the bike from a dealer last year.

Thanks in advance.

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I've used Rotella 5w40 since it came out. It is wet clutch approved. I think it's a good choice. Many Gold Wingers use it.

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