[fast31]

A quick and simplified video I made showing how to change the oil on a 2017 Honda Rebel 500

 

[Kenny G]

A quick and simplified video I made showing how to change the oil on a 2017 Honda Rebel 500

https://youtu.be/q3p1V7fGkHA

Fast 31,

Good Job!

Your video will be very helpful for first time oil changes.

Kenny G

 

[Lyoko]

Shouldn't you remove the filler plug first, to allow air to enter as the oil goes out..?

 

[FLrebel]

Great video, thanks for producing.

 

[fast31]

Shouldn't you remove the filler plug first, to allow air to enter as the oil goes out..?

The oil still comes out without removing the filler plug. It would be the same principle as oil comes out of the bottle without opening a cap on the end

 

[01-7700]

air can enter through the crankcase breather tube

 

[Lyoko]

The oil still comes out without removing the filler plug. It would be the same principle as oil comes out of the bottle without opening a cap on the end

Yes ofc it does, was merely thinking as in means of easier/faster kinda thing.

 

[shortyg83]

Shouldn't you remove the filler plug first, to allow air to enter as the oil goes out..?

I probably wouldnt have put the drain screw back in until after removing the filter in case some of that oil spilled back into the engine. But otherwise it is fine to remove the drain plug first.

 

[Lyoko]

I probably wouldnt have put the drain screw back in until after removing the filter in case some of that oil spilled back into the engine. But otherwise it is fine to remove the drain plug first.

Yeah I had that thought too, at the back of my head.
And I didn't mean that you have to or must open the filler cap first, just that it might be "somewhat" easier perhaps? Was just a thought.

 

[Ryan500]

Guys, can the oil drain washer be bought at a hardware store? I know it's just $1.00, but c'mon, I can buy a dozen of them online or at my local hardware store.

 

[longbeachgary]

Guys, can the oil drain washer be bought at a hardware store? I know it's just $1.00, but c'mon, I can buy a dozen of them online or at my local hardware store.

No, it's a crush washer not just a plain washer.

 

[Ryan500]

No, it's a crush washer not just a plain washer.

Thanks!

I found them online: ID:12mm OD:20mm Thickness:2mm

10 Pack - $5.50

150 Pack - $13.09

 

[Kenny G]

Most of my bikes the oil filter removal directs the oil right on to the exhaust.

I cover the exhaust with a piece of Reynolds Wrap (aluminum foil) and that keeps the oil going into the drain pan.

Kenny G

 

[Ryan500]

On the rebel, at least the 500, just take the oil filter off in bike's natural kickstand position and the oil will not hit the exhaust.

 

[Kenny G]

On the rebel, at least the 500, just take the oil filter off in bike's natural kickstand position and the oil will not hit the exhaust.

I didn't know that as I have a stand I put my bikes on to change the oil.

Kenny G

 

[Odin]

I cover the exhaust with a piece of Reynolds Wrap (aluminum foil) and that keeps the oil going into the drain pan.
Kenny G

I think I might try that next time