blamarche Posted August 26, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2010 NEW GUY(to this forum) QUESTION: 2005 Royal Star Tour Deluxe owner, tired of paying dealer big bucks to change oil. Can anyone direct me to instructions on doing it myself? Is there a place on this website? HOW DO I CHANGE MY OIL?? Bruce Lamarche Glendora, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 26, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2010 Welcome to the group! I ride a 1st generation Venture (or G1) so I am not exactly sure whats involved when doing an oil change on your scoot. your bike is a 2nd gen or G2 Venture but I am thinking most of the oil change info is probably here http://labs.trunkful.com/vrmanuals/index.cfm where all of the Venture manuals are available for download. I am sure some G2 guys will be along shortly. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted August 26, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 26, 2010 Welcome to the site. Oil plug is a 17mm under the bike, oil filter located to the front of bike, center behind the lower cowlings, but cowlings do not have to be removed. I use a oil filter wrench to loosen and spin off by hand. To fill, there is a cap to remove, when sitting on the bike, almost straight down by right leg. Filter I use is a Bosch 3323 bought at Autozone. 3.5 quarts of oil. Do a search and you will find lots of opinions on which oil. currently using shell T6 found at Wal-Mart or Autozone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 26, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2010 Welcome to the site. Oil plug is a 17mm under the bike, oil filter located to the front of bike, center behind the lower cowlings, but cowlings do not have to be removed. I use a oil filter wrench to loosen and spin off by hand. To fill, there is a cap to remove, when sitting on the bike, almost straight down by right leg. Filter I use is a Bosch 3323 bought at Autozone. 3.5 quarts of oil. Do a search and you will find lots of opinions on which oil. currently using shell T6 found at Wal-Mart or Autozone. I would add that you may want to find a 2 by 4 to set the kickstand on to get the bike level when doing an oil change to get as much oil out of the pan as possible.(also handy for checking oil in the sight glass) your bike may feel a bit upright but if youre careful your bike will not tip over, it should still feel stable. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted August 26, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2010 The Venture/RSTD has to be the easiest bike to do your own oil changes on. 1 plug on the bottom, 1 filter on the front, both are easily accessable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureVentures Posted August 26, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2010 I would add that you may want to find a 2 by 4 to set the kickstand on to get the bike level when doing an oil change to get as much oil out of the pan as possible.(also handy for checking oil in the sight glass) your bike may feel a bit upright but if youre careful your bike will not tip over, it should still feel stable. Brian I change my oil in the driveway, so the wife doesn't get too mad. There's a tree there that I then secure the left handlebar to via strap. With the bike fully upright , there's no way it can fall on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted August 26, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2010 Takes all of 10 minutes, of which 8 minutes is drinking a cup of coffee while watching the oil drip out. A gallon of Rotella T6 synth plus SuperTech ST7317 filter from Walmart $22 I can usually remove the old filter by hand, but may need a special filter wrench to remove it. I use one of kind that looks like a large pair of pliers and don't care if it crushes the sides when I'm removing the old filter. new filter on hand tight. Put all of the gallon in except for about a pint, and the level should be just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted August 26, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2010 Don't over tighten the drain plug,,, I found out it can get messy fast http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50879 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammy Posted August 26, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 26, 2010 Its also faster to drain the oil with a warm engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Zimmermann Posted January 15, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 15, 2011 Hey Bruce, Happy New Year my Friend! Wishing you a Safe and Happy New Year! We're neighbors, I live in Encino, just spit'n distance from Glendora. Let me know when we can get together for either breakfest or lunch, I'll buy!! Look forward to meet and ride with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted January 15, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 15, 2011 One of the guys mentioned not to put the whole gallon of oil in. This is pretty important, the manual says 4 quarts but the bike only will need about 3 and 1/2 quarts. Site glass on the right side of the engine, half way between the marks while holding the bike straight up should be fine. Good Luck, BOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastwood Posted April 30, 2013 Share #12 Posted April 30, 2013 I had never seen that quote before. I'm a teacher, and I'm certain I can use it for students! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted April 30, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 30, 2013 and I use a torque wrench to re-tighten and don't forget a new crush washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted April 30, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 30, 2013 I would add that you may want to find a 2 by 4 to set the kickstand on to get the bike level when doing an oil change to get as much oil out of the pan as possible.(also handy for checking oil in the sight glass) your bike may feel a bit upright but if youre careful your bike will not tip over, it should still feel stable. Brian Loosen the oil plug and the oil filter first...set kickstand on the 2x4....then remove oil plug and oil filter. I use a measuring cup for putting in the last 1/2 quart of oil to prevent putting too much oil into the scoot. Boomer....who sez it helps to put a wide oil pan under the bike BEFORE you remove the oil drain plug and oil filter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 30, 2013 Share #15 Posted April 30, 2013 Loosen the oil plug and the oil filter first...set kickstand on the 2x4....then remove oil plug and oil filter. I use a measuring cup for putting in the last 1/2 quart of oil to prevent putting too much oil into the scoot. Boomer....who sez it helps to put a wide oil pan under the bike BEFORE you remove the oil drain plug and oil filter.... Depends on where you are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanddonna Posted October 11, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2014 Hi guys, I am thinking about using the Rotella T6 for my next oil change. Need to know a couple of things. What is the weight that I need (10w30 etc.) and what brands of filters and part number will fit my '09 RSV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted October 12, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 12, 2014 I use PL14610 Purolator "Pure-One". And Rotela T6 ful syn 10w30 is all you get unless you go to the non full syn weight wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtRider Posted October 12, 2014 Share #18 Posted October 12, 2014 I believe T6 is Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Fully Synthetic Motor Oil T5 is- Shell Rotella T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted October 12, 2014 Share #19 Posted October 12, 2014 Don't over tighten the drain plug,,, I found out it can get messy fast http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50879 A crush washer and torque wrench , tighten to 31 ft lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoochster Posted October 12, 2014 Share #20 Posted October 12, 2014 Where do you all get the crush washer from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannarsv Posted November 21, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 21, 2014 Crush washers are as good Item to put on "the" list, so when you need a little something to complete an order to get to the minimum $ ammount to get free shipping. I keep a running list of such items, anything you know your gonna need. why not I'm all for "free" shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondy66 Posted May 15, 2015 Share #22 Posted May 15, 2015 It's as easy as the rest of the guys say. I use a band type filter wrench to loosen filter. Filter diameter is 2.575 if you need to get one. I've been using Amsoil 10-40 and really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoochster Posted May 15, 2015 Share #23 Posted May 15, 2015 What is the size of the crush washer and how do you know if you need a new one? Crush washers are as good Item to put on "the" list, so when you need a little something to complete an order to get to the minimum $ ammount to get free shipping. I keep a running list of such items, anything you know your gonna need. why not I'm all for "free" shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted May 15, 2015 Share #24 Posted May 15, 2015 Where do you all get the crush washer from? Hooster: See here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?101114-Purolator-PL14459-Oil-Filter and here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?100874-Purolator-Oil-Filters-14610-amp-14612&p=903030#post903030 and here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?96009-Oil-Filter-Comparisons-Hey-I-m-no-Engineer and here http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?95817-Crush-Washers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoochster Posted May 15, 2015 Share #25 Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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