Kawasaki Z100 Oil Change
You’re doing it, you’re getting your hands dirty and are beginning [or continuing] to maintain your motorcycle all on your own. Maybe you went to your local Harbor Freight and got a respectable set of tools, maybe you’re pulling out a hand-me-down set from a loved one. What you will come to discover is that while some jobs may feel thankless, be an oil change, a spark plug update, etc.; the act of maintaining your own machine contributes not only to it’s longevity, but your knowledge around the bike, a familiarity that will serve you when sh*t hits the fan.
In the video below I walk you through how to do a blood transfusion oil change for your Kawasaki z1000. This process more or less applies for all sport bikes but always be sure to consult an owners manual or a bike specific forum.
How to change the oil in 2007-2009 Kawasaki z1000 and other z1000 models.
This process is more or less the same for all Japanese motorcycles.
Torque Value:
Drain bolt: 29 Nm or 21 ft lbs
