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4. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the new
oil filter rubber seal (4).
5. Using a special tool and a torque
wrench, install the new oil filter and
tighten to a torque of:
26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)
Use only the Honda genuine oil filter or a
filter of equivalent quality specified for
your model. Using the wrong Honda filter
or a non-Honda filter which is not of
equivalent quality may cause engine
damage.
(4) Oil filter rubber seal
6. Check that the sealing washer on the
drain plug is in good condition and
install the plug. Replace the sealing
washer every other time the oil is
changed, or each time if necessary.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m , 22 lbf·ft)
7. Fill the crankcase with the recommended
grade oil; approximately:
3.6 l (3.8 US qt, 3.2 Imp qt)
8. Install the oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5
minutes.
10. Several minutes after stopping the
engine, check that the oil level is at the
upper level mark in the inspection
window with the motorcycle upright
on firm, level ground. Make sure there
are no oil leaks.
