mooro_uk Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My bike is well overdue an oil change, but this is something I would like to do myself. Can anyone give me any instructions on how to do this. Do I need any tools? I really am clueless!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 if it is a new bike, you have to go to honda official shop for oil change and follow service intervals for not losing your warranty. if not, it is easy to do by yourself still easiest is going to a local shop and let them change the oil for free if you buy the oil from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for your input. Unfortunately it's not a new bike and it's not under warranty anymore. So if I want to do it myself, how would I go about it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 The safest bet for a person who is clueless, as you describe yourself to be would be: 1. Go to small shop and have them change oil and WATCH CLOSELY. 2. Go to Big C and buy some appropriate oil and a wrench, if none comes with your bike. 3. Go home and change your oil again, doing just like the shop did and making sure to dispose of drained oil properly. (maybe take to same shop) That should be 90% fool proof way for you to change your own oil mooro. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Papa Al, sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 17mm ring spanner, an old plastic container, some new oil and you are good to go.. While the engine is still warm but not hot (that can be painful), remove the oil filler cap to allow air in, place the old plastic container under the engine, remove the oil drain plug (it's the big nut under the engine) with the 17mm wrench. When all the oil has drained out, pour a little new oil in the filler to flush any residue out, replace the drain plug (check if the o-ring is in good condition 1st). Fill with new oil, level is marked on the dip stick attached to the filler plug. Replace filler cap. Should do ya !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Carlos that's fantastic advice. Thanks very much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 One more question, any recommendations on which oil should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 jeez. just go to a bike shop and get it changed much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Any fool can do an oil change. FOr about 70baht at a dealer you also get spot lubrication everywhere it is needed, brakes and cables adjusted clutch adjusted chain checked..and probably not lubricated....etc. If you know what you are doing do it yourself. If not find a good dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 jeez. just go to a bike shop and get it changed much easier. I'm sorry have your hands dropped off, I want to do it myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 go forward and do it by yourself but please do not throw the old oil to your sewer, it is not good for environment besides, it might clog it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Nope. But I'm also not dumb enough to want to waste sweat changing oil on a Wave when the bike shops do it for the cost of the oil. As loselazer says where are you going to get rid of the old oil???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Nope. But I'm also not dumb enough to want to waste sweat changing oil on a Wave when the bike shops do it for the cost of the oil. As loselazer says where are you going to get rid of the old oil???? cooking food maybe or donating to a gogo bar for a female oil wrestling event ? The first reason for me not doing the oil change at home is the old oil, there is nothing you can do. You cannot throw it, you cannot sell it. the shops keep the used oils from oil changes in a barrel and sell them to some companies once the barrel is full. This way, more trees to hug and less sewers to get clogged. Edited March 20, 2013 by loserlazer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Its always a good idea to service your bike yourself. Wave or not. And its fun too What To Do With Used Oil From Oil Changes? Engine oil & filter change For a Wave i would just buy the standard Honda oil with blue cap (JASO MA 10W-30). Of course any other brand is fine too It should be stated in the user manual what oil to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) If it already has over 8,000km, you should consider synthetic oil. Edited March 20, 2013 by wjmark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayci Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If it already has over 8,000km, you should consider synthetic oil. Why not use synthetic from the get go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If it already has over 8,000km, you should consider synthetic oil. Why not use synthetic from the get go? standard is said to let the engine wear a little to run in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooro_uk Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks for the constructive and some not so constructive replies guys! Synthetic oil sounds like the way forward as the bike has 15k on it now. I never knew that getting rid of it would be an issue, but now my missus and her friends will have no excuse for a "naked oil wrestling competition" every 6 months! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjmark Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My Wave has over 60,000km and is now part dirt-bike (see my profile pic). I put in synthetic at about 35,000, and I always drive it hard... Still runs strong - no smoke - no noises. Great. Personally, I would change the oil twice in quick succession - just to get rid of all the old oil and to ensure it is full of synthetic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 synthetic oil for wave is too much, wave is based for economy and a bottle of synthetic oil is around 300 - 400 thb just get a bottle of castrol activ for 80 thb and it works very well you cannot even notice the difference. there is no performance raise or something after pouring 400 thb synthetic oil to wave. But hey synthetic oil last longer and of course better for engine and if you love your bikes - i have a wave too - like me you can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 wjmart: Petroleum and synthetic oils are fully compatible and missable. No reason to flush out every trace of petroleum when changing over, except to make yourself feel better. Mooro et al: drop used oil off at any moto shop (as suggested in post 4) as they all have a used oil drum that is eventually sold to a recycler. Although I am fully capable of changing my own oil, like most riders, I take my bikes in to a shop, as it's cheap and I like to flirt with the jing behind the counter. chacha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I can't read Thai, but the owners manual on my 2011 Wave 110i seems to warn against low friction (=synthetic?) oils. Not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I can't read Thai, but the owners manual on my 2011 Wave 110i seems to warn against low friction (=synthetic?) oils. Not sure why. You need JASO MA not MB. Its no automatic scooter, guess thats the reason. But it has nothing to do with synthetic or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserlazer Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 My Wave has over 60,000km and is now part dirt-bike (see my profile pic). I put in synthetic at about 35,000, and I always drive it hard... Still runs strong - no smoke - no noises. Great. Personally, I would change the oil twice in quick succession - just to get rid of all the old oil and to ensure it is full of synthetic... vjmark, you can pump some compressed air from the oil intake for 2-3 time - 4-5 seconds if your shop has an air compressor after fully draining the old oil. It will pump out some significant amount of old oil from oil drain hole. I cannot believe the dirtiness and amount of old of oil coming out after some compressed air all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklev Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hard to believe it's impossible to get a Wave owner's manual in English on the internet....... I mean it is totally and completely absolutely impossible! Prove me wrong please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I can't read Thai, but the owners manual on my 2011 Wave 110i seems to warn against low friction (=synthetic?) oils. Not sure why. Possibly due to the auto clutch. But just guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Keep the old oil. Use it for chain lube and soaking any cheap tools in (stops them rusting). Good in padlocks that are seizing up as well... Cheap oil is fine, change it regularly and the bike will roll n roll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hard to believe it's impossible to get a Wave owner's manual in English on the internet....... I mean it is totally and completely absolutely impossible! Prove me wrong please! You are correct sir. Apparently they don't sell the bike in English speaking countries. French, Spanish, Portuguese, yes. English...the universal language...ha! Finally, that year of high school Spanish is paying off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) EDIT: deleted, wrong thread Edited March 21, 2013 by wantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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