How much oil to put in a honda vtr1000?

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roberto_baggio7 · Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:48 am

hey guys, i want to change the oil on my honda vtr1000 firestorm (year 2000) and i would like to know:
1- which oil (brand/type) should i buy?
2- how much oil do i need to put in?
3- which filter should i buy?

i don't want to take it to the garage at the begining of every season because they charge me an arm and a leg! i know the tires and brakes are good, but what else do i have to do before the begining of the season?

Gadjet · #2 Unread post by **Gadjet** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:50 am

1. whatever motorcycle specific brand you like, as long as it meets the required specs (see your manual)
2. this should be stamped on the engine case, right around the oil sight glass.
3. go to your local Honda dealer, ask for an oil filter for your bike.

roberto_baggio7 · Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:09 am

i don't have the owner manual...
if someone has it, please tell me which oil is recommended.

thanks!

Johnj · #4 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:19 am

Try Googleing your bikes model number. You might find the owners manual online as a pdf file.

#5 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:15 pm

Depends on where you live.

10W40 is usually a safe choice. Brand is basically irrelevant so long as it doesn't contain friction modifiers.

#6 Unread post by **Big B** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:48 am

the vtr takes 4.1 quarts of 10w/40 (recommended) dunno the type of filter, but your local honda dealer should have one in stock