Oil changes are of the easiest and most effective ways to prolong the life of your bike, and should be performed every six months or 3,000 miles-- whichever comes first. Carbureted bikes are more susceptible to the ravages of storage since fuel can easily contaminate the engine oil, so be extra vigilant with non-fuel injected bikes. 

Before you start, make sure you have the following supplies ready:

• An allen wrench or screwdriver (for fairing removal, if necessary.)
• An oil filter wrench (for removing the oil filter.)
• The appropriate crush washer for your oil drain plug-- this can be purchased from a hardware store or motorcycle service shop.
• A pair of needle-nose pliers, in case the oil filler cap is hard to reach or tightly screwed on.
• An adjustable socket wrench.
• Clean rags.
• The proper amount of manufacturer-recommended engine oil.
• A new, manufacturer-approved oil filter.
• A funnel. 

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