tparrott00 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I recently (end of June) bought my first bike (I'm 58 years old) and absolutely love riding! I did get a cruiser which I know is frowned upon by many in these forums but since I only want to cruise I felt it was appropriate. I've already put over 1500 miles on the bike and I'm sure it needs an oil change. In the Hilliard or Columbus area where would be the best place to do this? Also, is a bike oil change usually a drop-off or a wait until done job? I'll be needing tires next summer and also need t oknow the best place in the area for that. I have a 2000 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 with just under 16,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Welcome and congrats on the new bike. Most riders do their own oil changes. It's very easy. If you do want to pay someone to do it, it's usually a call ahead to schedule then drop it off type thing. Especially true at dealerships. Here's a video of a guy walking through an oil change on the same bike: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I highly recommend doing it yourself. I've never taking a bike in for an oil change at a dealer, but I do occasionally get lazy and drop my cars off. Without fail they will over-tighten the drain bolt and overfill the car with oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Changing oil on a cruiser is a 15 minute job that only requires basic tools. The owners manual has all the steps listed. Do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tparrott00 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks! I've yet to even look at the bike to see if it was hard to do or not. I'm sure I'll be doing it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Please try a do-it-yourself. It really IS easy and I agree with bloody that way too often the shops do not do it right or carefully. I'm on my phone so I didn't watch the video but please be sure to recycle your used oil. I get it at Walmart or autozone. Both places take recycled oil. It's a good idea to have a gallon jug to handle the used oil. The only likely problem you might run into is in getting the filter off. When you get the new filter. Invest about $8 to get a filter tool. I prefer the type that fits snugly on the top of the filter can and attaches to your ratchet wrench. Most bikes don't have the space available to use the adjustable strap type. Good Luck!Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I don't mind cruising, I just prefer to do it on a non-cruising bike. welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Please try a do-it-yourself. It really IS easy and I agree with bloody that way too often the shops do not do it right or carefully.I'm on my phone so I didn't watch the video but please be sure to recycle your used oil. I get it at Walmart or autozone. Both places take recycled oil. It's a good idea to have a gallon jug to handle the used oil.The only likely problem you might run into is in getting the filter off. When you get the new filter. Invest about $8 to get a filter tool. I prefer the type that fits snugly on the top of the filter can and attaches to your ratchet wrench. Most bikes don't have the space available to use the adjustable strap type.Good Luck!Chris I have a five gallon jug I use for old oil. Once it's full, I take it to Autozone and dump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks! I've yet to even look at the bike to see if it was hard to do or not. I'm sure I'll be doing it myself.I'm sure if you end up needing a hand, someone will help ya out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 tparrott, I'm in Hilliard-land as well. PM me when ya get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Welcome.Autozone also carries filters and motorcycle oil. Good luck and please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Many moons ago, I had Shadow Sabre. The oil change on that bike is easy. While your at it, I would also change the final drive gear oil. You can do both within 10 to 15 minutes. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4iguy Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Greetings. I do all types of riding. You will find a lot of good people on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 The only likely problem you might run into is in getting the filter off. When you get the new filter. Invest about $8 to get a filter tool. I prefer the type that fits snugly on the top of the filter can and attaches to your ratchet wrench. Most bikes don't have the space available to use the adjustable strap type. Good Luck!ChrisA hammer and screw driver will often work in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have a friend in Springboro SCHMIDT auto care south of Dayton. Does auto & motorcycle work. I get my bike tires mounted there. Heats his shop with a used oil furnace, I drop all my oil off there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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