How to perform a Suzuki Boulevard M50 / C50 oil and filter change in 7 easy steps. Quick video breaks down how to change the oil and filter on a Boulevard M50 and Boulevard C50, what you'll need (including tools and oil type), and what the correct torque specifications are, as per Suzuki's own service manual.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED FOR THIS OIL & FILTER CHANGE
- 4 litres of 10W40 semi-synthetic motorcycle oil:
- 17mm socket bit and socket wrench
- Rags, paper towel, a funnel, and a drain pan: A dollar store is your best place for these
SPECIFICATIONS
Oil type: SAE 10W-40, API, SF/SG or SH/SJ with JASO MA
Oil capacity (oil change, no filter change): 3 litres
Oil capacity (oil change, with filter change): 3.4 litres
Engine Overhaul Oil Capacity: 3.7 litres
Intervals: Change oil at 1,000 km (600 miles), and every 6,000 km (4,000 miles) thereafter, or once every year, whichever comes first.
Oil drain bolt torque: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.0 lb-ft)
Oil filter torque: 20 N·m, 2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 lb-ft) or “after contacting the O-ring, tighten 2 turns.”
WHAT'S NEXT?
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If you'd like to also change your gear oil (shaft drive oil), there's a video for that too, here:
PS: This video applies to 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and even 2020 805cc Suzuki Boulevards. Hopefully Suzuki will have a new motor for us in 2021... but probably not... Ride safe everyone!
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