Posted by TomCat on July 18, 2003 at 04:47:54:
In Reply to: oil change for 86 savage 650 posted by Ken Parker on July 18, 2003 at 03:58:44:
well, prepare to be admonished roundly for not having the clymer's manual! seriously though, i don't know of a site that details this process. it's pretty simple - you'll want an oil filter & o-ring from your parts store (mebbe $9 US), you'll need a metric allen wrench or key for the oil filter cover (right side crank case - the 'triangular cover' - 3 screws), metric wrench for the oil plug (underneath left side of crank case behind kickstand - plug positioned horizontally) and 2 quarts of the oil of your choice.
the only 2 'gotchas' that i can think of are removal of the oil filter (you'll want to have something absorbent underneath that cover to keep oil from running down the case or the muffler when you take it off) and overfilling (particularly if you change the oil out of a cool engine). check the oil level window after about a quart and a half to be safe.
lots of folks here that can help you out with any questions you might have. enjoy the skoot! t..