Oil Change and Radiator Flush I began by first removing the 2 lower fairings with the bike on the center stand. First I drained the oil, position the drain pan below the oil plug. The manual says to warm up the engine to get the oil to flow better, I don't do that since I like my skin unburnt, I just let it flow out for a very long time! Remove the drain plug 17mm, Inspect it for pitting the soft metal washer might need to be replaced if it is pitted. When replacing the oil filter it is