From Basem Wasef,
Your Guide to Motorcycles.
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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.

If necessary, remove fairing or bodywork blocking access to the engine

If bodywork surrounds the engine that needs an oil change, you'll have to remove it. Don't worry- this is easier than it sounds.

Bikes often come equipped with small toolkits under their seats; if you can't find yours, use the appropriate Phillips screwdriver and/or Allen wrench in order to unscrew the bolts holding your fairing to the frame.

Be sure to keep all fasteners, brackets and bolts together in a safe place until it's time to put everything back together again.