Before draining the engine oil, you'll want to unscrew the oil filler cap (it's usually made of black plastic, with a raised twist tab.) Doing so will allow the oil to drain more quickly.
If the cap is hard to reach or tightly screwed on, you might want to use needle-nose pliers.
Step By Step: How to Change Your Motorcycle's Engine Oil
By Basem Wasef, About.com
Unscrew the Oil Filler Cap
If your fingers can't reach, needle-nose pliers should do the trick.
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- Get your supplies ready, and expose your engine
- Unscrew the Oil Filler Cap
- Remove the Oil Drain Plug
- Remove and Replace the Crush Washer
- Clean the Oil Drain Plug
- Remove the Oil Filter
- Remove and Clean Plastic Mesh Filter
- Lubricate the O-ring of the New Filter and Attach it to the Engine
- Motorcycle Oil Change - Replace Oil Drain Plug & Plastic Mesh Filter, Pour Oil
- Check the Oil Level
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