Honda VFR1200X/XD Manual page 81

Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil & Filter
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NOTICE
Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can
cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands
and grades of oil. They may affect lubrication and clutch
operation.
For the recommended oil and oil selection
guidelines, see "Maintenance
Fundamentals."
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Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Changing the oil and filter requires special
tools. We recommend that you have your
motorcycle serviced by your dealer.
Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or
equivalent specified for your model.
NOTICE
Using the wrong oil filter can result in serious damage to
the engine.
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1. Remove the right engine heat guard and
right under fairing.
2. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3
to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for
2 to 3 minutes.
4. Place on a firm, level surface and lower
the side stand.
5. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt.
6. Remove the oil fill cap, drain bolt, and
sealing washer to drain the oil.
Sealing
washer
P. 76
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Drain bolt