**Assemble the following tools as needed:**
  * 4mm Allen Wrench
  * 10mm and 17mm sockets w/ ratchet or open-ended wrenches
  * Oil Catch Pan
  * Oil Filter Wrench
  * Oil (2.6 qts required)
  * Oil Filter (see [[http://fzronline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=234|Oil Filter Cross Reference]])
  * Scrap Cardboard / Aluminium Foil
**First start the engine and run until normal running temp is reached. Then begin. 
**Begin the procedure:**
  - Remove your left fairing by using the 4mm Allen wrench.
  - Remove fairing bracket that is near kickstand using a 10mm socket or open-ended wrench.
  - Use cardboard and place between the FZR's oil pan and header. Fold in "V" shape at oil pan.\\ **Optional:** Cover cardboard area with aluminium foil.
  - Place oil catch pan underneath oil drain plug.
  - Remove oil drain plug with 17mm socket or open-ended wrench. When the plug is out oil should flow onto (aluminium-foiled) cardboard and into oil catch pan.
  - When oil has slowed draining, insert the oil drain plug into FZR's oil pan by hand.
  - Move oil catch pan to front of bike and adjust "V" shaped (aluminium-foiled) cardboard to drain from underneath the  oil filter and into the oil catch pan. 
  - Remove filter with wrench. Ensure that the oil is directing away from the headers and into the oil catch pan.
  - Before installing new filter, use a small amount of new oil on filter seal. Install new oil filter - hand tighten.
  - Remove "V" shaped (aluminium-foiled) cardboard and discard.
  - You may remove the oil drain plug and allow the remaining oil to drain out.
  - Install oil drain plug.
  - Remove and discard cardboard.
  - Remove oil catch pan from area. Remember to recycle.
  - Remove oil filler cap and pour in new fluid. Yamaha recommends 2.6 quarts of oil with filter change. Keep a watchful eye on sight glass.
  - Install fairing bracket and fairing.
  - Turn over engine and let it run for a minute. Shut off engine, let it sit for a minute, then check oil sight glass and fill as necessary.