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Since the owner's manual stated 300 mile breakin, I decided to do a oil and filter change at that interval instead of the 4k. Bought K&N motorcycle oil filters and a case of Honda 10W30 full synthetic for this and future changes. Before going into not using synthetic early please be aware of the different oil classifications (Hydrocracked - 3, POA - 4 and Ester - 5) and each base stock advantage / disadvantage before spewing opinions. That is a whole other thread. This thread was posted to let others know how simple the change is. No lower fairing needs to be removed. Just ride for 15-20 minutes to warm and circulate oil and park in neutral on kickstand. Place drain pan below and use 17mm box wrench to losen drain plug which faces forward on lower bottom left side under bike. Remove by hand and drain oil. Pull dip stick for ventilation and faster draining. Unscrew filter and drain. Fill new filter slightly with oil and roll oil around to wet and moisten the filter pleats and gasket. Install and hand tighten 3/4 turn after gasket contact. Install new crush washer on drain plug and tighten snug. Pour 4 quarts in and you are ready to go. If you stop in gear, you won't get an accurate oil level reading. Must be in neutral and idle for 2-3 minutes and then let sit 3-5 minutes. Pull dipstick wipe clean and insert to seat but not screwed in to get correct reading. My drain pan has markings so I see 4 quarts out and install 4 in.