#3: Now, turn off the engine so that you can begin the process. Remove both of the seats and the console cover from the machine and place them to the side.
#4: Put the oil pan under the motor and remove the drain bolt with your 17mm deep socket. The drain bolt is located in the centermost of the holes in the middle skid plate. This hole is easier to reach from the passenger side, as it's a little closer to that side. Watch out for the hot oil; the gloves will help a little, but you can get burned if you aren't careful.
Tip: Use a clean oil pan so you can check for foreign materials, metal shavings, grit and the like.
#5: Remove the oil filler plug (dipstick) so that it allows for the oil located in this area to drain as well.
#6: Carefully remove the oil filter using the filter wrench. Make sure to wipe up the oil that inevitably spills from the filter when you remove it. You don't want to leave spilled oil on your motor or on the ground.
#7: Lube the O-ring of the new oil filter with a thin coat of lithium grease. If you're using the factory Yamaha filter, make sure the O-ring is correctly positioned in the groove of the cartridge.