Oil & Filter Change?

[jampot]

Dumb question, so I apologise in advance!
I'm waiting on a new filter & oil & am going to replace them next week once I get them.
Is there anything that I should take note of or does the Haynes cover all I will need to know?
The last 2 jobs I have attempted on the bike have all gone horribly wrong & I don't want to mess something up again! :)

[Sligeach]

when putting on the new filter, you don't need the filter tool, just finger tight is adequate

[Mansie]

If you have difficulty getting the oil filter off, then DO NOT stick an old screwdriver in to wiggle it off. Get a proper oil filter wrench, either adjustable, strap or fixed size.

[leopard_pagan]

just before you fit the new oil filter, dab your finger in to the old oil and wipe round the rubber seal on the new filter.

[razortooth]

don't forget to screw the drain plug back on before you fill in the new oil...

[leopard_pagan]

i've done some silly stuff in the past, that is one id NEVER admit to!

[razortooth]

didn't done that - but a friend of mine did this at his gsxr750... :D
so i'm always checking the plug is screwed in

[jampot]

All done & sorted!
Old filter was a bit of a nightmare to get off but other than that, all was good!

Thanks for all your advice! :D