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Njsxb9
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
What mileage intervals do you all change your oil at?

Also, what type of oil is everyone using? Just regular motor oil?
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Bad_karma
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Nicholas,
96S1,99S3 Mobile 1 V twin 20w-50 every 5K.Been in both motors for upgrades and FFI problems no adverse indications of oil problems.
Joe
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Buellboyblue
Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've had one mechanic recommending every 1000 mi's, but reality is 2-3k. I too am curios about intervals other folks use. Likewise for tires . Maybe including in profile ?
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Dentfixer
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 02:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I change my oil before "storing it" for the winter (Ohio), about December. Then again in the spring before the riding season begins, about March. ( Any dry day through the winter though you might see me taking her out no matter what the temps!)I never let it go past 2000 miles between changes. Actually have been changing it at 1000 mostly. Syn 3 is all I have ever used. Not averse to trying other brands though. I only have 6,000 on my XB12 now.
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Dentfixer
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 02:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Stock Dunlops are toast at 6000 now. Front one is cupping, rear is worn. Corsa III's are on order.
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Sloppy
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Oil intervals are completely based on type of oil and riding habits. Buy an oil test kit so you have hard data instead of opinion. Many options are available - try NAPA and Blackstone on the web.

As for oil recommendations, follow the service manual. Synthetics are better if you can afford them. I like M1, 15w-50.
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