i know this topic has prolly already been talked about but for my own self i was wondering i am gonna do a oil change and air filter on my 01 929rr and i was wondering what type of oil i should use? ive heard alot about rotella oils now i belive also that it takes 4.2 quarts someone correct me if im wrong. now the air filter change as well what type of air filter should i get.

 

Rotella is great for them, 3.8 quarts.

Stock air filter flows fine but if you want a reusable one, k+n and bmc make them.

 

now i was told that 10w40 is what is recomended for that bike now i have also heard that like a 20w50 is used i just dont wana blow my mechine up or over work the engine i wana use a good oil ty for ur replys

 

20-50 is for the bigger twins. too thick for a sportbike. stick with 10w-40, and depending on the milage, i would even go with a synthetic. I swear by good ole honda brand HP4S full syn 10w-40 for any litre bike. its really up to your own personal preference, but i will tell you one thing. dont let the nay-sayers dissuade you. Full Synthetic oil is always going to be a better choice for a high performance application, no matter the miles/previous oils used. there are those that will say that if its not run through with full syn from day one, then its not worth it, but thats like someone telling you that you shouldnt quit smoking because all of the damage is already done. make sure whatever oil you choose is labeled as "wet-clutch safe" or "without moly", or else it will cause your clutch to slip. as far as air filters are concerned, stay away from K&N. for the money, BMC is much better, but those are reserved for heavily modified bikes due to how free flowing they are. K&N is actually proven that they are more restrictive than stock. if you want it for the washability, then go with the bike master brand. thats what i have run on my 929 and i cant complain.

 

well thank you i def wana go with honda oil and the air ill go with that one as well the bike master ty for all ur help now i heard that the air filter is a pain to get to how much of a pain is it?

 

It's under the fuel tank. The cover is held down with a gazillion screws. It helps to have a screwdriver that is a bit longer for the two center ones.