Ok guys/girls I'm in need of an oil change. I don't want to buy oil from the dealership b/c we all know it's gonna cost a small fortune. So who has a suggestion of what to use. I know it's 10w40 but is it supposed to be regular motor oil or synthetic. I bought the bike used, the guy said he used the equivelent of factory but i dunno what the factory used so..... help me out here.

Thanks for all the help!!

i'll be asking alot more questions as the time goes by i'm sure and i get to know my bike a lil more.

 

my local walmart sells motorcycle oil but i just bought mine from an independent dealer here in town. it was abour 4.50/quart for 10w40 and 6.50 for the filter. i did the oil change this afternoon in about half an hour - first time i've changed the oil on this bike

 

After a lot of research I ended up with Shell Rotella full synthetic 10-40.

You want to steer clear of oil additives and "energy conserving oil", because they contain "friction modifiers" that could impair clutch operation.

 

thanks for the info guys. But Does anyone know if the factory uses regular motorcycle oil. or do they use synthetic motorcycle oil. I just don't want to end up mixing the wrong oils and seizing up the motor.

 

i've been running cheveron synthetic with no problems

 

Japanese engines are practically bulletproof... on that note, I say RUN VEGETABLE OIL

 

Im with sixs929....Shell Rotella (walmart $9 a gallon) is an excellent choice. Also, Chevron Delo 400 (walmart $9 a gallon) is also a great choice.

With oil filters... I heard to stay away from Fram. I use Mobil 1 filters ($10 apiece Autozone) Purolator and Bosch ($6 apiece)are good choices too.

 

I've been swearing to Motul 300V Sport. Its expensive but its worth the effort. Get an oil which is suited for a sportbike.

 

Thanks, jeffreyg - I've been a husband for 25 years and a father of teenagers so long, I forgot what it was like to have someone agree with me !!

And matt365 - I can't believe Y2K929RR hasn't yelled at you yet for suggesting vegetable oil. He's an engineer, y'know. [8D]

 

Also, TweakedCBR929RR, what I did was play it safe - I did the research, chose the oil I wanted to use, and did a full oil and filter change to make sure I had nothing but the chosen stuff in there.
As far as mixing synthetic and regular (mineral-based) oils, check out this Shell Rotella link for some answers. http://www.rotella.com/answer/may2005.html

And I keep forgetting to say what a great-looking bike you've got there, man.