Hey guys, new to 2 wheels. What are the factory specs for oil changes? Interval, type, weight, amount, filter, part numbers, etc? I've seen some people use Repsol, some use Rotella ,etc. Got a used 02 with about 14k on her, just wanna keep her running good until I'm ready to move up. Thanks!

 

Download a manual from one of the stickeys. Read this...http://redirectingat.com/?id=42X146&...nsumables.html . I use Rotella T in the blue jug and the wal-mart filter. If you just bought this bike there's some more maint. that needs to be done. And do searches for your problems before you ask, most of the issues have been covered more than once. Oh and welcome to the 2 wheeled world.

 

I go full synthetic. It runs the best IMO. I go either 10w40 or 10w50. Mobil One or Spectro (spelling). It depends too how hard you ride, how much, and so on. I'll change mine again in 3500 miles.

 

I second what skooby said. It is all been covered, but 6k change intervals, Rotella synthetic 5-40 with walmart supertec filter

 

I can't believe my local shop charges 80 bucks to do an oil change on this bike. Seems VERY high.

What are you guys paying for oil changes these days?

 

I refuse to pay someone to change mine, whether it be on a car or bike.

The local shop charges 49.99 for the basic change, I believe it's more for better filters/oil.

When I change mine (~3000-3500 miles), I use Amsoil synthetic 10w-40 along with, as of right now, an OEM filter.

May be changing that up, though (the filter part).

 

It is so easy to chang the oil there is no need to pay someone. You only need a 12mm wrench(in the honda tool kit) the instructions say to take the fairings off, but I take just left side. Not hard at all.

$20 for oil and filter at Wally world

 

+1 to skooby. Rotella T full synth all the way with the premium filter from walmart for like $7.

Another plus about synthetic, besides being better for your bike, is that it has a lot longer life. I've heard it touted to last twice as long as conventional oil, though I'm sure you could find some more specific literature on that..

 

Yeah, there are a ton of articles online, telling of how it lasts longer because it breaks down slower, has higher resistance to heat, etc.

 

I've never had to remove fairing(s) to change the oil n filter lol.