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I did my 1st change at 300 miles and plan 2nd one at 1000 miles. After that every 5K with Mobil 1 15/50 and Suzuki Oil Filter
I did about the same but I went with a new brand of oil I never used before called Ravenol (10W-40 motorcycle). Made in Germany but was a good deal cheaper than anything else I could find. I got about 8 liters for $50 (semi-synth). Came in interesting jugs with a built-in pop-out spout that I haven't seen before in the US.I did my 1st change at 300 miles and plan 2nd one at 1000 miles. After that every 5K with Mobil 1 15/50 and Suzuki Oil Filter
Could you clarify your statement about plastic clips? Are some of the fairing clips easy to break when changing the oil? If parts can be broken, I'm sure I'll find a way so I might want to have some on hand. Not looking forward to dealing with the fairings when I do my first change in a couple weeks. (Normally use Mobil 1 4T.)I'm not far from being convinced to switch to synthetic and go a little longer between changes (especially with the F - I'm lazy {and really don't want to cycle plastic clips all that much} and leave the fairings on and end up getting a bunch of oil on the exhaust).
As mentioned in my fairing removal post that you replied to....Could you clarify your statement about plastic clips? Are some of the fairing clips easy to break when changing the oil? If parts can be broken, I'm sure I'll find a way so I might want to have some on hand. Not looking forward to dealing with the fairings when I do my first change in a couple weeks. (Normally use Mobil 1 4T.)
I haven't studied it, but could you fashion some sort of funnel (like cutting up a 2-liter soda bottle) or something like in this link to divert the oil off the headers?
New Pig TLS706 Nitrile Form-A-Funnel Flexible Draining Tool, 4.75 x 9-Inches | eBay
So far (two oil changes), I've just undone the center connecting plastic on the F. Still kind of a pain in the arse and a small flat blade screwdriver on the inner left side panel where it's attached comes in very handy. With that panel unconnected, it allows me to get my hand in and wrangle out the filter. The Original filter was a complete PITA to get off, so now, I only use the filters with the 17mm cap. I use HiFlo Filtro 138RC specifically, don't do K&N. Long story but they used to be made by HiFlo and aren't anymore and there have been lot's of failures. Just google "K&N motorcycle oil filter failures". A socket wrench with a short extension slips right between the headers. I always end up coating the headers in oil when I remove the filter, but I don't find that to be a problem. Some Viva paper towels cleans it up nicely, and I've never even noticed any smoke or smell.
K&N used to be made by HiFlo. Not anymore. The K&N has since then allegedly had a higher failure rate and even a recall.I use Motul 7100 and a K&N filter. I will order the Hi-flo next as they are cheaper. I thought K&N and Hi-flow was the same. I saw an oil filter test where they cut a bunch of filters open. Hi-flow and K&N were identical except for the label. Don't know the age of the vid though.
I agree the stock filter was a PITA. Could not find an oil wrench to fit it. Finally just stabbed it with a screwdriver and removed it old school![]()
You’re trying to get me to read books now Jason? C’monHave you looked at the back of your owners manual? It's all spelled out right there in the chart.
its more like using the same piece of toilet paper the next day....lots of guys find the plastic a pain in the ass ....well suzuki says oil filter 8000 miles ....only play with your plastics once a yearSorry but changing your oil without changing the filter is like taking a dump and not wiping your back side.
Well, you can read what the manufacturer says to do, which is what the dealer is "Supposed" to do, or you can do what some guy on the internet tells you to do. Your call.You’re trying to get me to read books now Jason? C’mon
I know, and they're probably right. But They also say spark plugs every 7500 which is pure lunacy.its more like using the same piece of toilet paper the next day....lots of guys find the plastic a pain in the ass ....well suzuki says oil filter 8000 miles ..