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Posted by chief
 - September 18, 2010, 19:54:43 PM

Time, mileage, storage, and weather determines when you should change the oil.

One primary reason to switch to synthetic as soon as possible is the fact its more resistant to moisture (and heat) which means even if the bike sits in the cold, outdoors, etc you don't have to accelerate your oil change frequency very often.

I always change my oil the beginning of each riding season. I may change one time during the season - makes me feel good - and we have a long season. I change before any multi-day/week trip. Rarely is mileage a factor for me as a result.

Honestly, most motorcycle riders don't use the bike as daily transport so mileage is a non-factor. The books says 5K or 6 months.

Go to a good full synthetic asap. I use only full synthetic in all my bikes and autos.

Posted by VoodooChild
 - September 18, 2010, 14:36:36 PM

Recently bought a '99 Drifter 1500, no owner's manual.  Wondering on oil change interval?  I just recently (1000 mi) changed it.  Using Vlavoling 10/40 conventional MC oil.  Also, what about the Mobil 1 synthetic MC oil everybody swears by on the forum?  When can I switch to that (currently have 19K on the odometer.)  How does that affect the change interval?  Thanks!

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