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Posted by Varooom
- September 19, 2010, 16:34:45 PMIf you use Mobil 1 synthetic, do yourself a favor and use the blend specifically for motorcycles, 4 cycle ones. There is apparently a huge difference and the regular automotive oil sticks the clutch plates together and shortens the clutch life.
I've had 3 clutch jobs and finally switched to the Mean Streak spring, Judge washers and Mobil 1 Motorcycle oil. Pulling stumps out back,
Varooom
Posted by chief
- September 18, 2010, 19:54:43 PMTime, 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 PMRecently 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!