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03-29-2008, 11:37 AM | #1 |
orangina Zed
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LI, NY
Moto: '12 Z1000
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changing oil/filter
hey guys,
this going to be my first time changing the oil and filter on my bike myself. just a couple ?s -should i go to a stealership and order an OEM filter and oil? or do you guys recommend any particular online place. -do you guys recommend any particular type/brand oil? - i don't have stands for the bike, should that be a problem? ( i'm thinking not ) TIA
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03-29-2008, 02:51 PM | #2 | |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
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I have always used OEM filters on my bikes... Just a personal preferance, and I buy oil at the same time. Stands are not necessary to change the oil, just make it easier. When you drain the oil, just be sure to stand it straight up for a bit to get all the oil out (depending on where your drain plug is) |
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03-29-2008, 03:28 PM | #3 |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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You can also get fram bike filters at the auto stores. Murrays auto around here also sells some MC oil.
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03-29-2008, 04:13 PM | #4 | |
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
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I use K&N filters. A little pricey...and I've used the fram's...and used OEM filters. They are all with in a few buck of each other. I use Repsol 10W40 synth blend. I buy it from www.sportbiketrackgear.com
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03-29-2008, 08:22 PM | #5 |
Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
Moto: Old Superbikes
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Read this: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Con...tml#OilFilters and make your own decision. I use the long Purolator Pure One filter on the CBR and GTX oil. But I have heard good things about Shell Rotella.
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03-29-2008, 08:27 PM | #6 |
RIP REX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
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amsoil and kn filter
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