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Pirate Morgan · 04-21-2006, 08:09 PM

Hello again everybody !! Just wanted to say that I hope everybody had a nice winter season and will have a safe riding season !! A big thank you to all that helped me out last season with a few questions I had. Hope I can lend a hand to someone this year.
First question of this season -
Gonna be doing my own oil change soon. I am going full synthetic oil. What should I expect for a lifespan with syntehtic oil on board (5k, 6k,

)

Thank you in advance for your reply!!!

blackie1491 · 04-22-2006, 01:14 AM

Use the suggested change recommendations in your manual, just make sure you do the filter each change.

tlwisner · 04-22-2006, 07:56 AM

I change mine at the manual's intervals, using full synthetic and a filter every time. That's me...

Pirate Morgan · 04-24-2006, 03:49 PM

Ok guys, I'm having a bit of trouble. I went looking for Synthetic 10w-40 Oil and decided to ask a couple of ??? before I buy. Do all manufacturers make Synthetic 10w-40? I only found one option at the local Wally World, and it was a Synthetic Blend. Before I go out to the local automotive stores (Pep Boys, Autozone, Advanced Auto, Napa), I wanted your opinion.
My questions are -
1) None of the oil (regular or different weight synthetic) ever listed to be rated SF or SG as required by the manual. I saw SA, SL, and other S? combinations but not what I needed. What gives with that?
2) Does this Synthetic oil have to be motorcycle specific? I know there has been some debate with this issue as I read a little on this site last year. But I want pros and cons from those who are doing there own changes and I can't find that debate anymore.
I'd like to get this oil changed this week ... weather will be crap anyway

Anyway, thanks for your replies ... happy riding

04-21-2006, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Morgan Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Silver/Black Location: Central NY Posts: 73	Spring is here somewhat ... Hello Again. Hello again everybody !! Just wanted to say that I hope everybody had a nice winter season and will have a safe riding season !! A big thank you to all that helped me out last season with a few questions I had. Hope I can lend a hand to someone this year. First question of this season - Gonna be doing my own oil change soon. I am going full synthetic oil. What should I expect for a lifespan with syntehtic oil on board (5k, 6k, ) Thank you in advance for your reply!!! __________________ Positive Vibrations !!

04-22-2006, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I change mine at the manual's intervals, using full synthetic and a filter every time. That's me... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

04-24-2006, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pirate Morgan Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Silver/Black Location: Central NY Posts: 73	Ok guys, I'm having a bit of trouble. I went looking for Synthetic 10w-40 Oil and decided to ask a couple of ??? before I buy. Do all manufacturers make Synthetic 10w-40? I only found one option at the local Wally World, and it was a Synthetic Blend. Before I go out to the local automotive stores (Pep Boys, Autozone, Advanced Auto, Napa), I wanted your opinion. My questions are - 1) None of the oil (regular or different weight synthetic) ever listed to be rated SF or SG as required by the manual. I saw SA, SL, and other S? combinations but not what I needed. What gives with that? 2) Does this Synthetic oil have to be motorcycle specific? I know there has been some debate with this issue as I read a little on this site last year. But I want pros and cons from those who are doing there own changes and I can't find that debate anymore. I'd like to get this oil changed this week ... weather will be crap anyway Anyway, thanks for your replies ... happy riding __________________ Positive Vibrations !!

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04-22-2006, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,210	Use the suggested change recommendations in your manual, just make sure you do the filter each change.

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