Annual versus 10,000 mile maintenance.

[BrewinProf]

Just venting here... Its been close to a year since my last maintenance and I've ridden 8000 miles since then. I guess I'm supposed to do the annual instead of waiting the extra couple of months to finish out the 10,000 mile clock? bummer.

 

[OldBiker72]

I'd rather service sooner. I am not a fan of the 10K intervals. I do my bikes at about 4.5K to 5K. Most of the oils tend to break down much faster than we think and viscosity goes down. An oil change is cheaper than repairs or component wear. Regards

 

[Kiwicol]

If it's been a year, then yes, do the service. 8,000 miles is still a good distance on 1 oil change.

The 10,000 mile is if you're doing big miles per year & you'd likely cover more than 10,000 if you just did it on an annual basis, hence the 2 change criteria. If you were doing high miles, say 15,000 in a year, then you change at 10,000 miles, more frequently than annually, but if you're doing less than 10,000 a year then do it annually.

 

[Nungers]

Disagree with you lads. I always service (I do them myself) at the recommended distance, miles or km, in the R3 case it is 16k and that is what I do. 16k, 32k, 48k, etc etc, not hard.
My old R111 has 180k on it and still going strong. It has done a lot of towing, so I change final drive oil after each trip.
Also I see no need to service at a yearly interval, waste of time and money, especially if it is being ridden regularly. Oils are better than you think

My 2 bobs worth

 

[OldBiker72]

Just a tiny fragment of suggested oil change intervals... I tend to play it safe - its a cheap(er) option.

 

[mo8414]

I do about 6k miles or so a year. Ill change it every 3k miles. $240 a year for oil isn't going to break the bank. Plus I use the used oil in my tractor so it works out.

 

[Journeyman]

Just a tiny fragment of suggested oil change intervals... I tend to play it safe - its a cheap(er) option.

Been following DelBoy for years- fella absolutely knows his stuff. His oil test is a new one to me though (thanks for sharing) and makes perfect sense.