Oil change

[Zonechamp]

Oil level on a dry sump motor is not that critical. If it is on the stick it is good. A little under or over won't matter one bit, but I guess it is something people need to worry about for some reason.

AMEN! I can't say enough how much I agree with this statement.

 

[Bedifferent]

I read somewhere on here (can't find it now) that the Amsoil filtered out micro particles, alluding to the point that, it benefits your engine and your lasts longer.
I called Performance Oils (the UK distributor) and they said the same. Superior filtering and superior oil stats/specs. That's why I was tempted. However, with the bike still under warranty, it begs the question, before delving into the 'Unknown'

I know there are articles that talk about how one filter, filters better than another. That may be true, but the reality of the situation is I use Triumph filters, change my oil every 5,000 mile and the oil still comes out pretty darn clean. Heck.....I have all I can do to read it on the dipstick it's so clean after 5k miles. Just saying.

 

[Jag]

Mobil 1 oil filter! Change oil twice a year. 10/40 in the fall and 20/50 in the spring. Oil and filter is the cheapest and most effective thing you can do to prolong the life of your engine!!

Then you can:
Change the bevel box oil!
Clean and re grease shaft drive wheel side gear.
Grease the drive shaft spline!
Balance the throttle bodies!
Disassemble the brakes, clean and grease!
Flush brake fluid!
And 70 other things under the maintance schedule.

Like I said oil change is easiest!!

 

[TheRedBaron]

I know there are articles that talk about how one filter, filters better than another. That may be true, but the reality of the situation is I use Triumph filters, change my oil every 5,000 mile and the oil still come out pretty darn clean. Heck.....I have all I can do to read it on the dipstick it's so clean after 5k miles. Just saying.

I changed the oil at half time, on my Thunderbird Storm and it was black...that was at 3,000 miles.
The R3X's half time is 5,000, which is why I am pondering...

 

[Bedifferent]

Mobil 1 oil filter! Change oil twice a year. 10/40 in the fall and 20/50 in the spring. Oil and filter is the cheapest and most effective thing you can do to prolong the life of your engine!!

Then you can:
Change the bevel box oil!
Clean and re grease shaft drive wheel side gear.
Grease the drive shaft spline!
Balance the throttle bodies!
Disassemble the brakes, clean and grease!
Flush brake fluid!
And 70 other things under the maintance schedule.

Like I said oil change is easiest!!

I know some people ignore it and just ride, but for me....it's all about routine maintenance so I can enjoy the ride.

 

[breeze]

*and your oil lasts longer

you guys need to change youre oil more often so us in the oilfield stay working!

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Using quality synthetic oils Rocket oil should be changed at 5,000 miles or at the 1 year mark. Whichever come first. Some would say sooner.

 

[1olbull]

AMEN! I can't say enough how much I agree with this statement.

Tis indeed ballpark at best!

 

[1olbull]

Using quality synthetic oils Rocket oil should be changed at 5,000 miles or at the 1 year mark. Whichever come first. Some would say sooner.

Bill,
On what do you do you base your statement?

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I like 5,000 mile or 1 year interval for safety sake.