question-->who pays for their oil changes

[WyldCFH]

I pay for mine...

There are things in life I'd rather be doing with my time than saving money on an oil change.

 

[HansO]

Always do it myself (other than first service). That way I know for sure it was done, and I know for sure which oil went in and that the filter WAS changed.

Same here

 

[HansO]

THis is my dilemma as the dealer told me $400.? for first 500 mile visit, WTH?

He is seriously ripping you off big time I would ask him to justify the cost I think I paid $180 for my first service and our labour rates are much higher here in Auss

 

[HansO]

ok this is for you motul snobs-i see they are both 10w-40 but 7100 or 300v which one?

300v is a higher quality Racing oli but should ideally be changed more often at 5,000km unless you have done internal mods or plan on thrashing the bike stick to the 7100 and change every 10,000km, apparently the 300v gives smoother shifting but once a bike is run it properly it is fine with the cheaper and longer lasting 7100 oil

 

[Nat67]

Always myself . Couldn't stand the thought of another guys greasy mitts on my baby !
I know it's done right , I know it's done well and not something I have to spend time wondering about if something goes wrong
Mechanically !

 

[HansO]

Also I like to do it my self as I let it drain overnight if I can so as to make sure I get All the Old oil out

 

[RooK]

Dealer's explanation on oil. Just as @HansO said.
300V geared towards racing. Extreme temperatures/conditions very short life oil
Regular "dude" go for 7100.

 

[sonny]

Did take the bike to Oklahoma city once and they completely screwed up replacing a rear tire. Other than that the bike has never seen a professional shop. Changing oil is pretty basic stuff. Would I trust a dealership here in Oklahoma to do a basic oil change? NO. Would I pay someone money to do a job that really does not take long to do? NO. One plus to doing it yourself is that it allows you to inspect the oil after it is drained. A good tattle tell on engine condition.

 

[Lemieuxfan]

Me too, every 5000klms and use Motul 300v

ok pulled the plug on some 300v is that firm changing it at 5000kms/3000 miles or can you add another 1k?

 

[Ishrub]

ok pulled the plug on some 300v is that firm changing it at 5000kms/3000 miles or can you add another 1k?

Relax, it would hardly hurt it as standard change interval is 16,000km/10,000 miles. I would even confirm with MOTUL of the veracity of the claims as if just used for road/street use the oil will not be worked as hard as in race conditions. I would think it may be just a case of over specification as the 7100 is perfectly suitable for road/street use at 2/3 or less cost. There is apparently truth in the use of racing grade brake fluids as they are intended to be changed more frequently and are more susceptible to hydroscopic absorption from air humidity.