[K9Stryker]

Should hit 600 miles next week. I been checking out other threads dealing with the 600 mile service and my question is at the 600 mile change should I go regular or synthetic 10-40? I'm north of Nashville bout 45 miles and we have been having to my understanding uncharacteristic hot weather, mid 90's, so I should be good to go running 10-40? As far as oil brands on my Vstar that I had and my Raptor 350s I use the Yamalube and havent had any issues. Any input on brand would be appreciated as well.

 

[wlfpak65]

Im in San Diego and i started off the Bat with Semi...... Dont go Full :-[ I was buying the YamahaLube then Switched to Maxell i think the brand is???

 

[SmokenJoe]

Go right to Syn. Dealer says no problem. THEY sell it!

 

[K9Stryker]

Go right to Syn. Dealer says no problem. THEY sell it!

Syn 10-40 or Syn 20-50 like the book says to use 20-50?

 

[schimbo stryker]

this is what i just got and will be doing today.

 

[K9Stryker]

Cool thanks schimbo

 

[schimbo stryker]

My filter was in there like it was permanent. We had to hammer a screw driver thru the old filter just to pry it off. My last service was at the dealer and they overtightened like a B

 

[K9Stryker]

I have never taken any of my toys to the dealer for oil changes. I do them all myself.

 

[schimbo stryker]

I have never taken any of my toys to the dealer for oil changes. I do them all myself.

My dealer told me that the first service had to be done by them .

 

[Guest]

My filter was in there like it was permanent. We had to hammer a screw driver thru the old filter just to pry it off. My last service was at the dealer and they overtightened like a B

Did you get the Amsoil filter or use the Yamaha filter?

 

[schimbo stryker]

Just got it all from napa cause we have an account there so I got a napa gold filter.

 

[Guest]

Just got it all from napa cause we have an account there so I got a napa gold filter.

Oh. Amsoil has its own filters and I was curious as to the quality..

 

[saclean]

Well i need to chime in hear. So i am old school and when i say old i mean okd. i used to change my oil every 2500 miles with conventional 10-40 when i lived in California (LA). so i poss a question can it hurt to change the oil before its due with synthic oil. living in chicago the bike will not run for 4 months time. I was thinking of changing the oil out when i pen them up for the winter. ???

 

[mkohnen]

Re: Re: First oil change coming up soon

Just got it all from napa cause we have an account there so I got a napa gold filter.

can you post the part number?

 

[schimbo stryker]

I left the receipt at work. I won't be back till Tuesday sorry

 

[disgruntled0311]

My 2 cents. Modern synthetics will outperform conventional petroleum products, but remember, oil has 3 jobs. Lubricate, cool and clean. Key word "clean". The oil is constantly circulating and carrying little bits of metal and carbon to be deposited in your oil filter before returning to the engine. So even if synthetic oil can go 12,000 miles vs 5,000 on conventional, be sure to change the filter at regular intervals regardless of oil type. Otherwise it defeats the purpose. You may already know this, but some people overlook it.

 

[K9Stryker]

Re: Re: First oil change coming up soon

Just got it all from napa cause we have an account there so I got a napa gold filter.

can you post the part number?

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=FIL1358_0324457436

 

[Russ Overmier]

The problem with going to syn right away is that your bike has ceramic cylinders. being ceramic they are extremely smooth from the start and they don't create wear like metal cylinders do. You might want to concider going alittle longer with reg oil to give your rings a chance to seat then go to full syn for sure. I would recomend at least 1,000 miles if not more...

 

[SmokenJoe]

There are cars that come with synthetic oil right from the factory.

 

[K9Stryker]

There are cars that come with synthetic oil right from the factory.

Yes Sir, they sure do! My truck and wife's acadia did.