Yahmaha Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I am new to riding a street bike and was wondering how often one should change the oil? The dealer seems to think 5000 miles between oil changes it just fine? Any thoughts? Also do most bikes burn oil and require topping off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazer Joe Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Yeah, oil change at 5000 miles is about right, and oil filter too. Its the life blood of your machine. Bike will burn off some oil over time so keep an eye on the level. FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Mad Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadracejoe Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I change oil + filter @ 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ12SP Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Oil & Filter every 3000, Yam say every 6000 but it don't cost much to keep her fresh ! Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billinom8s Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 have to say, i change oil and filters every 4000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad bout donutz Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 oil nd filter every 3000, better to be safe than sorry for all it costs, its worth it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 The harder you ride the quicker the oil change. Also mineral oils require changing more often than chemical oil. The type of oil filter also makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxxberg Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 wht about first maintenance? that at 600 miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 wht about first maintenance? that at 600 miles? At 600 miles (or after 6 weeks - whichever comes sooner) the first service is due, oil and oil filter are changed I do believe, mine's coming up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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