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Message started by bojangals43 on 06/08/12 at 09:27:02

Title: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by bojangals43 on 06/08/12 at 09:27:02

Ok, so I'm hoping to get around to changing the oil in my 02' savage this weekend. I bought my bike used about two months ago and my oil level has been ok, but I think it's time to change it (just to be safe). The previous owner said he put 20W50 synthetic in it. I live in Indiana and I wanted to make sure that I'm using the correct weight (I don't really care if it's synthetic or not). Without starting any arguments... what do you reccommend? Thanks for any input! :)

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/08/12 at 09:40:49

Soo, let me get this straight,, YOu walk in, toss an Oil War grenade & THEN say you dont wanna start any arguments? Fo' REall? Who you kiddin? Mite as well walk in a bar & slap the biggest dude in there & then say youre not lookin for any trouble,,

Rotella, 15/40. Protects the movin parts & the wallet, all at the same time.

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by Serowbot on 06/08/12 at 09:45:44

Make sure you put the oil filter in right way 'round...

Biggabaddaboom... if it's backwards... ;)...

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/08/12 at 10:48:33

Box end wrench on plug, pointing the long end toward front tire, lay on right side of bike, rear brake side, & drive down on the wrench,
Cover the pipe with foil or oil will get on it & itll smoke a while,, I dont bother,,some do,,

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by bill67 on 06/08/12 at 12:59:50

Any good motorcycle oil made for a motorcycle is whats called for by Suzuki.

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by bojangals43 on 06/09/12 at 08:23:22

Thanks! I appreciate the advice. Where is the best place i can get the oil filter too?

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/12 at 08:36:40

MOst any shop is gonna have it, or be able to get it for ya. I pay around $4.00 locally.

Title: Re: First oil change (on this bike)
Post by TobyJug on 06/09/12 at 13:01:48

I often find my local dealer is better than buying off the web - no shipping fees. My last oil filter was about $7 CDN.

TJug