Hi, new to the forum-I recently purchased a 2006 Boulevard S40 and changed the oil for the first time yesterday-the oil change thread was awesome! I rode to work and everything seemed fine, but on the ride home the I heard a rattle. I also noticed that the clutch seemed to shift a little differently. Is there a break in period for the new oil or maybe the fact that it was a little warmer than it has been here in Florida? I'm not very mechanically savvy and would appreciate any feedback.

Oil level is good. It's between the two lines. I also used suzuki oil.

replaced the filter and installed it facing the correct way. The bike seemed to ride fine yesterday and this morning, but I noticed a difference on the way home from work.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check them out tomorrow.

Hey Stimpy- I rode to work today and everything seemed fine. I noticed a rattle but seems to have occurred on the same stretch of road and I believe it was the speedometer rattling. I think I am just paranoid about messing up my bike by working on it. I used the Suzuki Oil from the dealership. I did notice on the way home today that the engine seemed warm between my legs but I think it has to do with the fact that I've only been riding 2-3 weeks and the weather for that time period has been between 60-75 degrees and today it was 85 degrees here in Florida. I removed the filter cover last night and checked that the oil filter was installed correctly (it was) and put it back on. There is no leakage and the oil level is between the two lines in the window. The oil filter doesn't screw on or anything, right-the opening fits over the o-ring and the "nipple that sticks out and is held in place by the spring and the oil filter cover?

Thanks, Matt