Synthetic Oil Too Good ?

[stephencs]

Too Good???????????

Well don't that beat all.........we went from oil that wasn't really doing the job.......... to oil that was ok.........blew right past oil that is perfect and dropped off here at oil that is too slippery. What's next...tires that wear to long?? LOL

 

[Mad Dog]

Uh....OK....How long should tires last?

 

[thexaulted]

No, you shouldn't touch the motor drain. I drain the tank then put the plug back in then fill the tank. I remove the filter then start the motor and run it and let the oil drain into the bucket till clean oil comes out. Then I put the filter back on.
I use a re-usable filter as many on here do. K&P re-usable filters.

Hey Raywood are you using one of those oil scavengers or what ever its called or are you just doing it as you said? Start it up with the fresh oil and no filter until it runs clean. I like that and will try it next oil change if that's how your doing it!

 

[Raywood]

Hey Raywood are you using one of those oil scavengers or what ever its called or are you just doing it as you said? Start it up with the fresh oil and no filter until it runs clean. I like that and will try it next oil change if that's how your doing it!

I don't use any of those oil scavengers. No need. The return from the oil filter routes to the vented tank so no hard done. But the scavenger may be a bit cleaner and less messy!

 

[hjr525252]

am i stupid for changing my oil every 2500

 

[hjr525252]

oil change

i read here that you guys go 4000 and 5000 on an oil change....am i syupid for changing every 2500

 

[hjr525252]

or just stupid for not been able to spell

 

[Raywood]

i read here that you guys go 4000 and 5000 on an oil change....am i syupid for changing every 2500

What kind of oil you using. I'm one of the ones that don't worry about it till over 5000 sometimes more!!!
But I use a good V-Twin motorcycle approved synthetic oil.

I think new Vettes on Mobil 1 go 10,000 between changes (different than an air-cooled motor) but just trying to show the difference in dino and syn oil.

I think it comes down to what you are comfortable with.

 

[francoblay1]

No, you shouldn't touch the motor drain. I drain the tank then put the plug back in then fill the tank. I remove the filter then start the motor and run it and let the oil drain into the bucket till clean oil comes out. Then I put the filter back on.
I use a re-usable filter as many on here do. K&P re-usable filters.

Ray/guys,

Just a quick question... "you shouldn't touch the motor drain" WHY?

Thanks gents

 

[STROKER]

not real positive on this, but i think its because the drain plug is
very easy to 'strip' the threads. believe there is something about this on
the "how-to" threads if i remember right.

 

[woodbutcher]

recommended way to TCB The Oil Scavenger by Rouge Chopper. Visit ValueTeck And Save! . that way there is no chance of stripping the threads on the crankcase drain.

 

[08mastiff]

I change my oil at 2,500 and always thought that it didn't look that bad. I think next time I will go to 4,000 and experiment from there. BTW love the K&P (3rd oil change with it)......it's the way to go.

 

[francoblay1]

not real positive on this, but i think its because the drain plug is
very easy to 'strip' the threads. believe there is something about this on
the "how-to" threads if i remember right.

Right, it is very delicate then!!! I've done it once long time ago on one of my mx bikes... a real PITA to re-thread the thing!!!! I will not touch it then!!!

I was just wondering if the bolt has a magnet and if it should be cleaned, my bike has 1000 miles only.

Thanks