If you are going to change the oil, just make sure you get the engine nice and hot first, this will help gather up all the gunk and then when you drain the oil while still hot, most of the crap will go with it. 
I not sure about that, the old oil is already in your crank case. You dont wanna use the old oil in your engine again. I am not 100% sure maybe phone a honda dealership, they would knowvrecksler said:If you are going to change the oil, just make sure you get the engine nice and hot first, this will help gather up all the gunk and then when you drain the oil while still hot, most of the crap will go with it.![]()
yeah, there was a lot of crap i neglected to do before storage...didn't even remember to add the fuel stabilizer! i should really start treating her better...Canadian_Gixxer said:aren't you suppose to drain the oil before you put you bike away in storage??
well, you could always do a double oil change, drain the oil, put new oil in, warm it up, and drain again and put new stuff in again.... but that might be a big inconvience.... but I would call the dealer and see what they recommend first.Dez said:
yeah, there was a lot of crap i neglected to do before storage...didn't even remember to add the fuel stabilizer! i should really start treating her better...
Dez said:thanks for the tips...i guess the consensus is to change the oil! Only problem is i don't know how to change the oil myself so would it be alright if i just ride it around for a bit and then take it to the shop? better yet, why don't we have a "oil changing meet". haha![]()
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Highly recommend AGAINST Penzoil, .. its a paraphin (sp?) wax based oil,.. meaning it coats everything in a thin wax like layer which is why its so slippery,.. the downside is over time the wax layer builds up leaving a perminant brown tinge on everything and starts to collect material!, Would definatly recommend any other oil..cheaper oil such as Penzoil or Castrol 10w40
I was going to get a shop manual for my bike. Until I found out they cost $190.Lugan said:Weed smoker: if you're new to working on your bike, I strongly suggest you buy a shop manual - best $30-60 you'll spend on the bike,
Right now, I'm using the Penzoil 10/40 that RMS service the bikes with, but after 6,000km I'll switch to Honda Gold Label. It's 'spensive but it's good and gives me peace of mind. I'll wait a while to use full synth.Lugan said:what oils are people using?
Who is quoting you that much? I can get my service manual direct from honda for $60 bux,.. just look in the back of your owners manual it should have an order form,.. and i have a new 2k1 i can't see yours costing more than that..I was going to get a shop manual for my bike. Until I found out they cost $190.