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Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:52 am
by websterize
papasong wrote:
Any issues with doing the first service at 800 miles?
Mine was at 741, and so far so good. I'm at around 3,000 today.
800 is probably fine.
Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:54 pm
by deilenberger
papasong wrote:Any issues with doing the first service at 800 miles?
Thanks,
Jeff
I wouldn't have a problem with doing it now before you leave, or when you come back..
Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:25 am
by bobw
No, just ride and enjoy her. 200 miles is not even a tank of gas worth of use and the conditions you will "subjecting" her to will be nothing compared to a bike getting broken in while riding 600 miles of stop and go city traffic.
Have a great trip!
Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:13 pm
by Meatloaf
My dealer, Engle Motors in KC, told me as long as I kept it under 1,000 miles for the 600 mile service, it was OK.
Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:56 am
by papasong
Thanks, everyone!
I had a great trip riding from Boston up into the twisties of northern VT. Really good variety of roads, speeds, rpms, etc.
What an awesome bike.
I now have about 790 miles on the bike, and she's going in for her first service tomorrow.
Thanks,
Jeff
Re: Oil change frequency for R12R
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:38 pm
by parkec
I like 5,000 miles as in....10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
During my break-in I added added about 2,500 before switching to Syn.. a buddy of mine with an 1150R thinks 25,000+/-miles is the right number.
When I had an Italian bike life was easier...we just use Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil.. Ran Great, Smelled Great.
