changing oil/filter

jalaan1 · 03-29-2008, 11:37 AM

hey guys,
this going to be my first time changing the oil and filter on my bike myself.
just a couple ?s

-should i go to a stealership and order an OEM filter and oil?
or do you guys recommend any particular online place.
-do you guys recommend any particular type/brand oil?
- i don't have stands for the bike, should that be a problem?
( i'm thinking not

)

TIA

Cutty72 · 03-29-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalaan1

hey guys,
this going to be my first time changing the oil and filter on my bike myself.
just a couple ?s

-should i go to a stealership and order an OEM filter and oil?
or do you guys recommend any particular online place.
-do you guys recommend any particular type/brand oil?
- i don't have stands for the bike, should that be a problem?
( i'm thinking not

)

TIA

I have always used OEM filters on my bikes... Just a personal preferance, and I buy oil at the same time.
Stands are not necessary to change the oil, just make it easier. When you drain the oil, just be sure to stand it straight up for a bit to get all the oil out (depending on where your drain plug is)

Gas Man · 03-29-2008, 03:28 PM

You can also get fram bike filters at the auto stores. Murrays auto around here also sells some MC oil.

marko138 · 03-29-2008, 04:13 PM

I use K&N filters. A little pricey...and I've used the fram's...and used OEM filters. They are all with in a few buck of each other. I use Repsol 10W40 synth blend. I buy it from www.sportbiketrackgear.com

No Worries · 03-29-2008, 08:22 PM

Read this: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Con...tml#OilFilters and make your own decision. I use the long Purolator Pure One filter on the CBR and GTX oil. But I have heard good things about Shell Rotella.

dReWpY · 03-29-2008, 08:27 PM

amsoil and kn filter

03-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#1
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	changing oil/filter hey guys, this going to be my first time changing the oil and filter on my bike myself. just a couple ?s -should i go to a stealership and order an OEM filter and oil? or do you guys recommend any particular online place. -do you guys recommend any particular type/brand oil? - i don't have stands for the bike, should that be a problem? ( i'm thinking not ) TIA __________________

03-29-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	You can also get fram bike filters at the auto stores. Murrays auto around here also sells some MC oil. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Read this: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Con...tml#OilFilters and make your own decision. I use the long Purolator Pure One filter on the CBR and GTX oil. But I have heard good things about Shell Rotella.