Thank you sir!Oil Filter is 5GH-13440-20.
I have been told my "m'cycle engineers" to use dino lube the first two fills, then switch to syn. But...who knows?!Thanks for posting - I just did my 600 mile change a few days ago. I recommend spending a few minutes on removing the fairing (a few bolts and unplugging the turn signal connector) - it will give you more room for the tools
Used the K&N filter and 3 quarts of the Mobil1 10w-40 4t Syn. Bike actually shifts a tad smoother now.
I'm using Rotella 5W40 T6 (Blue can) and regular Mobile oil filter. There's few other brand of oil filter that fit. Search...Hey guys, quick question. I need to do my 600 mi oil change this weekend if I can find time.
I bought 3 quarts of Castrol Syntax full synthetic 10w-40. Is this oil OK? I read earlier in the thread to use "motorcycle" oil and not "car" oil, but I'm forced to go to an autoparts store where I can't find anything labeled "motorcycle" oil. Or should I take this stuff back and mail order something?
I only have one bike shop anywhere near me, and because they know they can, they gauge the prices. Where do you guys get filters from? I really hope I don't have to mail order it, I'd like to do it this weekend. I also would like to find a filter wrench, I read they only cost $5 - $15, which seems worth it not to risk doing damage with a screwdriver and get oil all over the place in the process.
Search around here... you will find the info...I think the guys behind the counter knew about as much as I did, so if they had bike oil, they had no clue they had it.
The API service on the back just says SM, SL, SJ, CF, I don't see anything anywhere about friction modifiers or "energy saving", although I'm not sure what I'm looking for exactly. So I guess this should work. I just hope I can find an oil filter in the morning when everything opens and a filter wrench that will get the stock one off.