2003 sv650s oil change..

"Saddlebag" <saddlebag.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote in message
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  > >From: "DR, Bob
 >
  > >Comon sence tells me
  > >change to oil filter each time you dump the oil.
 >
 > I change mine with every second oil change. I change the oil every 2 to 3k
 > miles. Filters should easily last for 4 to 6k miles.

I do the same, oil every 1.5-2k miles, depending on how the gear shift feels. Filter every other oil
change. OEM filters.


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My SV650s has a spin on, just like the poster. but I see what you mean. The
filter, even the spin on, is at the bottom of the case, and may open up for
all the oil to spill out.

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 > In article <1Zodc.1096$A43.55@twister.socal.rr.com>, Trey
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 >
  > > Actually, I would think that you could get away with changing the filter
and
  > > topping off the oil (if you have synthetic oil) instead of changing the
oil
  > > every time.
 >
 > Depending on whether your bike uses internal or external (spin-on)
 > filters, this might be impossible. If you remove an internal filter,
 > almost all the oil comes out just by opening things up.
 >
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I would change the oil not to top it up. The by product from the combustion
will contaminate the oil even if it looks clean. Thats why change oil every
three months or ### many miles/kms. I am sure I read somewhere one of the by
products of comustion will increase the PH level (acid) in the oil and if
not change may possible damage bearing surfaces.

I was shocked when I saw in the manual not to change filter every oil
change. That just seems to go against the grain. So does anyone have tips on
where to get a good aftermarket oil filter in Canada? The OEM ones are way
over priced.


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 > "texdays" <texdays RemoveThis @houston.rr.com> wrote in message
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  > > ok I know I'll get slammed by hey I'll ask anyway. Comon sence tells me
  > > change to oil filter each time you dump the oil. However the manual show
 > oil
  > > change every 6000kms and change the filter every 18000kms (3rd time you
  > > change the oil). Did I miss the boat on this or is my manual wrong?
  > >
  > >
  > > Regardless what the manual says, change the filter every time. If you
  > > don't, its like you taking a shower, but then putting your dirty
underwear
  > > back on. It might work, but it just doesn't FEEL RIGHT.
  > >
  > >
 > but then the underwear is broken in just right. kind of like an old pair
of
 > shoes
 >
 >
 > Actually, I would think that you could get away with changing the filter
and
 > topping off the oil (if you have synthetic oil) instead of changing the
oil
 > every time. Is there any truth to this? I know we are talking about a
rather
 > small amount of oil so the cost is not an issue, I was just wondering.
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 > "Saddlebag" <saddlebag.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
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   > > >From: "DR, Bob
  > >
   > > >Comon sence tells me
   > > >change to oil filter each time you dump the oil.
  > >
  > > I change mine with every second oil change. I change the oil every 2 to 3k
  > > miles. Filters should easily last for 4 to 6k miles.
 >
 > I do the same, oil every 1.5-2k miles, depending on how the gear shift feels. Filter every other
oil
 > change. OEM filters.
 >

After disassembling a few filters and finding almost no foreign particals I also decided to change
my filter every other oil change. Mobil 1 15/50 @ 2k, and using a OEM filter. I'm approaching the
fifth filter change with no noticable problems-- Bare in mind that this is no different (for the
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On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 08:59:18 GMT, "Troy the Troll" <f4boy RemoveThis @comcast.net>
wrote:

 >Haven't seen a bad OEM yet. Also, EMGO was mentioned as a reasonably built
 >alternative, but I ony found them at Dennis Kirk.

I go OEM for the cartridge filters and buy the Purolator PureOne at
the local auto parts shack for the spin ons. The one for the Mazda
Miata is a direct x-ref for several thousand Japanese Sportbikes and
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On 4/9/04 4:39 AM, "Saddlebag" wrote:

 > Interestingly, my Italian bike running 20W/50 shifts like butter regardless of
 > weather conditions.
 >
Do you think that's because of the dry clutch on the Duc vs. wet clutch on
the ZRX?


On 4/9/04 4:45 AM, "Saddlebag" wrote:

  >> From: Jamin Kortegard
  >>
  >> I expect my motor to run until about a week past Judgment Day.
  >>
 > According to the show I saw on "Bible Codes" the world will be smashed by an
 > asteroid in 2110. So if you quit using it as a tiller for the infield of your
 > local racetrack, you might just make it.
 >
Hey, I said the motor would run, not that the frame and body would be
intact. But yeah, no more infield plowing for me and the R1.

 > Or you could take out a mortgage on a fancy dancy new one and just think, you
 > may not even have to pay it all back!
 >
Don't think I haven't considered it. If I weren't already paying off a
mortgage on the first one (doh!), I probably would do just that. I saw a red
one the other day and could hardly tear my eyes off it.

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 >From: Jamin Kortegard

 >Do you think that's because of the dry clutch on the Duc vs. wet clutch on the
ZRX?

The ZRX clutch seems to engage and disengage the one gear it's in just fine. I
often had to pry the gear up with the heel of my boot to get into second and
forget it unless it was stoplight to stoplight traffic where the oil would warm
up and allow a hard fought shift into third from time to time.

 >Don't think I haven't considered it. If I weren't already paying off a
 >mortgage on the first one (doh!), I probably would do just that. I saw a red
 >one the other day and could hardly tear my eyes off it.

I saw the silver one a couple weeks back. Didn't care for the goofy artsy
fartsy green/blue plastic covers. Saw a blue one today and it looked much
nicer. Even the stickers had this cool brushed aluminum look. Very nice.
Guess I'll have to wait for a Hooter's bike night to see a red one. They never
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DR, Bob wrote:
 > ok I know I'll get slammed by hey I'll ask anyway. Comon sence tells me
 > change to oil filter each time you dump the oil. However the manual show oil
 > change every 6000kms and change the filter every 18000kms (3rd time you
 > change the oil). Did I miss the boat on this or is my manual wrong?
 >
 >

See, with any other issue people will say "follow the manual, unless you
think you know more than the engineer who designed it."

Yet when it comes to oil changes, we happily ignore the manual and
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 >From: timeOday

 >See, with any other issue people will say "follow the manual, unless you think
you know more than the engineer who designed it."

I'll bet:

a. There is way more than one engineer responisble for the design of your bike.

b. None of them wrote the manual.

Interestingly, my latest auto manual said there is no specific "break in"
procedure to be followed, but suggested varying the RPM regularly for the first
1k miles or so.
None of my cars have EVER required me to do a 600 mile service on them. All of
my bikes have.
Must use different metals and seals in bikes and cars, eh? Them engineering
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