[88 gixxer 750]

Hi,

Just wanted to find out how often I should be changing my oil. I use Castrol 10W30 regular oil and have been changing every ~4000Km's

The bike has 43000Km's on it now, so it is probably too late to switch to Synthetic right?

Thanks for you help!

 

[FastCat]

My `89 had a little over 30,000 miles (which is about 49,000 km) when I bought it, and I switched over to the full-synthetic castrol automotive stuff with no problems whatsoever. The shifting action is *slightly* smoother than with whatever oil the previous owner used, otherwise I don't notice any difference... and I change my oil and filter every 3,000 miles (4,828km).

 

[Milla]

i just got my 88 gsxr750 and i was wondering what kind and weight oil to put in any help would be greatfull!!

 

[TSAVO5150]

On my 91 750 I change my oil every 3000 to 3500 miles. I use Motorex 15/50 non-synthetic. Think I may try the fully synthetic next oil change. Got 25,000 on the clock but I think It used to be a race bike so who knows for sure.

 

[Jimmyhat]

every monthy and a half maybe every month depends on what type of riding i do?

 

[bcjohn]

Originally posted by Jimmyhat:
every monthy and a half maybe every month depends on what type of riding i do?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hey, someone after my own heart!!!

Usually monthly during riding season. More often if I've really been wailing on it. What with Mobil 1 15w50 being so cheap by the jug up here now, not much excuse not to. Normally never go over 2000 km though, since this hobby has cost lots of $$$$ and the oil/filter combo isn't in the same league.

 

[Andy James]

yes me too with the 'every 3,000 miles'.
Just buy a reputable brand of motorcycle oil and you'll be fine......however, make sure that you replace the filter too and with a genuine suzuki one.

Andy