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My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

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    My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    So as some of you know I purchased a 2002 F4i just over a month ago with 5k miles on it.

    I plan on winterizing it in a week or 2...hopefully it will be warm enough to ride this weekend. This is my first bike so i have never done an oil change on a bike before. I have read up on how to though so I think I'll be good.

    Anyways, I am wondering if anyone knows a place in Mass that sells honda oil and filters for a reasonable price?


    What do those with f4i's use for oil and filters?

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    better off just getting a K&N oil filter. pick up an oil 7 filter kit from Ted at DuncanMoto (site sponsor) over in Watertown.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    My 2 Cents Says....

    Run and OEM Honda filter and Oil and you can visit North Reading MTSPTS.....and No Sythetic...Just be on time with your changes. and No all oil isnt the same nor from the same well...I run Suzuki oil and filters in my GSXR's...OEM is the way to go


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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Oil?

    Fuck that, and fuck you.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Quote Originally Posted by Awesome View Post
    Oil?

    Fuck that, and fuck you.
    I'd use baby oil for that.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    If you haven't done it yet - take the filter with you to an auto parts store and get the end cap style wrench.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Honda HP4 synthetic $7.49/qt, crush washer $0.50 and genuine honda oil filter $9.99 from Boston Moto.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    degs, you're too far away from him. can you negotiate on the price?

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Shots View Post
    degs, you're too far away from him. can you negotiate on the price?
    Another pointless post....

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Quote Originally Posted by Degsy View Post
    Honda HP4 synthetic $7.49/qt, crush washer $0.50 and genuine honda oil filter $9.99 from Boston Moto.

    Good to know. Thanks

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    My bid is $198.99

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    The commercialism on this site is comical.

    OEM filter, semi-synthetic (for a winter change, use something cheap, since you should dump it out in the spring anyway), don't forget the crush washer, as Degsy mentioned.

    A good tip is to wrap the headers with aluminum foil where they would get oil dripped on them when removing the filter. If you're careful, you can eliminate getting oil on them completely.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    aren't these the bikes where the oil filter is a pain to get at?

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Quote Originally Posted by kazspeed View Post
    So as some of you know I purchased a 2002 F4i just over a month ago with 5k miles on it.

    I plan on winterizing it in a week or 2...hopefully it will be warm enough to ride this weekend. This is my first bike so i have never done an oil change on a bike before. I have read up on how to though so I think I'll be good.

    Anyways, I am wondering if anyone knows a place in Mass that sells honda oil and filters for a reasonable price?


    What do those with f4i's use for oil and filters?
    where about do are you located? buy the parts bring the bike and a 30 rack and we can do it in my garage.. i am the cheapest just a 30 rack..lol

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Quote Originally Posted by Stromper View Post
    aren't these the bikes where the oil filter is a pain to get at?
    No, thats the new r6. The f4 filters are right above the headers though. A little aluminum foil or a piece of cardboard will help out and keep you nice and clean.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    I would say to also go with the K&N. Makes it much easier to take off the next time with the filter nut on the end of the filter. And just use a full synthetic. I am cheap so I go with the Rotella full syn that you can get at walmart. You can find threads on it if you use the search function.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    its a honda. run the same oil for 50k and youre good. that way you save money on oil changes.

    or, put any damn oil in it every 2k with any damn filter. done.

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    Re: My first oil change! (2002 F4i) Need input

    Before you do the oil change, put some stablizer in it and run it for 5-10 min. Change the oil and do not start it until next spring. Oh you should wash her up too.

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