[wfd38383]

I am looking to change my oil on my 01' gsxr600. Any tutorials anywhere which I can view on how to change the oil on a bike. Done it on a car many times but not on a bike yet. Also thew bike has over 7k on it. what kind of oil should I use and also how many quarts does a bike take? Any help would be appreciated.

[KillBill]

this might help

Sport rider tech tip-Change your motorcycle oil

[97BladeRider]

One HUGE tips that's not on that page...

Take aluminum foil and cover your headers where the oils would drip on them and allow it to drip into the catch pan. When the oil is finished dripping, CAREFULLY remove the foil, so you don't get any on the pipes.

This prevents that really awful stink when you get the pipes hot after the oil change.

Here's an alternate atricle that explains what I'm talking about:

How to Change the Oil and Oil Filter on a Motorcycle - wikiHow

[wfd38383]

that was a great help thanks. Any suggestions on what type of oil and how many quarts it needs

[union]

Originally Posted by wfd38383

that was a great help thanks. Any suggestions on what type of oil and how many quarts it needs

You probably need close to 4 quarts. Most bikes Ive seen hold just under 4 quarts with a filter change. As for what type of oil. Well thats like arguing politics. I run a 10w50 full syn oil in my bike. It just seems to be what works best out of the oils I have tried in my bike. Stay away from oils that have friction modifiers such as moly or say energy conserving. They can cause your clutch to slip if you have a wet clutch.

[97BladeRider]

I use Golden Spectro semi-synthetic 10w40.

[LuvDog]

Around 4 quarts is the norm.

The oil debate goes on forever... I usually use Mobil 1 synthetic 15-50.

Sometimes Rotella or Spectro.

[wfd38383]

Well I went to my local bike shop and got some oil and a new filter. changed everything and took it for a small drive. The engine seems to run a lot better and smoother but the shifting still seems a little off. I'm going to take it to the shop and have the guys there ride and see if they can see anything. I'll let ya guys know and thanks a messload for the help.

[Stoneman]

Shop/dealer = bend over and get fucked. And they won't even call ya the next morning...

[Punjistick]

I have a repair manual in pdf format for your bike if you want.

[stevecbr900rr]

Originally Posted by LuvDog

Around 4 quarts is the norm.

The oil debate goes on forever... I usually use Mobil 1 synthetic 15-50.

Sometimes Rotella or Spectro.

Mobil...the good stuff your bike deserves it.

[JeffL]

I just run regular dino 10w40 in my bike now. Doesnt seem to bother it one bit. Plus its about $30 cheaper than a full synthetic oil change.