Just bought my first bike - GSXR600

[Doc]

Not in VT. In VT you'd just have to go back again for title application.
I'd think it would be the same in mass. You could call them up and find out.

Mass is different...

CEO your Hyper wheelies too easy.

[Ray-Ray]

Gsxr=love GOOD CHOICE!! and welcome!

[DaSarge]

GSXRs suck

[Jim]

GSXRs suck

[korndogg]

I've been putting a ton of time into learning how to ride my bike. I've been going out almost every week day and riding 1-1.5 hours on rather windy back roads.
I really enjoy riding it
I have about 250 miles on it and I haven't even had it on the interstate yet.

[korndogg]

What motor oil should I use in my bike? I've been reading around that it's important to use the proper oil because of the wet clutch, but for some reason I'm not finding what to use.. Are most motor oils safe? Do most people run synthetic or no?
Mobil1 10-40 synthetic ok?
Castrol 10-40 conventional?

Or is it specific enough that I should go to the dealer?

[Doc]

What does your owners manual say? You do not need to go to the dealer.

[korndogg]

It says "Use and API classification of SF or SG oil with SAE 10w/40 viscosity".

The API classification doesn't mean anything to me though..

[OreoGaborio]

MSF**

bought**

I wasn't gonna say anything, but then you corrected your "mfs" type-o

[Doc]

It says "Use and API classification of SF or SG oil with SAE 10w/40 viscosity".

The API classification doesn't mean anything to me though..

Look on the oil label. You should see the rating on there.

Wiki
API service classes
The API service classes[8] have two general classifications: S for "service" (originating from spark ignition) (typical passenger cars and light trucks using gasoline engines), and C for "commercial" (originating from compression ignition) (typical diesel equipment). Engine oil which has been tested and meets the API standards may display the API Service Symbol (also known as the "Donut") with the service designation on containers sold to oil users.[8]

Note that the API oil classification structure has eliminated specific support for wet-clutch motorcycle applications in their descriptors, and API SJ and newer oils are referred to be specific to automobile and light truck use. Accordingly, motorcycle oils are subject to their own unique standards.

The latest API service standard designation is SM for gasoline automobile and light-truck engines. The SM standard refers to a group of laboratory and engine tests, including the latest series for control of high-temperature deposits. Current API service categories include SM, SL and SJ for gasoline engines. All previous service designations are obsolete, although motorcycle oils commonly still use the SF/SG standard.

Good Article

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

[korndogg]

I found motorcycle oil that had SF/SG classification.

Changed my spark plugs last night too, the motor runs a lot smoother.

[MissTwisties]

Yeah.. Well my last car was a talon that was on the brink of 10's. Ran best of 11.05@127 and 11.07 @ 132.
New car is evo. It'll be faster.

I know a bike isn't even comparable, but I couldn't have something that I'd outgrow immediately..
No worries though. I'm very responsible. I want to get good at riding it first and foremost.

And yeah, apparently.. lol

The fastest I've been with a car was the '98 Eagle Talon. Black, dark tinted windows, turbo, 4wd....fast. Did 200 km/h on Highway 20 in Canada with this baby. Barely started shaking at that speed. (never went that fast before...or after...)

[Jim]

nice bump V

[MissTwisties]

Umm...err. Hey, its not "that" old of a thread. Meh.

[korndogg]

The fastest I've been with a car was the '98 Eagle Talon. Black, dark tinted windows, turbo, 4wd....fast. Did 200 km/h on Highway 20 in Canada with this baby. Barely started shaking at that speed. (never went that fast before...or after...)

200km/h? My best trap speed (1/4 mile) was 132mph, which is 212km/h..
My talon took me to about 270km/h. It got there very quickly and was still pulling well. Ran out of road..

[MissTwisties]

200km/h? My best trap speed (1/4 mile) was 132mph, which is 212km/h..
My talon took me to about 270km/h. It got there very quickly and was still pulling well. Ran out of road..

Oh trust me...I could have gone faster with this car. Like I said...the car was barely shaking even at that speed. I was just starting to be scared shitless at that speed. I had to let it go and slow down. It was an amazing car. Too bad '98 was the last year they made them. You RARELY see them around here.

[korndogg]

Oh, I know. That's not that fast.

[MissTwisties]

Oh, I know. That's not that fast.

I guess it all depends how you look at it...speed limit is 100km/h. The average driver goes 110-115km/h. You're most likely the only one blasting past everyone going 100km/h faster than the legal limit...and a chick on top of it. It was fun while it lasted but...pretty damn stupid, as well. I'll put that on the count of being young and wreckless who should have known better.

[Stromper]

be safe

have someone who knows something check it out

Tell your Mom you love her

[Garandman]

GSXRs suck

So young, so bitter.

I guess it all depends how you look at it...speed limit is 100km/h. The average driver goes 110-115km/h. You're most likely the only one blasting past everyone going 100km/h faster than the legal limit...and a chick on top of it. It was fun while it lasted but...pretty damn stupid, as well. I'll put that on the count of being young and wreckless who should have known better.

Yeah, in Ontario nowadays it would be a $10,000 fine and they'd impound it on the spot. As a result I drive the speed limit on the Queen Anne highway. Locals are

Had to link this thread on NASIOC.

[MissTwisties]

So young, so bitter.

Yeah, in Ontario nowadays it would be a $10,000 fine and they'd impound it on the spot. As a result I drive the speed limit on the Queen Anne highway. Locals are

Had to link this thread on NASIOC.

Yeah, they did put the axe down on speed over in Quebec, too. That was over 10 years ago with the Eagle Talon...wouldn't do that again now.

[Garandman]

Yeah, they did put the axe down on speed over in Quebec, too. That was over 10 years ago with the Eagle Talon...wouldn't do that again now.

NHMS does allow cars, you know!

[MissTwisties]

If I could afford it...I'd so be there having a blast. *sigh*

[ChrisNoF4i]

Tinted windows add 4 horsepower (3.8 Canadian). Yee-haw!

[landricscustoms]

Welcome. Nice brand and model choice!!

kiss ass..

welcome to the site... get gear first and foremost. learn how to ride at your own pace.. try to stay in your comfort zone .. then you'll be alright...

and yes, you are a squid for getting a gixxer for your first bike..