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northwind · 03-02-05, 11:08 PM

Here is the generic warning, USE OIL DESIGNED FOR BIKES! Coombest bolded it, but it's worth making really clear. Also, Jonboy's point about not using semi-synth so early makes sense- I think there's directions in the manual for exactly what to use when. I got mine at 9000 miles so no advice there...

I just use whatever aftermarket filter has convinced me today it's best, the OEM filters, and Castrol GPS semi-synth 10W40 (not the most expensive, not the cheapest, and comes with a free hat per 4 litres) It's a lovely red colour

K&N oil filters... I'm pretty sure they're not going to do the job any better than stock, but they look cool and they havea nut n the front to make them easier to fit... You're probably better to buy 2 Suzuki ones and change at eery oil change, than buy a K&N and change it as recommended, I reckon.

03-02-05, 11:08 PM	#21
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Here is the generic warning, USE OIL DESIGNED FOR BIKES! Coombest bolded it, but it's worth making really clear. Also, Jonboy's point about not using semi-synth so early makes sense- I think there's directions in the manual for exactly what to use when. I got mine at 9000 miles so no advice there... I just use whatever aftermarket filter has convinced me today it's best, the OEM filters, and Castrol GPS semi-synth 10W40 (not the most expensive, not the cheapest, and comes with a free hat per 4 litres) It's a lovely red colour K&N oil filters... I'm pretty sure they're not going to do the job any better than stock, but they look cool and they havea nut n the front to make them easier to fit... You're probably better to buy 2 Suzuki ones and change at eery oil change, than buy a K&N and change it as recommended, I reckon. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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