[paddyduc]

just did 12k oil change and cut oil filter open to find it contained a lot of grit.This is coarse grit like fine sand it will not dissapear when rubbed between fingers.There was also a few small filings stuck to the magnet on the drain plug, loooked like thread cuttings.This all makes me wonder if 12000km is too far between oil changes.Anyone else noticed this when changing oil?

 

[HockeyFox]

I change and do servicing, several times. Not only at 12k. Did full service @7k ... remember if you go on tracks, every km is like 4-5km on street.

 

[Mr848]

No matter what servicing schedule said 12,000k oil changes i will still be changing mine every 6k max if alot of track days or hard riding every 3k, no oil can survive 12000k in a such a high revving high compression engine.

 

[brettc63]

I wouldn't worry about the 'thread cuttings' on the magnet. It is more than likely all the sharp edges of gearbox etc getting knocked off etc. Of course changing the oil at shorter intervals will allow you to keep up the inspection and see if these persist. You shouldn't see them again unless something is wrong.

 

[jamilsiddique]

I believe in changing my oil every 6k too, it's too much to wait until 12,000 clicks and chaing oil and filter regularly is one of the cheapest insurance policies you can have on your bike.

Regards

 

[new2 duc]

I get the oil changed at least 2 times a year since I only ride a few months out of the year it all averages to about an oil change every 1200 miles. Better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Rosco]

Oil and filter every 5-6k on every bike I've ever owned.

I know there are some good oils around but I think 12k is a bit long for an oil thats doing combined engine and gearbox duty.

I'm also a firm believer in a first change around the 200km mark when new.

Cheers
Ross

 

[Armoredsquid]

just did 12k oil change and cut oil filter open to find it contained a lot of grit.This is coarse grit like fine sand it will not dissapear when rubbed between fingers.There was also a few small filings stuck to the magnet on the drain plug, loooked like thread cuttings.This all makes me wonder if 12000km is too far between oil changes.Anyone else noticed this when changing oil?

Paddy, I know what you mean about the grit that does not disappear when you rub it beteen your fingers. I have not had the grit but I have had some filings on the magnet. I believe 12k kilometers is too much betewen oil changes on a bike like this. Oil change every 3k miles (approx 5 k km), or 6 months.

I'll be changing the oil next weekend. I'll write you if I see any of that grit.