12-11-11, 08:37 AM
Oil filter comes out easily enough, although it's a good idea to loosen it slightly before you warm the engine. Some folks put tin foil over the headers to keep the oil off them.
Any semi-synth that meets the viscosity rating will be fine. Halfords as good as any. I use a diesel oil rather than bike-specific because it's a lot cheaper where I live but in the UK, I'd say stick with bike-specific stuff.
If you can get iridium plugs on special offer (check ebay) they work out almost the same price as regular plugs. In that case, worth fitting for the longer life but otherwise, I noticed no difference when I put them in mine.
Any semi-synth that meets the viscosity rating will be fine. Halfords as good as any. I use a diesel oil rather than bike-specific because it's a lot cheaper where I live but in the UK, I'd say stick with bike-specific stuff.
If you can get iridium plugs on special offer (check ebay) they work out almost the same price as regular plugs. In that case, worth fitting for the longer life but otherwise, I noticed no difference when I put them in mine.