i've pondered service intervals too. i only managed 1500 miles on the fazer last year and have decided not to change the oil and filter this time around. reasons are
- other forums have told me that oil has a long shelf life and that it's the hot/cold cycle that wears them
- there's always the first couple of seconds of oil starvation rattle when starting an engine after an oil change
- modern oil formulas last longer than those in old'n times
- it saves the 30-40 quid cost (although this is probably the least convincing reason)
i don't strip and clean my brakes as often as twice a year either, i do monitor them critically for feel, bite and power however and jump on them whenever i feel that they could be improved.
is it clean enough?