03-03-13, 08:06 PM
(03-03-13, 01:03 PM)b1k3rdude link Wrote: Yesterday I got lectured at the local bike shop for not changing my oil often enough, the irony is I thought I was quite good at changing my oil.
The bike hasen't been used much since I bought it, been mostly using the bandit due to the crap weather. I do start it up at east once a month if not more and when the weather is nice enough I take it out for a spin.
The shop's argument is if the bike dosen't get used from one week/s to the next, condensation can build up and contaminate the oil etc.
Do not start the bike, if you're not riding it. 99% of wear is from cold start. If you leave it over the winter, pour new oil and leave it be. It will be fine in 4 months time when you get back to it. Starting it during the winter is the worst thing you can do to your bike.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.