Hi All.. I bought a new blade back in 2015 - it had its first service think at 600 miles a year later.. Have covered 800 miles and has been sat in the garage Going to get a MOT and service...should i be looking to change anything other then the Oil & Filter? Sam
Thanks guys.. Thinking I will attempt the oil and filter myself to start with.. Do you know oil and quantity u need? If this a fairing off job? As not taken them off this bike before..done the 09 and 05 blades..hoping its similar. Thanks
Ive always used 10w40. Think 4l covers it with a little spare. Best to remove belly pan but shouldn't need to remove side panel. Maybe the bolt nearest your footrest to allow some space to access the filter.
I think the manual asks for 3 litres. Found it best to fill up a 1L jug three times ,then you know exactly how much has gone in. And as mentioned above, bellypan is a must, but that's not too tricky to remove at all.
Cool.. ECP lists the shell only for the bike? https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/...1e318e0a89b828917d85a9aa8c86b97f99a52e&000398 Guessing it's different from car oil?
I would reccomend the Motul 300V found here https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/47372 There is a topic on different oil here which is a good read https://www.1000rr.co.uk/threads/which-oil.36952/