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Oil changes
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:08 am
by Magna
Hi folks. I have a '97 Honda Magna. What should be the length of time or miles between oil changes?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:56 am
by BuzZz
If you don't have a manual with the interval listed, you can call a Honda shop and ask them.
I would go with changing every 3000 km, but I change more than really necessary, 5000 km is not out of line.
I find with most bikes I've owned, when the shifting gets notchy, an oil change is due.
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:16 pm
by Johnj
I have one of those sight glasses. You can tell when to change it. Most of the time it's around 3000 miles. Some times sooner.
Re: Oil changes
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:51 am
by bountyhunter
Magna wrote:Hi folks. I have a '97 Honda Magna. What should be the length of time or miles between oil changes?
Depends on type of riding. If you do city riding (short trips) I recommend three to six months MAXIMUM time interval, or about 2000 miles (whichever comes first).
Highway mileage: if you use dino oil I personally would never run it past 3k. Synthetic go to the full factory limit.