Oil change interval for O7 RWB

My owners manual for my O7 indicates an oil change every 8,000 miles. The dealer where I purchased the bike says every 4,000 miles but acknowledges that it is half of the Honda specification. Any comments on this?

 

Same here. I have the shop manual. Says every 8,000 miles. I change my oil every 4,000, and filter every 8,000. I do a bit of stop and go in town and back roads. So like to change it a little more often. Depends how you use the bike too. My bike rarely goes above 7k rpm, but since I do the stop 'n go town stuff. Like to be nice to it.

 

Hey, I heard a myth that synthetic oil might not be good due to a wet clutch system. Says it might make it slip. What's your opinion of that?

I'm interested in synthetic oil for my 07 but not sure yet...

 

After an oil change at 300 miles and then at 600 miles I am using Repsol Moto 4T which is synthetic but specifically blended for Honda motorcycles. Repsol claims it actually promotes smoother clutch and gear changes and it is available at most Honda dealers.

 

Thanks for the clarification guys. Synthetic it is for me then. I'm at 700 miles now. Did my 600 miles service already. When is it a good time to go synthetic?

 

Most resources online say to use dino oil for the break in period so that the rings seat correctly and you get a little bit of break in wear in the transmission. After the initial break in period, let loose with the synthetic.

As for synthetic causing slippage, Derstuka hit it. Though, I would also add that there is no significant difference between Motorcycle specific and automotive oils (none that I've found anyway). Unless, that is, the rating is below 10w-40, 10-40 oil doesn't contain friction reducing agents usually because it doesn't need to, but it's a good idea to check.

http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm

Synthetic oil and dino oil of the same weight are pretty much the same, the difference being how they're created and their chemical content. Synthetics are well... synthetic, man made oil that produces predictable/stable molecules, eliminating a lot of undesirable metals that can be found in dino oils. They don't break down as fast and a lot of other benefits (hence the premium price).

 

No need to say anything, most coverd the bases, cept I change mine every 2k with Amsoil to boot.

 

I looked at the recommended service intervals on the '07 and thought I was missing something... 8K for an oil change on a high RPM engine that shares its oil with the transmission? Yikes! I try to keep an open mind, but that seems excessive.

First change was at 400 miles w/new filter & BelRay 10-40 petroleum. The next will be at 2000 miles w/new filter and Golden Spectro 10-40 synthetic blend. After that, probably 4000 mile intervals (Golden Spectro) depending on how enthusiastic I've been.

 

But thats where it gets really....really good!

Oh...keeping on topic, I change mine every 4,000, full synthetic. I might go out on a limb here, and start using "automobile" full synthetic oil in my bike now, rather than a motorcycle brand. I am tired of $60 oil changes (including the filter). From everything that I have read, and all the case studies, I see no reason why not. Its not that I cant afford the "motorcycle" specific stuff. Its more along the lines of that I believe we are getting deceived by good advertising.
The way I see it, is if full synthetic "automobile" oil is good enough for a 100,000 sports car, its good enough for my bike.

 

300 miles hp honda line, 600 miles golden spectro base, 1600 miles spectro synthetic blend ,after that full synthetic.once a year or 3k at least becuase i just feel better about that but the book says 8k maybe becuase of the v-tech -nology allows less burn off and break down just a thought. i change oil filter everytime thats were the dirt lives..and its only a few dollars more yes filter not fun to change but its your engine. oils ive tryed mobil one,belray exp exs, maxima,silkolene,castrol,honda hp,golden spectro,10-30,10-40,20-50 in summer 20-50 i noticed keeps valve train a little quieter and shift easier also run oil level a little high becuase i usually do some hi speed everyride 130 or so u know is str8 and flat in texas hot too anyhoo,i think all synthetic motor cycle specific are good just what brand you think is better they all meet or exceed the requirements in the shop manuel..

 

auto will work fine but, auto is for engine in car not clutch and trans,the bike oil is for the trans clutch also has more sheer stabilizers i've tried them both through out years and different bikes ,bike oil shifts better especially later when u rack up some miles put in a new clutch sooner with car oil...and the bike oil say hp syn is great stuff i buy whats on sale why ive tried most of them seems they are the same oil wieght 20-50 seems better 4 me or order oil motosportoutlet no tax free shipping get that cost lower just a thought....

 

Well fellers,
I am now using synthetic (Mobil 4T) and Napa Gold filters. I'm letting my milage run up from 3K, to 4K.
Cost about $30, DIY.
Common sense rules out 8K between services.
My 2 cent.

Wish y'all well.

Mac

 

If you want to know if your oil is still good at 4k miles, have it tested. Blackstone labs will do it for about $20. Then you will know when to change your oil if you dont believe Honda.

 

To play it safe, I went with a semi-synthetic after break-in at 300 miles. I've got about 4500 miles on the bike right now with no problems at all. The rings are seated well before the 300 mile mark.

 

Why can't they come up with synthetic gas? Gas prices the way they are had to throw that out there even if they did or already have synthetic gas it would probably be more expensive anyway.