I just purchased a used bike and am looking to do an oil change. Is there a way to tell what type of oil is in the bike already? It's an 09 600rr.
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Just bought a used bike. What type of oil?
- Thread starter bskin
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Torcida
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Wouldn't be a bad idea........ had all the posts not been deleted.
OP, refer to your bikes owner manual or use Google. Plethora of information readily available for your motorcycle.
OP is not looking for which oil to use - he is asking what oil is in the bike already.
2OP - if you are afraid to mix different kind of oils: flush old one, add new oil of your choice. Run it around the block, flush again, add new oil - done.
Ipersonally would just do oil change and be done with it. If you drain your old oil good - you should be OK. When I get new bike I usually try to drain old oil as much as possible (by letting bike stand with drain cover open and by leaning it at different angles). I then proceed to add new oil without closing the plug. As soon as new oil starts to come out - I close the plug and finish the change. Be aware though - there still will be some oil left in the pan and engine, you can't drain it 100%
2OP - if you are afraid to mix different kind of oils: flush old one, add new oil of your choice. Run it around the block, flush again, add new oil - done.
Ipersonally would just do oil change and be done with it. If you drain your old oil good - you should be OK. When I get new bike I usually try to drain old oil as much as possible (by letting bike stand with drain cover open and by leaning it at different angles). I then proceed to add new oil without closing the plug. As soon as new oil starts to come out - I close the plug and finish the change. Be aware though - there still will be some oil left in the pan and engine, you can't drain it 100%
Thank you kindly!
You are welcome! Just be carefull and don't drop the bike when you leaning it to try and squeeze all old oil out. I had couple of close calls
jennysmith
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you will have to check out you user manual for your bike because it should be noted somewhere that which type of oil to use. If it is not mentioned over there then take your bike to the local automotive shop.
Regardless of what bike the oil is in, you can draw a sample and take it to a materials analysis lab to have it analyzed.
Good luck.
http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
http://www.fluidlife.com/
RedDogDarren
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Who cares what's in it. Replace the oil with the manual recommended stuff and ride.
rbjeepthing
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my thoughts exactly.
woobie
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Ugh what he said, seriously just ask the owner.
While your at it ask...
when was the brake fluid changed if ever
when was the fork oil changed if ever
DraginMiFeet
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