got a question about oil

hey everybody this is my first post but i wanted to ask a question? i have a 2001 R1 and this is the first time im goin to change the oil.(i bought the bike used with 10,800 miles) what is the best oil and weight of oil to run? also how many quarts does it take? thanx in advance!

Mobil 1 4X / You can't go wrong.... Put in 3 quarts than wait 5 min and check it....:thumbup

the old best oil question... well theres lotsa threads about that... 1000's of them actually. some will tell you motorcycle oil and others will say other oil. really its a choice thats up to you. there are millions of test on oils and hard to figure out what works and doesnt. if your in hot weather i would say something like 20-50(temps are over 100 most of time) if not then 10-40 should be fine. i have run yamalube in my bikes for first few oil changes, then i switch to castrol 20-50. my 2000 R1 had over 50k miles on it with this oil.

thanx for the help!! got a another question lol how do i know when it is full? thanx again

some will tell you motorcycle oil and others will say other oil. really its a choice thats up to you. :stpd: I looked into this last year and came up w/ 'mobil 1 MX4T'. Now I see it as '4T'. Here's a link: http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil1_Racing_4T_10W-40.aspx Pretty much everyone will argue that what they use is the best. IMHO pick one, if you don't like it, change what you use next time.

thanx for the help!! got a another question lol how do i know when it is full? thanx again First, let it sit for a few minutes to let the oil settle. Then with the bike straight up and on a level surface, check the little glass window next to the rear brake. The oil should show up in between the 2 dots or half way.... The best thing you could get is an owners manual. It will take you step by step.

thanx

yea make sure bike is level and has sat for minute or 2 since you started it.

Takes three quarts with an oil filter change. Who's name is on the bottle is way less important than how often the oil is changed. I have yet to see clean motor oil regardless of the maker do damage to an engine.

Who's name is on the bottle is way less important than how often the oil is changed. I have yet to see clean motor oil regardless of the maker do damage to an engine. excellent point!

i use Castrol full synthetnic 10/40. and i change pretty often. no worries.

I use the cheapest crap I can find in the off season.. then when race season comes around... Full Synthetic (Repsol @ the moment)

I use the cheapest crap I can find in the off season.. then when race season comes around... Full Synthetic (Repsol @ the moment) trying to purposely wear it in with the cheap stuff?