Rookie question

YaMama1339
02-22-2008, 07:19 AM
Ok, just bought 05 Raven with about 11k miles on it. How often do I really need to change the oil? I read on a thread that synthetic was a lot more expensive but worth it. Help a brother out.

Speed_Devil
02-22-2008, 04:32 PM
You would have better luck discussing religion or politics than oil. Personally, I change around 1500 miles (after the first 600 service of course), with synthetic oil. Mobil1 mx 4T is my personal brand because its easy available.

CosmoK
02-22-2008, 07:06 PM
I change mine every 2000 with synthetic oil. At the very least you should change the oil at the beginning and end of your riding season.

2008RavenR1
03-04-2008, 09:13 PM
I do every 3k

02R1FUN
03-04-2008, 09:15 PM
every 4k, the service manual recomendation