cops.

 

30k miles on mine....original clutch and it's been on full synthetic since 2500 miles.....just change the oil every 2-3k and you'll be alright....oil brand is only an opinion..I've run a few and currently tried Rotella T but haven't ridden with it since due to SNOW.


Good luck

 

I have previously changed my oil every 1k-1500 miles. But that was on dino juice. Now I am on Mobile 1 synthetic. Ill see how that goes!

 

cops.

My thought too. The price was like 1/2 the street value. Could be hot...

 

My thought too. The price was like 1/2 the street value. Could be hot...

thats a good thought....but luckily the owner matched the title and address, and he'd owned it for over 3 years (whew!)

btw...the other items i gave up was a 40gb ipod (that i bought for $100), and a sony PSP with 7 movies and 3 games....still a good deal IMO...

btw merry christmas guys!

 

That one appears to be in nearly pristine condition but cosmetics aren't everything. Depending on how hard he rode will depend on your next move. I'd have them check the valves since they're first due at 22K if he hasn't had a full service done on it already. Other than that when you take it in for its service they should check all of the bearings and seals for you. Just make sure 2nd gear isn't skipping any and check for any remote signs of fork seal leakage.

Nice deal you got on that one!

 

The 1st valve inspection is due at 26.6K. And as incredible as it may seem, in my experience, even then, the valve clearances on the 5 valve per cylinder Genesis motors, for the vast majority of the valves, are still within spec.

How's the bike run?

 

Yeah where do all you guys come up with 22k , 24k etc with valve adjustments ? It's not just 26k but as Eyespy said 26,600 miles. I check mine at 30k and all were good.

 

thanks for the replies everyone. the bike seems to run great and i dont see any signs of fork leakage, but i'll make sure to have the valves and bearings checked when i take her in. now what about oil? what's the best synthetic blend oil or regular oil?

 

thanks for the replies everyone. the bike seems to run great and i dont see any signs of fork leakage, but i'll make sure to have the valves and bearings checked when i take her in. now what about oil? what's the best synthetic blend oil or regular oil?

Amsoil high performance synthetic. Also one of the least expensive.

 

I ran Amsoil twice and found it shifted more harsh than other oils but I know they are the best.....I may switch back in the spring

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=289

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=291

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=228

 

For whatever it's worth, I've not found shifting to matter much regardless of the oil being used. YMMV.

 

Eye,

Re value checks: Is this true of your "track" R1s as well?

Mark

P.S. Also, on the oil issue, I just tried 5W40 Castrol Superbike R4....It was my impression that it was shifting a little _worse_, so I went back to Castrol GPS 10W40, which is not much better, but....

The 1st valve inspection is due at 26.6K. And as incredible as it may seem, in my experience, even then, the valve clearances on the 5 valve per cylinder Genesis motors, for the vast majority of the valves, are still within spec.

How's the bike run?

 

how often you change the oil is WAY more important than who's name is on the bottle.

Use a good name brand oil, and change it regularly.

as far as filter go I have used most all of them, and the only one I have ever had a problem with is Fram. Will never use them again, on my truck or bike. I try to stick with oem filters for the most part, though I have a k&n on the bike at the moment.

 

That is avery good price for an R1... I like that build and IMO I thing the red and white model is the seminal build of the R1 that all should be held against...
enjoy

 

For whatever it's worth, I've not found shifting to matter much regardless of the oil being used. YMMV.

No difference at all ? Silkolene was the best so far but then shifting got worse after 1000 miles plus thier price went up recently. I've heard many claim Rotella T is real good....so I bought some at Wally world change the oil but never rode it cause of snow and ice.....soon I'll ride it and see...if no change I'll go back to Amsoil. It just seems the other 2 02-03 R1's I rode shifted smoother than mine but at times mine is butter after an oil change with some oils....but then it fades.

:dunno

 

thanks for all the suggestions guys....but is amsoil full synthetic or synthetic blend?

 

Amsoil high performance synthetic motorcycle oil

 

Amsoil high performance synthetic motorcycle oil

ic....doh! wwn3d

do you guys have any synthetic blend recommendations?

 

why you wanna waste money? HEll put some Honda Hp4 in there ..its dino juice..and its JASO certified( has an actual ma #) but in the end this is going to be a choice for you...I'd make sure you get a JASO cert oil as a minimum. But hey CHANGE the COOLANT!!! its probably original and worn the heck out by now.

 

I use motul and I like it :dunno

 

why you wanna waste money? HEll put some Honda Hp4 in there ..its dino juice..and its JASO certified( has an actual ma #) but in the end this is going to be a choice for you...I'd make sure you get a JASO cert oil as a minimum. But hey CHANGE the COOLANT!!! its probably original and worn the heck out by now.

hmmm coolant change...i didnt think about that...good idea!

 

I use motul and I like it :dunno

:iamwithst

 

Change the brake fluid. I will bet its some old a$$ $hit.

 

I use Mobil1 MX4T 10W40 (fully synthetic) and it's awesome. Shifting is great, engine temp lowered and I don't have any problems with anything at all. Price $10.99/qt

Change the oil every 4k miles and don't listen any myths that you should change it more frequently.

BTW: nice looking bike.

:beer