oil change done and little review

[JRK5892]

ok... so i just performed my first oil change since i built this fighter. few things. first oil change (when i built the bike) i got a filter with the bike so i used that and Castrol GTX 20W50 synthetic blend.... it was ok but i got alot of clutch slipage, it did however keep the bike cool and run smooth

this round i went with a wix filter (they had a fram as well but i did not want that sucker to be bright orange on a all black motor ) and for fluids i used Vavoline high milage 20W50 synthetic blend (got it on sale for $2 a qt so figured why not)
I have to say... i got about 85 miles on the bike since i did it last night and i never had oil make such a differance in how a clutch locks up! my slip is almost completely gone, it is unreal! needless to say i am very pleased... took me about 30 min to get the old filter off, i must have man handed it when i put it on. even my filter wrenches would not get it off... had to pound a screw driver though it and slowly work it off... sucked, but got it done

changed the oil in 6 bikes in under 2 hours last night, i would say that is pretty good!

[_Will_]

sounds like you have some bike experience but I'll ask anyway, are you making sure not to get oil with "friction reducing molecules" or whatever they're called? A common problem with clutch slippage is when people grab that. As for the filter, mine always seem difficult to get off but I picked up some plier style filter removers and works like a champ every time now.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-to- ... 36778.html

[JRK5892]

nver heard that!!! and on the wrench... that is on my to buy list... sad i have a strap style, 7 diff sizes for the filter wrenches and none of them fit!

[_Will_]

It's a common mistake, the additives in most car oil wreak havoc on wet clutches. I haven't used a strap wrench in forever, wrenches ftw. Check out the Bosch filter if you want a black on, K&N has one with a nut on the tip for easy removal but is a bit pricey

[JRK5892]

WARNING!!!! DO NOT USE THE WIX FILTER!!!!!! it does not seal right, came out to a huge oil puddle around my bike! took the lame ass filter back and the guys at murrys hooked me up with a fram! worked great!
but the fram works great, have over 200 miles on her now with that filter and worked out great... wix = no good!