Oil change Hot or Cold

[Squeeze]

I don't think I have ever thought much about it.  That is probably why I am still trying to get my bike to start.

[Kat_man]

It doesn't matter as long as your filter is working.  Sounds way to anal to worry about...

+1

But I do it warmed, it drains quicker.

[hoop]

so now the question: Is it worth the debate? 

Maybe. You busy or sumpin'? 

What about the steering damper? I use Mobil 1 full sunthetic 75-90w, and anyone who doesn't is a scooter riding girl scout!



yeah, but you use wd-40 in your forks       

 

[TheBull350]

so now the question: Is it worth the debate? 

Maybe. You busy or sumpin'? 

What about the steering damper? I use Mobil 1 full sunthetic 75-90w, and anyone who doesn't is a scooter riding girl scout!

 

for the damper I just use the ky warming oil, it seems to work better when it's warm, the bike like's it that way!

[Gixxer1300r]

I take the bike for a couple mile ride, get it up to operating temp, bring it home, it is ten minutes until I get to the plug but still plenty hot.

then I start it up and let the rest drain out

[GSXRme]

I agree with Dolphin. Go for a 10 mile ride and come back home and drain it. I also let it drain to the last drop.

+1

[jessup]

You have to change the oil?

[GSXRme]

You have to change the oil?

Never... you can run on factory oil for 100,000 miles   

[dnolder]

Does anybody ever read or do what owners manual says?

[AJ]

Drain the oil hot, THEN run it again to get the rest out!?? 


That's a debate on it's own. Interesting to see if the rest comes out. Like the oil in the cooler etc. I know there is always about 1/2 liter left over from an oil change. Curious if you can do any damage with most of the oil in the drain pan and not in the bike?? 



I always drain it hot. If you did it cold I think to much would stay behind as a coating on all the parts.

[skid vicious]

Drain the oil hot, THEN run it again to get the rest out!?? 


That's a debate on it's own. Interesting to see if the rest comes out. Like the oil in the cooler etc. I know there is always about 1/2 liter left over from an oil change. Curious if you can do any damage with most of the oil in the drain pan and not in the bike?? 



I always drain it hot. If you did it cold I think to much would stay behind as a coating on all the parts.

click me

[BLUR AKA SIDEWAYS AKA KING OF SOUTH FLORIDA]

Drain the oil hot, THEN run it again to get the rest out!?? 


That's a debate on it's own. Interesting to see if the rest comes out. Like the oil in the cooler etc. I know there is always about 1/2 liter left over from an oil change. Curious if you can do any damage with most of the oil in the drain pan and not in the bike?? 



I always drain it hot. If you did it cold I think to much would stay behind as a coating on all the parts.

click me

 

[Mospeada]

I do that as well, drain it hot, then start it up after a minute for a couple for like 10 seconds and shut her down to drain even more out. Then i still let it drain for like 20 minutes.

[PhantomBusa]

I usually time the oil change after my last ride on that oil run.  Pull the drain and let her drip while im changing the filter.  If I have other things planed, I do them also.  When Im all done working on the bike, I will plug it and refill with the new oil..   The drip, drip to the last drop does nothing in my opinion, but I fill better about it like most do.

[Commuta_Busa]

damn this thread went to shit 

[gnd111]

Does anybody ever read or do what owners manual says?

Nope.  Never read it in 3 years...

[BiggerDanno]

Drain it warm.

When it's cold the sludge sticks to the bottom of the pan and stays there when you drain it. When it's warm, the sludge is suspeded in the oil and drains with it.
On a bike, the sludge also sits in the clutch basket.

Don't beleive me? Pull your oil pan after draining your oil cold, you will find sludge in the bottom of the pan.

[Ahab]

Drain it warm.

When it's cold the sludge sticks to the bottom of the pan and stays there when you drain it. When it's warm, the sludge is suspeded in the oil and drains with it.
On a bike, the sludge also sits in the clutch basket.

Don't beleive me? Pull your oil pan after draining your oil cold, you will find sludge in the bottom of the pan.

Danno,
 If you pour a few gallons of gas in the case, it strips that sludge right off. rinse the gas with warm, soapy water....then refill with oil. This is the most effective way to destroy your motor, without any sludge worries.

[Ahab]

P.S. noobs....that was a joke




P.P.S.Danno...that last wasnt directed to you.

[BiggerDanno]

I knew that. 

[ZEUS]

Oh now I am totally confused!

[02SE]

Drain it warm.

When it's cold the sludge sticks to the bottom of the pan and stays there when you drain it. When it's warm, the sludge is suspeded in the oil and drains with it.
On a bike, the sludge also sits in the clutch basket.

Don't beleive me? Pull your oil pan after draining your oil cold, you will find sludge in the bottom of the pan.

+ 1

[Chuck Wilburn]

Drain it warm.

When it's cold the sludge sticks to the bottom of the pan and stays there when you drain it. When it's warm, the sludge is suspeded in the oil and drains with it.
On a bike, the sludge also sits in the clutch basket.

Don't beleive me? Pull your oil pan after draining your oil cold, you will find sludge in the bottom of the pan.

100% correct.  We pull our pan all the time and you can be gauranteed that cold oil leaves the sludge behind.  Cold oil always comes out looking much cleaner and that's why.....

[tour-n-busa]

HOT, ABSOLUTLY

[NCR Motorsports]

HTF can you do it when its hot!! WOW!!