Hi, I am thinking of doing an over due service this weekend, oil / Filter change and engine flush to rid any sludge that may of developed over the past few years. What make would you recommend ? Is it procedure to add the engine flush prior to draining the old oil ?
Just change the oil and filter with a decent oil and I'm sure it'll be fine. I've never had to flush and engine.
Don't put the full 3.7l in straight away. I did recently after doing everything that I should: running the bike, removing the sump plug, fill cap and the old filter and leaving it for a good while in various positions and it was too much IMO. Start with 3.5l and then check the glass. Easier to put more in than take some out!
Still not got round to the service, all ways doing something else. It's a fully synthetic oil, don't know what make as last service was done at a garage , it's been in just over 12 months Thought I'd have a go myself as a lot cheaper - do you have to fill filter with new oil b4 installing to bike ??
Myself, i wouldn't use an engine flush inevitably there will be some detergent left from the flush bad news in a performance engine, ok in an old diesel. If you think that you might have sludge left in the sump just drop it off and clean.
And cut up a 2l plastic bottle - into a tube, then a vertical slit. Wrap this around the down pipes below the filter before you remove the old one.
Let's hope the weathers good this weekend , things might get done. Thanks for all the comments Ride safe this Easter
As said above, don't bother with the flush especially seeing as your current oil has only been in 12 months (unless it's done 40,000 miles lol). Andy B
I am using motul 5100. Currently a good deal from JJC on eBay for 5l with a K&N filter. Probably a bit late for this weekend, though. I used a medium funnel and plastic measuring jug from Wilko (food section) both came to less than £2. As the fairings are off, you can use an elastic band to help steady the funnel.
Well not going to get chance to do service again this weekend , had a good look what it entails - seems abit extensive 1 or both side fairings off ?? Do you have to drop exhaust ?? Seems there is no room to take off oil filter
Remove both fairings, no need to touch exhaust. You will need to loosen tank bolts by the steerer to enable you to remove air the ducts first (which each have a plastic fastener by the fork leg pointing inwards and metal fastener going into the fairing). There a few allen bolts: three main per fairing, plus one under duct and the smaller pair connecting to nose IIRC and at least one plastic slide pin near the front mudguard. If something is not moving easily - it is probably held by a fastener that is difficult to see. If you are doing it for the first time, go steady. The lowest bolts are prone to tarnishing, may need some WD40. There is not enough space to use a filter tool. Be careful of hot down pipes. Hopefully whoever fitted the one to your bike did not over-tighten. If it can't be loosened by hand, Delboy's garage on you tube has a good method for removing tight filters before resorting to jamming a screwdriver through it (using masking tape). Edit: forgot the four pop fasteners holding the two fairing sides together!
Many many thanks for all the replays. All are much appreciated, looks like a job for a hot sunny Sunday
I have just sold a 954 and it can take only a short time to take both fairings off, i did not replace the top bolts where you need to remove the air ducts and it had no noticeable effect when riding, they have to be the easiest fairings to take off, i also then used the opportunity to clean behind them (not what a lot do but should). I do know that compared to the new blade the 954 is a walk in the park....... mine was a 2002 with Ohlins and 5k on the clock ! In the white and blue, got snapped up before i even put it up for sale....... the guy was chuffed to bits.
