Do I have to change that oil filter?

[Anonymous]

I find myself at mid-season with about 2000 miles on my conventional motorcycle specific oil. As always, I'm gonna change the oil and filter when I put the bike to bed for the winter. In the meantime, I don't want to go a total of 4000 miles without a change of oil. Can I get away with changing the oil midseason, but skip the oil filter change if I promise never to do it again?

 

[earlfor]

Re: Do I have to change that oil filter?

Recommendation for my GS750 is change filter every other oil change, so I see no reason why you could not do the same on your bike.

Earl

I don't want to go a total of 4000 miles without a change of oil. Can I get away with changing the oil midseason, but skip the oil filter change if I promise never to do it again?

 

[redliner1973]

In my opinion, it is always best to change the filter. Most of the filters I use, such as EMGO, say right on the box not to use longer than 1500 miles. I change oil every 2000, so even I go over the limit, but the way a bike is hard on oil and such, it seems reasonable to change teh filter with the oil. just my thoughts....

 

[robertbarr]

I've used your approach -- change the filter every other time -- for 20 years. If it's going to cause problems, I have to wonder when they're going to start.

 

[Anonymous]

Agreed! Change the filter every other change. I change my oil every 3000 miles.
GY

 

[Anonymous]

I change oil every 1500 to 2000 miles, and the filter every other time. 16 years + of GS ownership and it's worked for me.

N

 

[Anonymous]

I change filter every other time......Every 3k miles...and by the way that motorcycle Specific oil ..Is basically the same as any other oil.....Just costs more