Oil Change Frequency

[JamesC]

I do a lot of urban driving here in North Jersey. Most of my trips are 25 miles or less with a lot of stop and go traffic. I change my oil and filter every 2,000 miles, sometimes less. I was wondering, could I change the oil at 1,500 miles without changing the filter, and then again after another 1,500 miles with a filter change? So I would be changing the oil twice and the filter once every 3,000 miles. I use Shell Rottella 15W 40 which is not very expensive, but the K&N chrome filter is a little pricey. What do you guys think?

[Lechy]

Stop using K&N filters. Using modern day oils and filtration a full change can be anywhere between 3000 & 5000 miles any longer is not a good idea because the same oil is used by the gears.

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[navigator]

Emgo filters $5.
change every 3000.
easy peasy.

[JamesC]

I like the chrome oil filter. I love chrome. Guess I'm old school, I'm not one of the "black is the new chrome" crowd. I have a chrome drive shaft cover, battery box, and yes I work to keep it nice and shiny. I would like to get the chrome side panels and collar covers I see on some of the European bikes, but haven't found them for sale in the U.S.

[Lechy]

Chrome neck and side covers are not aftermarket. You will just have to clean off the paint and take them to be chromed. Chrome filter covers are available through Ebay.

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[ecbaatz]

Or get a K&P Filter and just clean it when you do an oil change. The billeted aluminum goes great with the chrome.

http://kandpengineering.com/