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tommymac · 03-20-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Whatever the Kawasaki Dealer uses for Oil...Kawi Has there own oil...It just says Kawasaki Performance Motorcycle Oil on it. A few people swear Suzuki's Oil is Motul just re labeled...So who knows if Kawi's is anything of the same sort.

And I'll snap a picture of the Filter housing when I get a chance...It's not in a good spot...At all.

I think honda and yamaha have their own too, never went for those though used to use the belray or motul.

Sixxxxer · 03-20-2012, 12:45 PM

People have started WARS over Oil...And what to use and what not to use. I've used a shit ton of different brands in my vehicles...My motorcycle just now got Amsoil after Dealership Oil changes...But it's never going there for one again. They fucking rape me in labor to do an oil change and with my learning curve complete for the proper way to take off the oil filter...It will now be a 10 minute process.

tommymac · 03-20-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

People have started WARS over Oil...And what to use and what not to use. I've used a shit ton of different brands in my vehicles...My motorcycle just now got Amsoil after Dealership Oil changes...But it's never going there for one again. They fucking rape me in labor to do an oil change and with my learning curve complete for the proper way to take off the oil filter...It will now be a 10 minute process.

oil and tires are worse than politics and religon on MC boards, esp if you get a few pseudo experts on said subject. I have seen it get nasty on other forums.

I am all about avoiding the dealer outside of warantee work and inspections. Too bad you werent closer, can have you come by here and knock out, have the space, tools and knowhow so all basic maintenance and soem more advanced stuff can be done here for a few cold beers

Just dont ask me ot help with electronics/wiring

Sixxxxer · 03-20-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

oil and tires are worse than politics and religon on MC boards, esp if you get a few pseudo experts on said subject. I have seen it get nasty on other forums.

I am all about avoiding the dealer outside of warantee work and inspections. Too bad you werent closer, can have you come by here and knock out, have the space, tools and knowhow so all basic maintenance and soem more advanced stuff can be done here for a few cold beers

Just dont ask me ot help with electronics/wiring

Your not THAT Far...So when I do my Sprockets and New chain I'll load the bike up and come visit!! At least I think you have the Chain Tool needed?

Besides I've been wanting to come up there a get a good ride in with you and your "Better" new york roads.

tommymac · 03-20-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Your not THAT Far...So when I do my Sprockets and New chain I'll load the bike up and come visit!! At least I think you have the Chain Tool needed?

Besides I've been wanting to come up there a get a good ride in with you and your "Better" new york roads.

have the chain tool so we can knock that out fairly quickly. I have most of th elarger size sockets for the rear wheel and countershaft. I just would want to know what size is on the kawi, so we dont have to make an unplanned trip to sears LOL.

Sixxxxer · 03-20-2012, 02:23 PM

My Rear Axle nut/ and Front sprocket nut are both 32MM

tommymac · 03-20-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

My Rear Axle nut/ and Front sprocket nut are both 32MM

thats easy, I think I have 2 32mm, sacraficed one to make a socket to remove the swingarm bolt and steering stem nut

Sixxxxer · 03-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Good to know! I thought I would be replacing my Sprockets/Chain Sooner than I thought...Turns out a Proper Adjustment to the chain and a solid cleaning/lubrication and it fixed the issue I was having last year. I thought my Front sprocket was shot and it was making a nasty crunchy sound the final month or so of me riding it. Turns out it was excessive chain slap and super loose.

Yet another reason for me to never take it to a dealer again...As gas man's Sig says...Why pay someone to fuck your shit up for you?

Trip · 03-20-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Yet another reason for me to never take it to a dealer again...As gas man's Sig says...Why pay someone to fuck your shit up for you?

You waited for dealer recommended oil changes for your chain to be checked? Good fucking god....

That's like a preride checklist thing.

Sixxxxer · 03-20-2012, 02:52 PM

What's a pre ride checklist?

03-20-2012, 12:45 PM	#62
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	People have started WARS over Oil...And what to use and what not to use. I've used a shit ton of different brands in my vehicles...My motorcycle just now got Amsoil after Dealership Oil changes...But it's never going there for one again. They fucking rape me in labor to do an oil change and with my learning curve complete for the proper way to take off the oil filter...It will now be a 10 minute process. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

03-20-2012, 02:23 PM	#66
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	My Rear Axle nut/ and Front sprocket nut are both 32MM __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

03-20-2012, 02:45 PM	#68
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Good to know! I thought I would be replacing my Sprockets/Chain Sooner than I thought...Turns out a Proper Adjustment to the chain and a solid cleaning/lubrication and it fixed the issue I was having last year. I thought my Front sprocket was shot and it was making a nasty crunchy sound the final month or so of me riding it. Turns out it was excessive chain slap and super loose. Yet another reason for me to never take it to a dealer again...As gas man's Sig says...Why pay someone to fuck your shit up for you? __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

03-20-2012, 02:52 PM	#70
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	What's a pre ride checklist? __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue