09-03-2016, 02:23 PM
(09-03-2016, 08:12 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Piunit's post led me to look at the the two owner manuals I've been able to find online—Australia and Europe—and, while set out differently, both require oil and filter changes every 6,000 kms/4,000 miles with 12,000 kms/8,000 miles being the interval for major services.
I wonder why Japan should be different?
Hi Cormanus.
A lot of users including me usually change every 5,000 km.
So I asked other Japanese bike riders on the Internet yesterday and some people told me they always change every 3,000 km.
Riding 3,000 km comes soon.
So I always change every 5,000 km.
(09-03-2016, 11:52 AM)kmoney_imp Wrote: Seems weird. I'm sure they have a "severe service" schedule for the bike. I guess something about the climate in Japan is enough to want them to use it. 3000km oil changes seem crazy conservative though.
Hi kmoney.
I think it must be Okay even if the humidity is not high but Japanese climate is incredibly humid.
That high humid condition is not good for oils.
So I guess bike makers recommend every 3,000 km.
Sorry. I mistook.
I read my CB's service manual again today and it was written 6,000 km.
I misunderstood.
I recalled why I thought so and it was a bike dealer's recommend distance.
They often recommend to change oils every 3,000 km.
Anyway, I'm so sorry my mistake.