Should I change the oil and filter?

[MattW]

I've done the gearbox and FD oils, feel happier now

I assume a little bit of crud stuck to the sump bolt magnets is normal? it was only a little.

Engine filter kit has arrived but the oil is still in the post, job for tomorrow.

No, just like cutting paste.

Excellent

I change my gearbox / FD oil every engine oil change (3000 miles in my case). There's not much in there and It works hard - for the minimal cost it's good peace of mind.

A little bit of pasty grey crud on the plug is normal

 

[shready]

Excellent

I change my gearbox / FD oil every engine oil change (3000 miles in my case). There's not much in there and It works hard - for the minimal cost it's good peace of mind.

A little bit of pasty grey crud on the plug is normal

I used just under 1 litre for both.

Would you suggest adding more by using the sidestand?

 

[MattW]

I used just under 1 litre for both.

Would you suggest adding more by using the sidestand?

Nope - I just use the centre stand as per normal. I'd imagine if you overfilled you'd just end up with it coming out of the breathers. I think the quoted capacities add up to just over a litre for both but of you drained them cold there all probably be a bit of the old stuff still hanging around.

 

[shready]

Nope - I just use the centre stand as per normal. I'd imagine if you overfilled you'd just end up with it coming out of the breathers. I think the quoted capacities add up to just over a litre for both but of you drained them cold there all probably be a bit of the old stuff still hanging around.

No drained when hot but not on flat ground, slight incline.

 

[shready]

All done, I was just about to drop the oil and the delivery guy arrived with my new oil from Amazon

All tested, no leaks, happy happy.

Got some Muck Off too to complete the recommissioning

 

[MattW]

All done, I was just about to drop the oil and the delivery guy arrived with my new oil from Amazon

All tested, no leaks, happy happy.

Got some Muck Off too to complete the recommissioning

Cool

Just don't let the Muck Off sit on there too long - I've read about it attacking the BMW powdercoat.

 

[shready]

Cool

Just don't let the Muck Off sit on there too long - I've read about it attacking the BMW powdercoat.

Nah, I last cleaned my GS in April 2009 before a trip to the Picos and Portugal.

Muc Off won't get near the finish, I'm just using it to soften the crust