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08-15-2008, 05:52 PM
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Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
After breaking in my new FZ6 like it states in this article:
Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power I decided to cut the filter open to see what was inside. All I can say is WOW....... If anyone is in doubt about changing the oil within the first 100 miles please take my advice and DO IT.......or later you should be    
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08-15-2008, 05:58 PM
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M em b er e d
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
I'm not seeing it. Is if clogged with metal bits?
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08-15-2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
Yes, not clogged but there were quite a few metal bits in the filter (besides the ones from the case being cut open)........I had the camera on the wrong setting for macro so it doesnt show it all to well.
Not trying to be a alarmist as it was not anywhere near clogged, but well worth 15$ to change it. 
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08-15-2008, 06:12 PM
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M em b er e d
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
Agreed. I changed mine early and was glad I did. The oil was sparkly.
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I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.) |
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08-15-2008, 06:14 PM
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
Yes my oil also seemed to be sparkly as you put it...........Anyone have any opinions on when to change to synthetic?????
I have read the links to this on here but have not seen what the FZ6's cylinders are coated with, and how long it takes to seat the rings. |
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08-15-2008, 06:42 PM
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
I changed to synthetic after 530 miles of city riding. My commute is 8.5miles one way through the city with a bunch of lights, so pretty good break in. My original oil was scary dark color and thickness.
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08-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
i did my first at 600 miles mine wasnt sparkly at all. I guess it is all on how smooth you all are with clutch etc. and no i was not nice to it at all i mean i didnt hold it up there in rpm for long periods of time, however i did get it up there. I switched to amsoil at 2600 miles.
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08-16-2008, 07:44 PM
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
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Re: Oil filter cut open **60 miles**
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