Oil Change Question

[megs]

Do you need to run your bike before changing the oil?

[Scuba Steve]

No you do not

[adamwest]

i always thought it makes sense to change oil with engine warm in order have most oil drain out while in its least viscous state. imo.

[hondahhh]

No you do not

uhhhh? what makes you say that?

The hotter the better.

There is a thread further down the tech forum... these are good questions.
Re: r1 chained oil, looks dirty

Did you warm the oil up first?
Did you change the oil filter?
Did you let the oil drain while the bike was on it's kickstand?

[vrus]

It doesn't hurt either way. You'll be waiting less time with hotter oil.

[polo]

furthermore, when you run your bike before hand, it also has the effect of lifting the sediments and mixing in with the oil being drained, and thus removing more gunk.

[RonnieRev]

I vote hot

[jayr]

Do you need to run your bike before changing the oil?

Yes run your bike first before changing/draining the oil

[megs]

thanks for the advice guys! .. ran her first .. everything went well

[hotshotmikeyboy]

furthermore, when you run your bike before hand, it also has the effect of lifting the sediments and mixing in with the oil being drained, and thus removing more gunk.

if you had "gunk" at the bottom of your oil pan id be worried ....lol

[polo]

if you had "gunk" at the bottom of your oil pan id be worried ....lol

There's a joke in there somewhere and i'm trying to find it... :P

[mike.from.canmore]

furthermore, when you run your bike before hand, it also has the effect of lifting the sediments and mixing in with the oil being drained, and thus removing more gunk.

you have very little faith in your oil filter.

[Wingboy]

Read manual.