4t Oil change frequency

xTomBx · Post by **xTomBx** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:37 pm

How often should I be changing my oil?
I've put about 1400 miles on my 4t stella, Argyle, since its last service early last year.
I haven't taken it out yet this year because I havent had the time to do an oil change. Should I go ahead and ride, do you think it would be ok?
The Michigan weather is beautiful and I die a little inside each day i'm not on Argyle...

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:49 pm

I ride mine hard, so keep that in mind.

I go every 2000 mi or with the change of seasons, whichever comes first. It certainly wouldn't hurt you to change yours at 1400 mi, esp if you do it yourself.

xTomBx · Post by **xTomBx** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:03 pm

Dang, I was afraid of that. Its been sitting since October-ish. so probably definitely overdue.
I'm hoping to do the change myself (for the first time), have the filter, just need fresh oil.

Thanks!

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:25 pm

Changing the filter is the 'hard' part of it since you have to take the wheel off.

There was a video on youtube that was for dealers showing how to do the first service, I can't find it now.

Be careful with the filter cover hardware.

Use a proper multi-point socket for taking the oil screen cover off so you don't chew it up.

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:43 pm

Oil change portion starts about 5:00 in

https://vimeo.com/20618680