Originally Posted by
Devin 05 Civic
im a noob on bikes, but wouldnt the oil light come on if it was low, or can a very small amount make that much of a difference with shifting? is car oil and bike oil same thing as long as its synthetic and 10w 40?
we are a bunch of fucking noobs at one point. dont rely on the oil light to come on, chances are its not low enough to cause the light to come on but its LOW enough to affect your shifting.
im gonna spoon feed you on what to do. DO NOT PUT CAR OIL. the additives on the car oil can make the clutch slip.
1. change the oil and oil filter. i recommend using purolator (14610 or 14612 for the shorter version filter but check and cross reference your oil filter), and use 15w40 rotella or 5w40 rotella synthetic - buy the purolator white filter from advance auto parts (no do not buy the yellow purolator filter) and the rotella oil from walmart.
2. dispose your used oil properly by recycling it - go to advance auto parts or autozone.
3. ride the bike after and see if you feel any difference.
the end.