Did my own 500 mile service. I'm gonna run 10w40 Amsoil Full Syn. I've been using it in all of my bikes for years. It quieted down the 109 considerately.
That's what Suzuki reccommends. Who am I to question?Wanted said:Do you think 10W-40 is heavy enough for a brutish motor like this?
Suzuki also recommends shifting this bike into fifth gear at 31 mph. :gradona said:That's what Suzuki reccommends. Who am I to question?
You mean you don'tWanted said:Suzuki also recommends shifting this bike into fifth gear at 31 mph. :
(per the VZR1800 Owner's Manual)
What weight?toneout said:Ran Amsoil full synthetic in the last bike and had no problems. Will continue with M109.
I changed my first oil at 150 miles and think I will change at 3000 miles to Amsoil 10w40 as well. My other bike never had a problem with amsoil.Wanted said:Just wondering what kind of oil you all plan to use after the brake in period is over?
I drained my dealer oil after 100 miles or so, put Mobil 1 (non-synthetic) in it for now. Will switch to a synthetic after the 600 mile service. But which one?
I was using Mobil1 15W-50 Gold Cap in my last bike, but I don't think it has the correct rating for the M109R.
phaed said:good to know, thx for sharing.