The dealer asked me which oil I would like them to use. Motul or Ecstar, I have asked back what is the difference. After a short explanation, the mechanic shared the Motul is a bit better for constant high RPMs - basically for track use -, Suzuki's is for street use for diverse conditions. The drawback is, Motul recommended to be changed in every 3000kms the Ecstar can do 6000km easily. So based on his view this is the super conservative answer and main difference. Then he started to work, but he turned back to me and added, based on his experience both - and many of the others - made in the same factory and has barely if any difference. He said he did a lot oil change... So he has seen couple of samples.
I don't take advice easy. However I love to collect opinions to eventually shape mine. So no harm done. He also said I don't need to grease the chain for the next 1000 km... I believe he just does his job and I do mine.
Well this is part of the free service. For some reason Suzuki has it listed to change the plugs on the 3rd service. I have basically extended every interval as it is. I am at almost 10k miles. They recommend valve checks at 15k. I will either have a new bike or new cams by 20kPlugs are based on mileage and for normal street use, upwards of 20-30K before changing them should suffice nicely. Some swap them during a valve clearance check or every other check mostly because, why not, the cam covers are off…
