mekaz
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Hi all, kinda new around here and since I'm in love w my bike I need professional answers(this is where u guys come in). again. got a TON of advice from a few of you and thank you so much. But now that I'm learning this bike, I realized I have been asking questions about things that aren't that important until I TRULY learn this bike. What I mean is, in my excitement and dreams of 200mph I forgot to ask the basic questions of keeping my dream bike happy and running optimally. I forgot to crawl before I decided to run. Let me break it down, I have a bone stock 06 w 9019 miles. This will be my first oil change since purchase at 7642mi. Is there a certain oil I should use? Been seeing some debate over traditional vs. synthetic due to the low mileage on the bike sites I visit. Also, w the brands of oil out there. Another question is what do you recommend as far as oil change intervals go? 1500? 2000? 5000? LESS? MORE? I don't race the bike in the traditional sense but at the same time I am not gentle w the throttle when given the opportunity to open it up. Did NOT get a manual w the bike and I don't want to overlook anything important. another question is Am I getting close to any major services or things I NEED to do to ensure the survival and optimal performance of this bike? Like plugs or valve clearance etc, etc? I ask because I have spent a good amount of time looking for information but there are a LOT of different opinions on what worked. Another question is What are your feelings on a Power Commander? Does it benefit my stock setup or is it for more tuned situations? Finally (and thank you all) is a question about handling. I have read about a riser or something to raise the ass that improves the quickness of turning or (their words) flicking the bike over and from side to side. The reason I ask is because my other bike when parked side by side next to the busa is much taller in the rear. Its a VFR, not a GSXR, nowhere near as cool, but requires very little effort in turns or an emergency situation to fall into a line. Or is it me? I'm ok w it being me. Just wanted to know. Lastly and thank you for bearing w me, I have read about "correct gearing" for my bike that did not come from the factory. Is that a thing? I weigh 230lbs before gear so maybe? I really thank you for any help on any or all topics.i just wanna make every ride as perfect as possible. thanks, sincerely. be safe out there.MEKAZ