2002 CA model approaching 7000 mile service interval.
Several questions here, so I'll number them for clarity & convenience:
1. Service interval
Factory service manual & owners manual say to change engine oil every 4000 miles or 6 months, filter every 11000 miles or 18 months. So far, everyone without exception I haved talked to, from the dealer to independent bike shops in the San Diego area agree that this is way too long on both counts. The general consensus is change both every 3000 miles, and that makes sense to me.
2. Filter type
Filter from Suzuki is expensive ($17.95) and although it appears externally similar to the generic lower priced unit that is standard on many of their models for many years now, it is supposedly a higher micron density element. The wrong cheaper filter will fit and look identical, but the manual says to use this one, so I tend to accept that. However, some local mechanics (familiar with Suzuki GSXR's, but not necessarily Hayabusas) claim that the standard (cheaper, low micron element) filter has worked fine for many years on the GSXR's, and don't see the need to spend the extra money as long as it is changed regularly. What are your thoughts?
3. Emgo (aftermarket parts company) makes a replacement for both filters (10-55660 black, 10-55670, chrome for the standard "cheaper" one, and 10-55662, black, 10-55672, chrome for the more expensive "Hayabusa" type) at quite a reduced price. Any experiences with swapping to Emgo, either standard or Hayabusa type? I don't mind spending the extra money if there is really a difference besides the labeling and the advertising budget/marketing campaign, you know? I just hate to pay more for something that doesn't make a significant difference in performance. I know you get what you pay for, but then again, paying twice as much doesn't make it twice as good, does it?
3. Synthetic oils
The general consensus seems to be that I should stay with the non-synthetic oil until 10000 miles, then switch to synthetic, or possibly a blend of the two. Any thoughts on this one?
All feedback will truly be appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Mike
Several questions here, so I'll number them for clarity & convenience:
1. Service interval
Factory service manual & owners manual say to change engine oil every 4000 miles or 6 months, filter every 11000 miles or 18 months. So far, everyone without exception I haved talked to, from the dealer to independent bike shops in the San Diego area agree that this is way too long on both counts. The general consensus is change both every 3000 miles, and that makes sense to me.
2. Filter type
Filter from Suzuki is expensive ($17.95) and although it appears externally similar to the generic lower priced unit that is standard on many of their models for many years now, it is supposedly a higher micron density element. The wrong cheaper filter will fit and look identical, but the manual says to use this one, so I tend to accept that. However, some local mechanics (familiar with Suzuki GSXR's, but not necessarily Hayabusas) claim that the standard (cheaper, low micron element) filter has worked fine for many years on the GSXR's, and don't see the need to spend the extra money as long as it is changed regularly. What are your thoughts?
3. Emgo (aftermarket parts company) makes a replacement for both filters (10-55660 black, 10-55670, chrome for the standard "cheaper" one, and 10-55662, black, 10-55672, chrome for the more expensive "Hayabusa" type) at quite a reduced price. Any experiences with swapping to Emgo, either standard or Hayabusa type? I don't mind spending the extra money if there is really a difference besides the labeling and the advertising budget/marketing campaign, you know? I just hate to pay more for something that doesn't make a significant difference in performance. I know you get what you pay for, but then again, paying twice as much doesn't make it twice as good, does it?
3. Synthetic oils
The general consensus seems to be that I should stay with the non-synthetic oil until 10000 miles, then switch to synthetic, or possibly a blend of the two. Any thoughts on this one?
All feedback will truly be appreciated.
Thank you very much.
Mike