If i wait til' 800 miles for first oil change

Just saw this again so thought I'd update. Decided to go ahead and change oil and filter and clean/lube/adjust the chain at 650 miles before riding more. Glad I did because that was some dirty oil. And I ran it at idle for about 4-5 minutes and then let it sit to allow oil to fall before draining.

Checked throttle/clutch play, psi and other fluid levels and everything seems to be just fine. Also, jacked idle up from 900 to about 1200 RPM.

USed OE Suzuki 10W-40 oil and OE filter. USed kerosene to clean the chain w/ a grunge brush (what a pain in the arse). Did a very thorough cleaning job - rear sprocket to, lubed it, rode it around the hood and it looked all dirty again (black grease).

Need to re-align chain though after adjusting it is off ever so slightly between the two sides. Need a new cotter pin though (Harbor Freight).
 
I still havent cleaned my chain. I am at 807 miles now. I am dreading that task. It would be helpfull if I had a airlift for the bike.
 
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