When to switch to synthetic

[mach1970]

I don't want to start an oil war or discussion. I just want to know when everyone thinks it is safe to make the switch to synthetic oil. At the 500 mile mark or later?

Thanks,

 

[Fast08]

For me it was at 92 miles when I put my exhaust on.

 

[turbobusa2000]

I followed the break in for my 2000. I ran non-synthetic oil til I hit 600 miles, then went to synthetic. In addition I kept the rpm under 5000rpm, that's what the manual said so that's why I did that.

 

[roadthing]

Make the switch if, and when you want. You won't hurt anything by switching at your first service. The only reason that I would not change it before the first service, is because there's plenty of assembly lube being circulated around the engine by the oil.

Take a look at all the new vehicles being delivered FROM THE FACTORY with synthetic. Too bad Suzuki doesn't step up and do the same.

 

[Busaman5000]

Personally im going to wait till about 4000 miles.

 

[Joker]

doing mine at 3000

 

[scotty - 12]

1st service. Have always done this and never had an issue. Did it at 550 miles on my 08.

 

[Wheelie]

I changed mine at 50 miles with Dino oil. then Mobil1 at 125 miles.


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[BIKE DUDE]

I'm waiting till at least 1000 miles to be sure factory recomended break in is completed, then I'll consider it.

 

[luded1]

plan on changing my oil every 100 miles up until 500 or so to get all the factory contaminants out...then I will use synthetic

 

[Prezzo]

dont like the taste of synthetic prefer olive oil myself

 

[BusaWizard]

I'll change over to full syn. around 1 or 1.5k. Mobil 1 4T.