Now, at first glace this looks like pretty good value for money but then i thought surely i could get that oil in bulk (like a 5 liter container) and the oil filter cheaper?
Find something better than GN-4. I would suggest a synthetic. Shell Rotella T5 10W-30 is a synthetic blend. There are also top synthetic cycle oils like Motul, Repsol, etc that are superior.
The CBR doesn't carry a lot of oil, so I would recommend using a top quality oil, checking it often, and changing it often. It's not a big expense, and it can prevent major damage. In the big picture, even the best oils are cheap. I never skimp.
As the CBR was developed for Asia I don't think it really needs premium oil just as it doesn't need premium fuel. Mine has been running nicely for over 30,000km now on 10w40 and the recommended oil change every 12,000km.
No need to change the bolt washer or the oil filter gasket every change. Still factory on mine and doesn't leak a drop.
I order my HF112 filters from ebay in a 3 pack for ~$10, and buy a gallon of Rotella T5 at Walfart for about $14. That's enough for three changes, so $24/3 = $8 each.
register with your dealer as a
customer/owner for discounts..
the kit is handy as all in one box
and dino ok for run-in period..
the main go tho is regular changes,
making sure of correct levels
whatever correct oil you choose..
i reckon the gn4 is good for run-in
and initial period then perhaps
a good semi-synthetic like silkolene
[which auto one sells by the litre]
but as members say, there are many
choices with price a factor..
great knowing about oils etc,
but the main go is still, doing it..
I'll chuck my 10 cents worth in here as a fellow Australasian just to mix up the blend a bit.
I've been doing my own changes on 250R & 300R for three years now and have never replaced either the filter housing cover gasket or the drain plug crush washer. Have never had a leak.
I buy the K&N 112 filters online for $11 NZD a pop.
I buy 4 liter packs of Castrol Power One 4T which is a semi-synthetic motorcycle oil at Super Cheap Autos for $60NZD (pity it didnt come in a 5 liter pack)
I just did a change. Got the oil filter and crush washer from amazon for less than 10 bucks. Bought two quarts of Mobil 1 4T racing oil for 20 bucks. Reused the filter housing gasket. Total cost, about $28. The oil is the higher priced thing, but like someone else said, we don't do changes that often so getting the best is a good practice. My only quibble, I hate that %*&# filter housing. I miss the spin-ons!
Less than $6 over the counter at Honda dealerships.
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