Quote Originally Posted by VStarRider View Post
Just checked the engine oil at 5,000 miles, as I am preparing for a 700 mile trip around the Empire State. Still looks like brand new. I was very impressed. It has been changed only once.

One of the reasons I bought this bike over others is the fact that it is basically maintenance free...especially for someone like me, who is not obsessed with the paint!
I'm new here, but isn't it recommended for the oil to be changed at 400 and 4,000 miles? I just finished a trip that put me right around 4,000 miles, and I was thinking I was needing to change the oil. Is this not the case?