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Crankcase oil in unused VFR?


kwharwood

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VFR Sojourners,

For three years my bike has stood completely iddle in the garage and will do the same for one additional year ( 0 additional miles on odometer).

Every July 4th weekend, I kickoff the festivities by changing the oil/filter in my unridden bike. My questions: 1) Is it unneccesary to change the oil/filter every year

despite the fact that it has not been started or even ridden? 2) How long is recently purchased oil 'good' in a sealed manufacturer's container (shelf-life)?

 

Thanks, for your comments and help,

KWH in ATL

 

 

2005 VFR800A w/ 38K miles

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Google says shelf life is five years.  Stuff that breaks down oil otherwise all only occurs while your engine runs: shear stress and contamination from piston ring blow-by (fuel dilution and exhaust gases).

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ShipFixer,

Thanks, for your reply to my questions!

So, I've been wasting my time thinking the oil was oxidizing from it's interface with air and internal metal parts.

KWH

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