Winter storage

Twin, I'm pretty anal about oil, so it would be a tough call.

It'll probably be ok until spring but would change it before it really comes out of hibernation in the spring.

I changed mine at 500, then around 1,200, then 5,000 and will do so around 8,500 in anticipation of the 12,000 mile service.

In every car I've ever owned I've changed the oil at around 1,000 miles, then at 3,000 and every 3,000 thereafter. I have been rewarded by very high mileage and reliable engines. It's cheap insurance against engine failure.

As it turns out with the bike, I was taking a 2-day basic motorcycle maintenance class at the local community school around the time the bike was at 1,200 miles. So I supplied the oil & filter and got expert help on how to do it.

I strongly recommend such a course to anyone who's not a wrencher. I learned a ton. For you NJ guys, PM me if you need more info.

Good luck GT!