How soon should I change the oil after being in storage for the winter?

I changed it in october, the guy I bought it off had been using automotive oil. I put it to storage in December and now I guess we have a nice early spring here. Can I get a few rides in before changing it, or should I do it ASAP?How soon should I change the oil after being in storage for the winter?
That depends, on the climate you store it in. If you live in a warm area. Change it, as you normally would Every 3 to 5 thousand miles or 3 months, depending on how you ride. Here in the cold winter areas. I change mine, in April. If you change your oil, before your first time out. You will still have some condensation, in the motor. Also a motor, does not get hardly any condensation in it, just sitting. It's the hot, cold, hot, cold, cycle. That causes, condensation. Go ahead and ride it. Start it up, after five or so minutes. Check your oil, if you see a creamy foam, on the dip stick. Shut the motor off and change the oil. Before you, start it again.How soon should I change the oil after being in storage for the winter?
Its supposed to be every 3 months or 3000 miles. But you should be ok for a little while just don't wait to long.
If it has auto oil in it change it before you ride.
If you have a street bike then there's no difference between 10w-30 automotive oil and 10w-30 motorcycle oil. Two-stroke oil and synthetic oils are the only ones you have to be specific about. Since it was changed in October I wouldn't be afraid to ride for a week or so before changing the oil. Just don't pull it out of storage and take off on a 100 mile bike ride.
What does your manual advise?



Oil is changed according to mileage, @ 3K, for instance...and depending on riding conditions. If you're riding in hot or dusty conditions, change the oil sooner.



How many miles did you put on the engine before storage? Using the rule of thumb above, you can safely ride it until and even past the 3k miles...(It's not writ in stone!) Consider oil as cheap insurance for longer engine life.



Also, unless otherwise specified by the maker, motor oil is oil is oil. It's either a petroleum base, synthetic base, or a combination.



Older machines require a much higher lead content than today's modern oils can supply.
just change it before you ride cause it wont hurt anything
I tend to change oil in spring after winter storage here in Wisconsin- short ride to get the oil and warm engine, then drain warmed oil, change filter. Winter storage I probably should change oil then but usually don't- run until first snow then park it with some stabil in tank. oil gets change in summer by rough mileage.

web hosting providers

where to find dog costumes