oil change for "new" bikes

compmoto · 05-28-2008, 10:42 AM

my KTM owner's manual, said I needed to let my dealer perform the first oil service on my bike. I did this , and didn't realize, that Motorex oil is 22.95 per container(quarts?) and was $150. for the service! including OEM filter. WOW! OTHERWISE the factory warranty is void...? ! ?! man o man, KTM is looking out for their dealers.... I normally use Amsoil products, and the oil is approx. $8. /qt. retail price... is Motorex really that good? AND where is it manufactured? Amsoil is : American Made Synthetic Oil, hence the name. Input here would be greatly appreciated. Oil always seems to cause a stir of emotion, especially since it's so important.... I know about "flat-rate" pricing for the aforementioned oil service, dealer has to profit as well. But since the dealer has specified MOTOREX oil, I'm a bit peeved. Oil is NOT ,just OIL. I'll deal with oil changes , my way, from here out... my bikes , don't blow up from oil issues.... thanx for the good products, Amsoil...

RideOrange · 10-07-2008, 11:12 AM

In buying a KTM obviously you aren't looking for the cheapest two wheeled transportation anyways, so I wouldn't sweat spending a few extra bucks on the oil. Motorex is manufactured in Switzerland and is the factory fill product on all KTM's and is developed with KTM engineers specifically for KTM bikes.
http://www.motorexusa.com/prod_detail.asp?id=137
For how often we have to change oil, spending an extra what $20-30 a year on oil is cheap insurance that you are protecting your motor.