Reuse oil?

[GSProdigy]

So I just changed my oil. Then I had the bright idea a week later to replace my right side engine cover.

Do I need to by completely new oil or can I drain the oil with only 200 miles on it and reuse it?

Thanks

[cbrfxr67]

I'd use a clean container and then a filter in my funnel & reuse it.  Just my .02

[gsdox]

+1

[reload]

yeah why not, it's only seen a few hundred miles.

what kind of filter could you use with it though?

[ryott52]

Ideally you'd use a GS oil filter, just pour it through the hole in the center.

[GSProdigy]

I just put a new oil filter in it...can I reuse the K& N that I Just bought? or should I rinse my old one out?

[ryott52]

If it's a new filter it should be fine, just make sure you clean it after using it to filter the reused oil before you put it back in the bike.

[burning1]

Thoroughly clean around the drain plug, thoroughly clean the oil pan, and ideally put it in a sealed container between the drain and the re-use. IMO, filtering the oil shouldn't be necessary, so long as you take precautions. All oil in the engine is screened and filtered before running through the engine passages anyway.

[ben2go]

Yep.Just make sure everything is kept clean and use a coffee filter in the funnel when you refill.It make take longer,but it'll save you on buying oil.