What oil do you use in your bike, and why? - Page 5

zed · 03-03-2009, 11:14 PM

this statement got me into one of the biggest online fudes I think I have ever been in but here it goes again.

if you are unsure the safest bet is to use what your manufacturer labels as their oil.

that is not to say that it is the only thing you should use (I don't use it any more), just if you want the safest thing to put in it, go with what they put out.

marko138 · 03-04-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

I went to Iron Pony the other day with my friend and we were looking at oil. Since he only got his bike in August, and mine last month, we havnt needed to do ours yet. I think the conversation went along the lines of,

"Hmmmmm..... what brand do you think we should get. I dont know, maybe Yamalube, we both have Yamahas. I think REPSOL is good, they sponsor a bunch of teams. Yea, maybe but its a little expensive. Alright so we'll get that, but should we get full syn, semi syn, or normal? IDK.... what number should we get, 5... 10... 40... 50? IDK, maybe we should ask someone?"

That conversation went on with us standing infront of the oil for like 15 minutes until this amature racer that i know ended up tapping me on the back. He told matt to get the REPSOL semi-syn.... but i didnt get any.

Should he take it back and get Yamalube or something else?

Thats exactly what I ran. Repsol 10w40 semi-synth. I'm telling you it will make your engine more noisy. I'm sure it's great oil, and I used it for years without issue, but it's noisy.

And yes, good oil costs money. So does an engine repair, choose wisely.

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Originally Posted by zed

this statement got me into one of the biggest online fudes I think I have ever been in but here it goes again.

if you are unsure the safest bet is to use what your manufacturer labels as their oil.

that is not to say that it is the only thing you should use (I don't use it any more), just if you want the safest thing to put in it, go with what they put out.

I agree. If all else fails...go with whats recommended.

pickle.of.doom · 03-04-2009, 12:15 PM

Amsoil here too. I have used to regular and the v-twin mix in the SH, but I think the regular works better in 'er.

z06boy · 03-04-2009, 01:43 PM

I do use Amsoil in my Z06 but have not tried their motorcycle oil but may when the warranty runs out.

I'm not saying Amsoil would void the warranty...I just want the least amount of BS from the dealer should I ever have an issue.

03-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#43
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Amsoil here too. I have used to regular and the v-twin mix in the SH, but I think the regular works better in 'er. __________________ WOS Forums

03-03-2009, 11:14 PM	#41
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	this statement got me into one of the biggest online fudes I think I have ever been in but here it goes again. if you are unsure the safest bet is to use what your manufacturer labels as their oil. that is not to say that it is the only thing you should use (I don't use it any more), just if you want the safest thing to put in it, go with what they put out.

03-04-2009, 01:43 PM	#44
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I do use Amsoil in my Z06 but have not tried their motorcycle oil but may when the warranty runs out. I'm not saying Amsoil would void the warranty...I just want the least amount of BS from the dealer should I ever have an issue.