Posted May 21, 200817 yr hi i have just bought my second fj1200 a 1987 e reg model us import im wanting to do a oil change the manual says use 10w30 oil local dealer says 10/40 can anyone recoomend a oil to me the bike seems to be running very hot ?
May 21, 200817 yr hi i have just bought my second fj1200 a 1987 e reg model us import im wanting to do a oil change the manual says use 10w30 oil local dealer says 10/40 can anyone recoomend a oil to me the bike seems to be running very hot ? Welcome to the frey! You can use a 10 winter/40 or 50, what ever is available. This should be mineral, I believe. Why do you think your bike is running hot? There are two reasons for running hot, one is retarded ignition and the other is weak fuel/air ratio.
May 21, 200817 yr Author most owners seem to reccomend morris ringfree xhd20w/50 oil but where can i get some have tried everywhere i live in the north east england
May 21, 200817 yr You can order online from HERE Nice choice of bike, I have just added another to my collection. Adam.
May 23, 200817 yr Author You can order online from HERE Nice choice of bike, I have just added another to my collection. Adam. thank you very much for the link i have just orderd the ring free oil not a bad price either £21 inc postage og £6.95 cheers for all ur help
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