subbyrob Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi there, As a new member I'm interested to hear your opinions and knowledge concerning which oil I should use in my engine. I have an old FZS600 Fazer which has done just over 30k miles and would appreciate any advise as to which make or spec of oil would be most suitable. Many Thanks Subbyrob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 24, 2008 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hello and welcome subbyrob Semi synthetic 10w40, Just done my Bandit £20 for four litres, But im sure you could use Tescos or Halfords finest for less cost. Fully synthetic is generally regarded as a no no in bikes due to the wet clutch. (clutch slip issues) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Silkolene brand 10W40 Semi-Synth costs about £19.99 for a four litre bottle. Edit: Oh look - 100 posts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted September 24, 2008 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2008 What they said^^^^^, I have to admit the yam runs on the regular motorcycle stuff and forecourt 2stroke but the suzuki has swam in fresh Rock synth4 every 3-4000miles. At TTS they said as its coolant as well and with the tuning if i want it to last use the best i can afford. Good oil's cheaper than engines. Where's the tesco/halfords brigade with the chip fat......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted September 24, 2008 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2008 CASTROL 20/50..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley1000 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi there, As a new member I'm interested to hear your opinions and knowledge concerning which oil I should use in my engine. I have an old FZS600 Fazer which has done just over 30k miles and would appreciate any advise as to which make or spec of oil would be most suitable. Many Thanks Subbyrob hi, DONT DONT DONT put car oil of any kind in a bike, Car motor oil has a detergent in it & it cleans the clutch plates & make them slip at high revs, just when you need a bit of power to over-take, clutch will let you down, trust me on this one ,im a bike mechanic, Fully synthetic is mainly for high reving motors R1s ect, semi is good for your bike , I use Motul in my workshop, Parsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley1000 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi there, As a new member I'm interested to hear your opinions and knowledge concerning which oil I should use in my engine. I have an old FZS600 Fazer which has done just over 30k miles and would appreciate any advise as to which make or spec of oil would be most suitable. Many Thanks Subbyrob hi, DONT DONT DONT put car oil of any kind in a bike, Car motor oil has a detergent in it & it cleans the clutch plates & make them slip at high revs, just when you need a bit of power to over-take, clutch will let you down, trust me on this one ,im a bike mechanic, Fully synthetic is mainly for high reving motors R1s ect, semi is good for your bike , I use Motul in my workshop,the difference between synthetic & mineral is, synthetic stay the same hot or cold,ie it does'nt go thin when hot, so is much better for high reving motors that run hoter than low reving motors, Parsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 24, 2008 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2008 hi, DONT DONT DONT put car oil of any kind in a bike, Car motor oil has a detergent in it & it cleans the clutch plates & make them slip at high revs, just when you need a bit of power to over-take, clutch will let you down, trust me on this one ,im a bike mechanic, Fully synthetic is mainly for high reving motors R1s ect, semi is good for your bike , I use Motul in my workshop,the difference between synthetic & mineral is, synthetic stay the same hot or cold,ie it does'nt go thin when hot, so is much better for high reving motors that run hoter than low reving motors, Parsley your not related to parsley boobs are you? I use millars 20/50 sport semi synth but its £30 (gulp!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbyrob Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks for your help chaps. I'll have to use up my olive oil on my chips instead. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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