Synthetic Oil for 4000mi Service

[Ezduzit]

 

[drizzit]

At what mileage should you make the switch.

I switched to Motul full synthetic at my 600 mile change. The motor is broken in by then so it is fine.

 

[valkyriemc]

Dont let 'em touch your bike. lease:

 

[Chris]

Too lazy to do it myself. Lol.

 

[boosted]

At what mileage should you make the switch.

I built my 08 turbo engine and dumped 10-40 red line in her. Then heat cycled her for about 2 hours and let her cool...Then proceded to tune and beat the **** out of her. MANY MANY PULLS OVER 400HP. Needless to say the first 40 miles were hard ones...Bike has 3000 miles on it and I just did a leakdown test...........0% across the board. ENOUGH SAID

 

[Mr Bogus]

I built my 08 turbo engine and dumped 10-40 red line in her. Then heat cycled her for about 2 hours and let her cool...Then proceded to tune and beat the **** out of her. MANY MANY PULLS OVER 400HP. Needless to say the first 40 miles were hard ones...Bike has 3000 miles on it and I just did a leakdown test...........0% across the board. ENOUGH SAID

zero leakdown? what rings are in the motor?

 

[blownws6]

I switched to amsoil synthetic at 600 miles on every bike I've had.

 

[Chris]

How expensive is Amsoil? And what weight do you use? Stock weight?

 

[Rapstar]

At what mileage should you make the switch.

... another can of worms!

 

[boosted]

zero leakdown? what rings are in the motor?

The ones John at JE sends with the pistons. top rings.014
.016-.022
oil rings .015-.040

 

[jellyrug]

RACING 4T 100% SYNTHETIC 5W-40 [Agip Four Stroke Oil] - $119.38 : American AGIP, an ENI Company

 

[Over_Easy]

Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 from Walmart about $17 a gallon.

 

[Wag]

Crisco!

Synthetic blend.

LMMFAO!

--Wag--

 

[Chris]

I went with Amsoil. Just need to save up for a power commander 'cause I know it's running rich with the exhaust.

 

[berlin]

I built my 08 turbo engine and dumped 10-40 red line in her. Then heat cycled her for about 2 hours and let her cool...Then proceded to tune and beat the **** out of her. MANY MANY PULLS OVER 400HP. Needless to say the first 40 miles were hard ones...Bike has 3000 miles on it and I just did a leakdown test...........0% across the board. ENOUGH SAID

Hi boosted,
which Red Line did you use,the racing 40wt,the diesel or the motorcycle 10w40?
Had you ever faced clutch issues with OEM clutch and springs?
thanks

 

[Rainbow_Boy]

did they change the oil filtro? it says in the service manual about the 4000mile service only the oil gets changed. is that correct?

 

[boosted]

Hi boosted,
which Red Line did you use,the racing 40wt,the diesel or the motorcycle 10w40?
Had you ever faced clutch issues with OEM clutch and springs?
thanks

Motorcycle 10w-40 because of the extra zink and phosphorus they put in it. I have a lockup in it now but I used to run Red Line in my 1397 busa stock clutch no slipping what so ever. In my oppinion the clutch slipping issue some people claim with synthetic oils was from the first ones on the market. Most of the major companies have addressed this issue. There are many reasons to run synthetics over petrolum based oils, but they are a little costly.

 

[freponyryd]

I like the Lucas Oil full synthetic because its clear, when it turns brown in the window change it.

 

[berlin]

Motorcycle 10w-40 because of the extra zink and phosphorus they put in it. I have a lockup in it now but I used to run Red Line in my 1397 busa stock clutch no slipping what so ever. In my oppinion the clutch slipping issue some people claim with synthetic oils was from the first ones on the market. Most of the major companies have addressed this issue. There are many reasons to run synthetics over petrolum based oils, but they are a little costly.

Hi boosted,
I agree, synth all the way for my sugar also.
Unfortunately the manufacturers started reducing the Zinc and Phos levels in the automobile oils, and the trend influenced the bike oils also.
I am considering using a home blend made by myself with race oils to increase durability...

 

[boosted]

Hi boosted,
I agree, synth all the way for my sugar also.
Unfortunately the manufacturers started reducing the Zinc and Phos levels in the automobile oils, and the trend influenced the bike oils also.
I am considering using a home blend made by myself with race oils to increase durability...

Go to Red Lines site and they have an additive product you will love.........{hint...zink/phos}