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Old 05-23-2007, 08:56 PM
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92 FZR I'm assuming we can't just use car oil so whats a good oil to use for an older bike? Thanks for the help.
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Old 05-23-2007, 09:06 PM
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probably any 10 40 motorcycle grade oil....
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i have been using Mobil 1 15w50 from day one. 21K miles later - still no problem. Been buying it at advanced auto.
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I have started using Royal Purple motorcycle oil..
will let you know how that goes later
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probably any 10 40 motorcycle grade oil....
+ 1. I use Shell Rotella T full syn but mine's an 04 and it's been using full syn since day 1.
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Old 05-24-2007, 06:35 AM
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+ 1. I use Shell Rotella T full syn but mine's an 04 and it's been using full syn since day 1.
ya I heard your not suppose to switch from regular to synthetic, but I dunno how true that is.
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I bought Penzoil motorcycle oil 20w40 the other day. As long as it is rated for motorcycles. DO not use car oil!
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This might help:
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Consumables.html
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Originally Posted by BentValve
Thanks for the link, and thats for the help from the rest of you. Now can any one tell me how difficult it is to swap a starter? I heard its a pain in the ass on harley's... but this isn't a harley... so... I'm assuming its very similar on sport bikes, so if one of you guys could give me an over view I would appreciate it.
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