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Oil Change - 4/20/2006 10:51:25 PM

TweakedCBR929RR

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Ok guys/girls I'm in need of an oil change. I don't want to buy oil from the dealership b/c we all know it's gonna cost a small fortune. So who has a suggestion of what to use. I know it's 10w40 but is it supposed to be regular motor oil or synthetic. I bought the bike used, the guy said he used the equivelent of factory but i dunno what the factory used so..... help me out here.

Thanks for all the help!!

i'll be asking alot more questions as the time goes by i'm sure and i get to know my bike a lil more.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/20/2006 11:01:09 PM

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my local walmart sells motorcycle oil but i just bought mine from an independent dealer here in town. it was abour 4.50/quart for 10w40 and 6.50 for the filter. i did the oil change this afternoon in about half an hour - first time i've changed the oil on this bike

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RE: Oil Change - 4/20/2006 11:42:58 PM

sixs929

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After a lot of research I ended up with Shell Rotella full synthetic 10-40.

You want to steer clear of oil additives and "energy conserving oil", because they contain "friction modifiers" that could impair clutch operation.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 12:30:53 PM

TweakedCBR929RR

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thanks for the info guys. But Does anyone know if the factory uses regular motorcycle oil. or do they use synthetic motorcycle oil. I just don't want to end up mixing the wrong oils and seizing up the motor.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 12:54:33 PM

QuinC

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i've been running cheveron synthetic with no problems

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 3:13:45 PM

matt365

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Japanese engines are practically bulletproof... on that note, I say RUN VEGETABLE OIL

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 3:55:59 PM

jeffreyg

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Im with sixs929....Shell Rotella (walmart $9 a gallon) is an excellent choice. Also, Chevron Delo 400 (walmart $9 a gallon) is also a great choice.

With oil filters... I heard to stay away from Fram. I use Mobil 1 filters ($10 apiece Autozone) Purolator and Bosch ($6 apiece)are good choices too.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 4:29:22 PM

sorrow

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I've been swearing to Motul 300V Sport. Its expensive but its worth the effort. Get an oil which is suited for a sportbike.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 4:34:06 PM

sixs929

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Thanks, jeffreyg - I've been a husband for 25 years and a father of teenagers so long, I forgot what it was like to have someone agree with me !!

And matt365 - I can't believe Y2K929RR hasn't yelled at you yet for suggesting vegetable oil. He's an engineer, y'know.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 10:11:37 PM

sixs929

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Also, TweakedCBR929RR, what I did was play it safe - I did the research, chose the oil I wanted to use, and did a full oil and filter change to make sure I had nothing but the chosen stuff in there.
As far as mixing synthetic and regular (mineral-based) oils, check out this Shell Rotella link for some answers. http://www.rotella.com/answer/may2005.html

And I keep forgetting to say what a great-looking bike you've got there, man.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/22/2006 11:28:29 PM

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quote:

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And matt365 - I can't believe Y2K929RR hasn't yelled at you yet for suggesting vegetable oil. He's an engineer, y'know.

Oh man

Yeah

I'm a Rocket-Surgeon, Didn't ya know???

I am very learn-ded

Thanks for the laugh man!

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RE: Oil Change - 4/23/2006 6:16:09 AM

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Sorrow...

Motul 300v sport is probably the best choice all around, I forgot to mention in my post that I was talking about petroleum oil and not synthetic.

Peace out

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1983 750 Nighthawk..i thought this was fast!
1984 V65 Magna 1098cc.. this was fast. front wheel was light
1999 VMAX 1198cc .. this 600 pound log shakes at 110
2006 CBR1000RR 200 lbs lighter. Now this is fun.

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RE: Oil Change - 4/23/2006 10:55:37 AM

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jeffreyg, you're right, motul 300v is one of the best oils on the market, and it contains true synthetics/ester rather than highly processed dino oil based synthetics.

If 300v is a little too pricey, the semi-synth motul 5100 is a good choice. I've been running that for a while now. The ester smells like smashed bananas, delicious

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RE: Oil Change - 4/23/2006 12:59:43 PM

sixs929

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Well, I'm doing an oil change soon, and I love bananas, so I may have to try it! I've heard others say the motul is good stuff, too.

Just for info, how pricey is "pricey", cause I'm cheap, too....

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RE: Oil Change - 4/23/2006 4:19:28 PM

QuinC

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quote:

ORIGINAL: sixs929
Just for info, how pricey is "pricey", cause I'm cheap, too....

i hear that.. these are some expensive toys..

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d&d slip.
zg d.b windscreen
rear hugger
radar detector
autocom system/helmet speakers
H.I.D low beam H7

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