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Pal · 02-10-2008, 07:14 PM

What oil is the best to run in the 4 strokes nowadays? Also, is it bad to run synthetic in the transmission? I heard synthetic is only for the engine. What is the absolute best performing oil?

Pal · 02-10-2008, 07:40 PM

Pal · 02-10-2008, 08:06 PM

bump... what do you guys use in ur big race bikes?

infidel · 02-10-2008, 08:21 PM

rotella 15-40 for me and i change it after every ride.

Pal · 02-10-2008, 08:29 PM

anyone have any experience with redline?

50-50 · 02-10-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pal

What oil is the best to run in the 4 strokes nowadays? Also, is it bad to run synthetic in the transmission? I heard synthetic is only for the engine. What is the absolute best performing oil?

There are more myths about synthetic oil than you will ever know. These myths are carried on by ignorant people. Do some research about synthetic oil and you will learn a lot.

Also, don't ask for oil brand recommendations. That's like asking which brand of clothing, motorcycles, cars, etc that somebody likes. It's merely preference. Some people will swear that their favorite oil has given them an extra 20 horsepower or lowered the engine temperature 50 degrees. It's mostly bull****. You'll need to look for oil comparison tests if you want to get to the bottom of the facts. Oh and if you do a Google search don't be fooled by the "facts" that are listed on the twenty million Amsoil "dealer" sites online. Search elsewhere.

mdkuder · 02-11-2008, 11:33 AM

Peanut oil is good for deep frying!

Towlieee · 02-11-2008, 11:34 AM

Whatever is cheap

and right now, rotella is cheap, and its proven in $300,000 peices of equipment!

yamaha932 · 02-11-2008, 01:18 PM

i run castrol 20-50 in my yz250f

bat999 · 02-11-2008, 01:19 PM

Castrol R4 works well for me...

aedwards07 · 02-11-2008, 01:30 PM

IMO run whatever you feel is best but just keep up on oil changes.Keeping the oil fresh is more important than the oil brand.

50-50 · 02-11-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aedwards07

IMO run whatever you feel is best but just keep up on oil changes.Keeping the oil fresh is more important than the oil brand.

Good point. Fresh petroleum oil will do more for your engine than dirty synthetic ever will.

Pal · 02-13-2008, 02:59 PM

is replacing oil every ride too much?

miniracer88 · 02-13-2008, 08:17 PM

i use redline or maxima and love both.

50-50 · 02-13-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pal

is replacing oil every ride too much?

Yes, it is too much if you use a quality oil. Unless you have a highly modified engine and are racing at pro level speeds, then it's not necessary. Others might disagree, but today's oil is so high quality and you're wasting money.

Towlieee · 02-13-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pal

is replacing oil every ride too much?

I know most people on dirt bike forums, rave about chaning theirs every riding day, or every weekend..

Personally if I'm riding in DIRTY DUSTY conditions, i'l change it every 4-6 days of riding..

But I never get to serious about it, and someitmes I'l go 10-20 rides in dusty areas before changing it!

I know most stunt riders, will go 100+ days without changing it..

Hell on 50's, I know most my friends almost never change it! lol

Pal · 02-14-2008, 03:29 PM

is it ok to run 5w30 in a 150r? the manual says 10w30-10w40 depending on temperature, but is it ok to run 5w30

Towlieee · 02-14-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pal

is it ok to run 5w30 in a 150r? the manual says 10w30-10w40 depending on temperature, but is it ok to run 5w30

probably would be fine

but just curious why you want to run 5-30?

02-10-2008, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? What oil is the best to run in the 4 strokes nowadays? Also, is it bad to run synthetic in the transmission? I heard synthetic is only for the engine. What is the absolute best performing oil?

02-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? bump

02-10-2008, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? bump... what do you guys use in ur big race bikes?

02-10-2008, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
infidel 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,119	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? rotella 15-40 for me and i change it after every ride.

02-10-2008, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? anyone have any experience with redline?

02-11-2008, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
mdkuder 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South of heaven, OK Posts: 1,459	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? Peanut oil is good for deep frying!

02-11-2008, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Towlieee 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 252	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? Whatever is cheap and right now, rotella is cheap, and its proven in $300,000 peices of equipment!

02-11-2008, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
yamaha932 PM Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 98	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? i run castrol 20-50 in my yz250f

02-11-2008, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
bat999 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 370	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? Castrol R4 works well for me...

02-11-2008, 01:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
aedwards07 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kissimmee,FL Posts: 5,712	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? IMO run whatever you feel is best but just keep up on oil changes.Keeping the oil fresh is more important than the oil brand.

02-13-2008, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? is replacing oil every ride too much?

02-13-2008, 08:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
miniracer88 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I HATE MINNESOTA ITS COLD Posts: 330	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? i use redline or maxima and love both.

02-14-2008, 03:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,183	Re: What Oil for Big Bike 4-Stroke? is it ok to run 5w30 in a 150r? the manual says 10w30-10w40 depending on temperature, but is it ok to run 5w30

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