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Whitey Dodge · 03-12-2008, 11:23 AM

What say you?

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2008, 12:10 PM

My first change I used Castrol activo (salesman said it was closest to yamalube) My second I used Castol GPS or GTS (semi-syn) because it was on sale. After a few oil changes im sure I will settle on something!

**Hellgate** · 03-12-2008, 12:11 PM

All I remember is it was in a gray bottle on sale at Cycle Gear. I think is was a semi-synthetic, or some thing.

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

All I remember is it was in a gray bottle on sale at Cycle Gear. I think is was a semi-synthetic, or some thing.

Ahh, the parts girl strikes again, huh Top?

**Hellgate** · 03-12-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

Ahh, the parts girl strikes again, huh Top?

No they are at Yamaha. The girl at Cycle Gear is very nice however, actually rides and does track days too. The girls at Yamaha are bobbles, or bangles or bling (cheap, flashy and useless). When I had the misfortune of going to Yamaha last they were pulling down the back of their pants to compare tattoos and talking about getting their tongues pierced. All I wanted was a screw...er...nut..er...bolt, never mind...

dako81 · 03-12-2008, 01:00 PM

Castrol R4 Superbike because I bought it and brough it with me the past two time, but I have the service plan and I think they said last time I was in they'll put in the synthetic honda oil for free. I guess if it's good oil it shouldn't hurt it right?

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

No they are at Yamaha. The girl at Cycle Gear is very nice however, actually rides and does track days too. The girls at Yamaha are bobbles, or bangles or bling (cheap, flashy and useless). When I had the misfortune of going to Yamaha last they were pulling down the back of their pants to compare tattoos and talking about getting their tongues pierced. All I wanted was a screw...er...nut..er...bolt, never mind...

well if you can't find use for 'em.........I'll try!

**reiobard** · 03-12-2008, 01:47 PM

Have always used the mobile1 but i am going to try the amsoil on the next change.

mglowe · 03-12-2008, 02:47 PM

For me, Shell ROTELLA T with Triple Protection - works great.

**Nelly** · 03-12-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mglowe

For me, Shell ROTELLA T with Triple Protection - works great.

I can't find Rottela here. I use mobil 1 advanced Semi Syn.
I was debating using a Tesco Semi Syn. Its cheaper and i could afford to do more frequent changes.

View Poll Results: What type of oil do you use?
Yamalube	41	31.30%
Shell Rotella Synthetic	28	21.37%
Amsoil	13	9.92%
Other Synthetic Oil	42	32.06%
Other Dino Oil	7	5.34%
Voters: 131. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2008, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whitey Dodge Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia S.C. Bike: 04 FZ6 05 S2R Dark Posts: 80 Rep Power: 4 Member #1443	what type/brand of oil do you use? What say you?

03-12-2008, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: what type/brand of oil do you use? My first change I used Castrol activo (salesman said it was closest to yamalube) My second I used Castol GPS or GTS (semi-syn) because it was on sale. After a few oil changes im sure I will settle on something! __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

03-12-2008, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,313 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: what type/brand of oil do you use? All I remember is it was in a gray bottle on sale at Cycle Gear. I think is was a semi-synthetic, or some thing. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

03-12-2008, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
dako81 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saint Joseph Michigan Bike: Red '07 FZ-6 Posts: 559 Rep Power: 12 Member #15	Re: what type/brand of oil do you use? Castrol R4 Superbike because I bought it and brough it with me the past two time, but I have the service plan and I think they said last time I was in they'll put in the synthetic honda oil for free. I guess if it's good oil it shouldn't hurt it right? __________________ -Brad 2007 Red FZ-6 - Scorpion Stainless Steel cat back, FAZR6 FE Kit, soon to be POR-15 rustproofed gas cap valley lol My Rider Resume

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: what type/brand of oil do you use? Have always used the mobile1 but i am going to try the amsoil on the next change.

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mglowe Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ames, IA USA Bike: 2007 FZ6 [Blue] Posts: 285 Rep Power: 8 Member #150	Re: what type/brand of oil do you use? For me, Shell ROTELLA T with Triple Protection - works great.

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