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SOUTHERNFZ6 · 04-19-2007, 10:08 AM

I Would Like To Know What Type And Weight Of Oil That Others Are Using. This Will Be My 2nd Service. Is There Anything Else That Is Really Needed At That Enterval? The Bike Has About 1800 Miles On It.

Thanks Michael

04-19-2007, 02:32 PM

You know that is a very very popular question. The answer of course is....
It depends.

I found most of what I needed to know here.
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html
If you want me to boil it down to the oils I use I will.
Either Mobil One 15-50 extended service to 15k mile oil (dont go that far with it on a bike obviously)
Mobil One SUV/Diesel light truck oil.
Rotella T full synthetic.

In my truck I use Mobil One 5w-20 synth, and always always always use the purolator pure one filter. It costs more, but it is better. Lots better, not just a little better but a whole lot better.

You asked what else is needed.
Have you checked your pinch bolts and engine cover bolts for tightness? How about your brake calipers? Whats the tension on your chain like? Its all in the owners manual or there is a service manual below your post in pdf form, you could read that. Also there are links below your post to the same info I linked to, and to the oil filter info.
Hope you have a great day.

tfiedler · 05-30-2007, 06:43 PM

Is this Rotella T the same stuff I have seen at Walmart? It says something about triple protection and it is a 15-50 I think.

05-30-2007, 07:04 PM

I use YAMALUBE 4 20w-40

VEGASRIDER · 05-31-2007, 12:46 AM

I use Castro twin valve motorcycle oil, available at any motorcycle shop. They have various weights depending on the dlimate you ride in.

05-31-2007, 07:31 AM

Yes in a blue jug it will say Rotella T synth oil.
Pretty much any oil is fine as long as you change it. Its just when there is a problem, or on extended service that synth really shines.

Lee510 · 06-07-2007, 06:47 PM

I changed my oil at 3100 miles. Put in 20W-40 per the Yamaha mechanics recommendation.

I was wearing heavy gloves all the time back then, so I didn't notice the increased vibrations in the bars. Once the temps started to warm and summer gloves came out, my hands numbed and right wrist ached after about 10 miles.

Looking for some grips last week in another shop and told the owner about the vibes. He asked about the oil. He said that 20W-40 was pretty heavy and would cause some vibration. I had Yamaha 10W-30 and a filter at home, so I changed it Sat. What a difference! Still a slight vibration, but nothing like before. No more numb hands or sore wrist. I won't put the heavy stuff in there again!

**gmickey2001** · 06-07-2007, 07:45 PM

For my first oil change the parts guy (well kid really) at my dealership recommended I use 15w-40 and he cautioned me not to use a full synthetic oil until after the first two changes. He said it would not allow enough friction to break in the motor correctly - FWIW. (This kid could be full of sh*t for all I know.) I plan to do my second change this weekend with ~1,500 mi on the bike. I used a factory filter before, but I think I will try and find one of Steve's Purolator Pure One filters since he likes it so much.

06-07-2007, 07:57 PM

LOL its not mine, its from people a whole lot smarter than me. It is a whole lot better than most filters though.

The thing about not using synth untill 1500 miles is not wrong but not right in my opinion.
Corvette, Porsch, and many others start life from the factory with synth. I swapped at 250 miles. I did the second change at 3000 miles, its at 4800 miles today.

pchbreeze · 06-18-2007, 08:17 PM

We use high revving engines, so they should be changed more frequently than cars. I do 3,000 miles / 3 months, but on cars I go longer, like the manufacturer says.

I mention that because I use Supertech aka Walmart brand. Why? All natural oils ARE the same. People will give you voodoo and blackmagic reasons on why thats not so but I know better. Scientifically, synthetic oils are supreme because they last long, dont break down by heat like natural oils, but they still get dirty. Thats why I don't use it for my engine, because its a waste to change the synthetic oil every 3 months/3000 miles...you're not going to see the benefits of that choice and you might as well use natural oils. Walmart oil is the cheapest, and refined by the same people that make x,y,z.

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04-19-2007, 10:08 AM	#1
SOUTHERNFZ6 Member Bike: 2005 FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the best Oil. I Would Like To Know What Type And Weight Of Oil That Others Are Using. This Will Be My 2nd Service. Is There Anything Else That Is Really Needed At That Enterval? The Bike Has About 1800 Miles On It. Thanks Michael Last edited by Nelly; 04-14-2009 at 09:11 AM.

06-07-2007, 07:57 PM	#9
wrightme43 Guest Posts: n/a	LOL its not mine, its from people a whole lot smarter than me. It is a whole lot better than most filters though. The thing about not using synth untill 1500 miles is not wrong but not right in my opinion. Corvette, Porsch, and many others start life from the factory with synth. I swapped at 250 miles. I did the second change at 3000 miles, its at 4800 miles today. Last edited by wrightme43; 06-09-2007 at 02:19 PM.

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04-19-2007, 02:32 PM	#2
wrightme43 Guest Posts: n/a	You know that is a very very popular question. The answer of course is.... It depends. I found most of what I needed to know here. http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html If you want me to boil it down to the oils I use I will. Either Mobil One 15-50 extended service to 15k mile oil (dont go that far with it on a bike obviously) Mobil One SUV/Diesel light truck oil. Rotella T full synthetic. In my truck I use Mobil One 5w-20 synth, and always always always use the purolator pure one filter. It costs more, but it is better. Lots better, not just a little better but a whole lot better. You asked what else is needed. Have you checked your pinch bolts and engine cover bolts for tightness? How about your brake calipers? Whats the tension on your chain like? Its all in the owners manual or there is a service manual below your post in pdf form, you could read that. Also there are links below your post to the same info I linked to, and to the oil filter info. Hope you have a great day.

05-30-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
tfiedler Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is this Rotella T the same stuff I have seen at Walmart? It says something about triple protection and it is a 15-50 I think.

05-30-2007, 07:04 PM	#4
sportrider Guest Posts: n/a	I use YAMALUBE 4 20w-40

05-31-2007, 12:46 AM	#5
VEGASRIDER MSF Safety Instructor Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Posts: 3,203 Thanks: 683 Thanked 1,669 Times in 749 Posts Rep Power: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use Castro twin valve motorcycle oil, available at any motorcycle shop. They have various weights depending on the dlimate you ride in.

05-31-2007, 07:31 AM	#6
wrightme43 Guest Posts: n/a	Yes in a blue jug it will say Rotella T synth oil. Pretty much any oil is fine as long as you change it. Its just when there is a problem, or on extended service that synth really shines.

06-07-2007, 06:47 PM	#7
Lee510 Junior Member Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I changed my oil at 3100 miles. Put in 20W-40 per the Yamaha mechanics recommendation. I was wearing heavy gloves all the time back then, so I didn't notice the increased vibrations in the bars. Once the temps started to warm and summer gloves came out, my hands numbed and right wrist ached after about 10 miles. Looking for some grips last week in another shop and told the owner about the vibes. He asked about the oil. He said that 20W-40 was pretty heavy and would cause some vibration. I had Yamaha 10W-30 and a filter at home, so I changed it Sat. What a difference! Still a slight vibration, but nothing like before. No more numb hands or sore wrist. I won't put the heavy stuff in there again!

06-18-2007, 08:17 PM	#10
pchbreeze Custom Abuser Bike: beach fighter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 641 Thanks: 113 Thanked 65 Times in 38 Posts Rep Power: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We use high revving engines, so they should be changed more frequently than cars. I do 3,000 miles / 3 months, but on cars I go longer, like the manufacturer says. I mention that because I use Supertech aka Walmart brand. Why? All natural oils ARE the same. People will give you voodoo and blackmagic reasons on why thats not so but I know better. Scientifically, synthetic oils are supreme because they last long, dont break down by heat like natural oils, but they still get dirty. Thats why I don't use it for my engine, because its a waste to change the synthetic oil every 3 months/3000 miles...you're not going to see the benefits of that choice and you might as well use natural oils. Walmart oil is the cheapest, and refined by the same people that make x,y,z.