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When to make the switch?

Discussion in 'General VFR Discussions' started by gsdfriendly, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. gsdfriendly

    gsdfriendly New Member

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    I have an 07 abs that I think is pretty much through the break-in process. She now has 2200 miles on her and the oil was changed at 30,200,400,1000 miles. I'm wondering when I can make the witch from conventional to synthetic oil. I'm hoping this will make the xmission shift a bit smoother.. thanks in advance.:unsure:
     


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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    Damn......300 billion miles??? That is killer! How long did that take. Yes, it is now safe to make the switch to syn. Redline, & amsoil are very good syn oils to try. Just make sure that the oil you use is wet clutch safe....aka....does not have friction modifiers...aka economy oil. This would coat your clutch plates you you wouldn't be going anywhere!

    Like I said in another thread...aftermarket shift kit will help.
     


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    Haa haaa.. You made me chuckle.. I didn't make the connection when I first wrote the milage.. That would be 30 miles,200 miles,400miles ,1000 miles.. If not I would have more miles on my bike that Mcdonalds has served hamburgers.. And thats sayin somethin!!!!! I've heard Moble One is a good synthetic but then theres is red cap blue cap blaaa blaaa bllaaaaa.... Also I'm not too excited about spending 10 bucks for an oil filter.. I saw a post that someone did some research and said the vfr can use some of the civic or accord oil filters.. but the chart was confusing... ahhh.. i just did a search and found this one... Oil Filter Alternatives - Honda Motorcycles I think I'll give them a try.....
     


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    DANG, why did you change the oil so much? I changed mine at 600, 3000, 6000, etc...
    Even that's way ahead of the manual.
     


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    check these two sites out.. this is all you ever wanted to know about oil and oil filters. this is where I learned about Shell Rotella. he talks about which oils to use for motorcycles.. I admit i didnt read it line for line but Im going to take a closer look now...
    Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference

    All About Motor Oil
     


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    There was a Sport Rider test that put Mobil 1 and Amsoil in the top group. I use the Mobil 1 motorcycle 10w- 40 oil. I think its called motorcyle racing oil now - dont asked me why. I buy it by the case at AutoZone. Know nothing about the Redlines oils. There probly good too.

    Not jumping into the when to go synth debate, but your probly ok.

    MD
     


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    This is where i saw about Rottella...
    Same site as I already posted..
    If you prefer a less expensive petroleum oil, Chevron Delo 400, Mobil Delvac 1300, and Shell Rotella T are available at any auto parts store for under $7 per gallon, or at Sam's Club or Costco for under $6 per gallon. This price is reasonably competitive with passenger car oils, and you are getting a Group II oil with the superior commercial additive packages. Notice in the table above that these oils have particularly good high shear film strength, meaning the protection you get for your bearings is much better than with a 10w-30 or 10w-40 oil. I don't have any information about how long you can run these oils before their viscosity breaks down, but I'm confident it's at least as long as the best consumer petroleum oil. If you're really into saving money, you can often find these oils locally in 10 gallon drums for about $50. This should keep your bike, your car, and your wife's car in good shape for at least a year. Farmers, ranchers and truckers buy these oils in large quantities, and we get to ride piggy- back on their economies of scale.
     


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    oil threads - bleah

    MD
     


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