semi or fully synthetic? - SV650.org

26-09-09, 09:32 PM

which is best for curvey ?

TSM · 26-09-09, 10:01 PM

semi, do what the book says

27-09-09, 12:42 PM

Semi is fine, use good quality stuff. Full synthetic wont harm but it might be overkill. As long as is conforms to the JASO standards it wont do anthing silly to your clutch. Don't use car engine oils, they may well do soemthing silly to your clutch.

Sid Squid · 27-09-09, 02:35 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=125457

27-09-09, 10:34 PM

Make your own mind up...

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

28-09-09, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boot

Make your own mind up...

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

Somewhat applicable, but please remember that motorcycle engine oil is designed to do three jobs (engine, gearbox, clutch) whilst car engine oil is designed primarily to do one job - lubricate / cool / clean the engine.

I like the cautionary section of that article about engine flushes, saying you only need use them if you are silly enough to put in shampoo

just read that article all the way through (2nd edit of this post), its really good!

Viney · 28-09-09, 09:06 AM

Quite plain and simple what Squid says, and with that in mind, Hein Gericke own brand 10w40. £14 for 4 litres, and i believe its on special at the moment for £10.50.

Taipan · 28-09-09, 10:58 AM

If you're not near a HG Halfords do a semi synth 10w 40 which meets the specs required for just under £20 for 5 litres.

Sid Squid · 28-09-09, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boot

Make your own mind up...

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

I couldn't agree more.
There are many pieces written all over the internet that contain too much conflicting opinion, much of which is inapplicable to this circumstance.

Hence: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=125457

28-09-09, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taipan

If you're not near a HG Halfords do a semi synth 10w 40 which meets the specs required for just under £20 for 5 litres.

This was in my bike for 3000 miles, no harm done

26-09-09, 09:32 PM	#1
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27-09-09, 12:42 PM	#3
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: semi or fully synthetic? Semi is fine, use good quality stuff. Full synthetic wont harm but it might be overkill. As long as is conforms to the JASO standards it wont do anthing silly to your clutch. Don't use car engine oils, they may well do soemthing silly to your clutch.

27-09-09, 02:35 PM	#4
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27-09-09, 10:34 PM	#5
boot Guest Posts: n/a	Re: semi or fully synthetic? Make your own mind up... http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

28-09-09, 09:06 AM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: semi or fully synthetic? Quite plain and simple what Squid says, and with that in mind, Hein Gericke own brand 10w40. £14 for 4 litres, and i believe its on special at the moment for £10.50.

28-09-09, 10:58 AM	#8
Taipan Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Basildon, Essex Posts: 785	Re: semi or fully synthetic? If you're not near a HG Halfords do a semi synth 10w 40 which meets the specs required for just under £20 for 5 litres.

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