Which oil for ZX6-R C1? - SV650.org

TheRamJam · 29-10-10, 08:43 AM

Hi

Does anyone on here have a ZX6R? My brothers bought an 05 C1H and am going to do a mini service on it.

Intend to replace the oil fileter and oil on the bike. I am thinking of just using Hein Gericke Semi-Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 10W40. Would this suit the 636 engine or does anyone recommend another product?

Thanks

29-10-10, 09:28 AM

Yes any good quality 10w/40 preferably one that is made from ester based stock as opposed to mineral based as it wont break down as quick. Pick up a new sump plug gasket while your getting the oil also. For what they cost its worth using a new one.

29-10-10, 09:30 AM

What Sarah said

andrewsmith · 29-10-10, 10:24 AM

as sarah
or
if its just so it a can hibernate the HG stuff is adequate and drop it in the spring for the high quality stuff

TheRamJam · 29-10-10, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

as sarah
or
if its just so it a can hibernate the HG stuff is adequate and drop it in the spring for the high quality stuff

Is HG oil not Motul, debranded???

andrewsmith · 29-10-10, 10:40 AM

nah the HG is a lower quality, my sv ate the HG and was like p*** water at 2k

jambo · 29-10-10, 12:47 PM

Put in nearly 60,000 miles so far on my ZX6R J (mechanically all but the same to G & A1P).
Any decent semi-synth that meets the API SG standard and JASO MA, will be fine. I had a few sumps full of the HG Semi-synth and the bike seemed happy enough on track or commuting with it.

Jambo

29-10-10, 01:17 PM

id just put this in the soho massive section they all seem to own ninjas (and shares in babysham)

jambo · 29-10-10, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davepreston

id just put this in the soho massive section they all seem to own ninjas (and shares in babysham)

's true

TheRamJam · 31-10-10, 08:05 PM

oil changed. We put Motul 5100 Semi Synthetic 10W40 in. Although the idiot at HG gave me the wrong filter!!

29-10-10, 08:43 AM	#1
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Which oil for ZX6-R C1? Hi Does anyone on here have a ZX6R? My brothers bought an 05 C1H and am going to do a mini service on it. Intend to replace the oil fileter and oil on the bike. I am thinking of just using Hein Gericke Semi-Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 10W40. Would this suit the 636 engine or does anyone recommend another product? Thanks __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

29-10-10, 09:28 AM	#2
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice Please Yes any good quality 10w/40 preferably one that is made from ester based stock as opposed to mineral based as it wont break down as quick. Pick up a new sump plug gasket while your getting the oil also. For what they cost its worth using a new one.

29-10-10, 09:30 AM	#3
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice Please What Sarah said

29-10-10, 10:24 AM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Advice Please as sarah or if its just so it a can hibernate the HG stuff is adequate and drop it in the spring for the high quality stuff __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

29-10-10, 10:40 AM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Advice Please nah the HG is a lower quality, my sv ate the HG and was like p*** water at 2k __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

29-10-10, 12:47 PM	#7
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Advice Please Put in nearly 60,000 miles so far on my ZX6R J (mechanically all but the same to G & A1P). Any decent semi-synth that meets the API SG standard and JASO MA, will be fine. I had a few sumps full of the HG Semi-synth and the bike seemed happy enough on track or commuting with it. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

29-10-10, 01:17 PM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice Please id just put this in the soho massive section they all seem to own ninjas (and shares in babysham)

31-10-10, 08:05 PM	#10
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: Which oil for ZX6-R C1? oil changed. We put Motul 5100 Semi Synthetic 10W40 in. Although the idiot at HG gave me the wrong filter!! __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory