ive just been reading threads about oil - SV650.org

12-02-09, 10:37 AM

typically Sid's thread which TBH is bang on, Ive been phoning around this morning for prices and it varies big style, we've got HG semi stuff at £13 or silkoline semi at £28 i used to use the motul stuff at £29 so whats the diff if I'm dropping this liquid gold out every 2-3k? my local shop recommends silkoline but he's going to isn't he

is my gixer not worthy of the £13 HG stuff? anyone used it, any problems?

12-02-09, 10:38 AM

HG stuff is rebranded Motul if I recall correctly - if it is then it's good stuff

Mr Speirs · 12-02-09, 10:38 AM

I use it under the advice of Petevtwin. He was reliably informed that the HG stuff is actually just rebranded Motul stuff.

12-02-09, 10:39 AM

the guy at HG did say it was made at the same factory

am i tight only spending £13 on my bike oil?

Mr Speirs · 12-02-09, 10:39 AM

Lozzo is like a bullet. Straight in there.

Mr Speirs · 12-02-09, 10:40 AM

Na. Why spend £28 when you can get the same stuff for £13??
Thats like giving a dealer twice the asking price of a new bike

12-02-09, 10:41 AM

id rather trust experience than a sales man lol thats why i ask the oracle

12-02-09, 10:45 AM

i use Halford stuff, but then my bike is 14 years old! I've tried the silkoline stuff and didn't notice any difference in fuel ecconomy or running of the bike. I wouldn't bother using the expensive stuff as most of my riding is on the road so probably not really pushing the limits of the oil - more important to do regular changes IMO rather than use the expensive brand name stuff. i'd use HG if there was one in Oxford.

12-02-09, 10:47 AM

My house mate used what ever she could get free of cheap in her CBR600. ~50k later, including trackdays, drag racing and touring holidays with oil swaps every other trackday or 3k the bike is still going strong.
Still on the OE clutch too! Shes done plenty of changes with HG oil.
I also put a few tubs of it in my hornet with no issues.
HTH
J

12-02-09, 11:02 AM

gonna have a journey over to HG Dudley in abit and to me change this afternoon, will buy there own stuff.

12-02-09, 10:37 AM	#1
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	ive just been reading threads about oil typically Sid's thread which TBH is bang on, Ive been phoning around this morning for prices and it varies big style, we've got HG semi stuff at £13 or silkoline semi at £28 i used to use the motul stuff at £29 so whats the diff if I'm dropping this liquid gold out every 2-3k? my local shop recommends silkoline but he's going to isn't he is my gixer not worthy of the £13 HG stuff? anyone used it, any problems?

12-02-09, 10:38 AM	#2
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil HG stuff is rebranded Motul if I recall correctly - if it is then it's good stuff

12-02-09, 10:38 AM	#3
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil I use it under the advice of Petevtwin. He was reliably informed that the HG stuff is actually just rebranded Motul stuff. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

12-02-09, 10:39 AM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil the guy at HG did say it was made at the same factory am i tight only spending £13 on my bike oil?

12-02-09, 10:39 AM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil Lozzo is like a bullet. Straight in there. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

12-02-09, 10:40 AM	#6
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil Na. Why spend £28 when you can get the same stuff for £13?? Thats like giving a dealer twice the asking price of a new bike __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

12-02-09, 10:41 AM	#7
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil id rather trust experience than a sales man lol thats why i ask the oracle

12-02-09, 10:45 AM	#8
philbut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil i use Halford stuff, but then my bike is 14 years old! I've tried the silkoline stuff and didn't notice any difference in fuel ecconomy or running of the bike. I wouldn't bother using the expensive stuff as most of my riding is on the road so probably not really pushing the limits of the oil - more important to do regular changes IMO rather than use the expensive brand name stuff. i'd use HG if there was one in Oxford.

12-02-09, 10:47 AM	#9
Jay12329 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil My house mate used what ever she could get free of cheap in her CBR600. ~50k later, including trackdays, drag racing and touring holidays with oil swaps every other trackday or 3k the bike is still going strong. Still on the OE clutch too! Shes done plenty of changes with HG oil. I also put a few tubs of it in my hornet with no issues. HTH J

12-02-09, 11:02 AM	#10
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ive just been reading threads about oil gonna have a journey over to HG Dudley in abit and to me change this afternoon, will buy there own stuff.

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