oil topup - SV650.org

28-04-06, 04:07 PM

now i know this has been asked a hundred times but i cant find the specific question when i used the search (as well as cant b bothered )anyhoo.i need to top up the oil can i use a good quality semi-synthetic car oil(got some)or do i need bike specific stuff

TSM · 28-04-06, 04:18 PM

use bike stuff otherwise the clutch will start slipping and you will probably have to replace it i think.

28-04-06, 04:34 PM

i thought that was the case ,so im btr off just buying a bike oil to top up with ?i only need about 0.5/l

28-04-06, 05:18 PM

10W40 bike oil is semi synthetic. If it's only have a liter it'll not be problem just stay away from Catrol car oil with all the additives.

Speedy · 28-04-06, 06:00 PM

Interesting. There seems to be alot of controversy about oil at the moment. My Dad has a couple of Harley's (not to everyones taste I know),and on their forum,the same subject has been raised. Apparently,if you use a high-quality fully synthetic oil,Bearing skate can occur,basically meaning that the ball/roller bearing literally 'skates' against the surface in which it is supposed to rotate. This can then lead to the bearing to develop flat spots on its surface,eventually ending in catastrophe,instead of uniform even wear!!??

I was also told when I bought my SV that they come with a low quality oil for running in reasons,as again,if there is no friction/contact between mechanical/moving components they cannot 'bed in' properly,resulting in reduced performance.

So it's not just about clutch slip. Seems that everything can be effected!?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

28-04-06, 04:07 PM	#1
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	oil topup now i know this has been asked a hundred times but i cant find the specific question when i used the search (as well as cant b bothered )anyhoo.i need to top up the oil can i use a good quality semi-synthetic car oil(got some)or do i need bike specific stuff

28-04-06, 04:18 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	use bike stuff otherwise the clutch will start slipping and you will probably have to replace it i think. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

28-04-06, 04:34 PM	#3
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	i thought that was the case ,so im btr off just buying a bike oil to top up with ?i only need about 0.5/l

28-04-06, 05:18 PM	#4
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	10W40 bike oil is semi synthetic. If it's only have a liter it'll not be problem just stay away from Catrol car oil with all the additives.

28-04-06, 06:00 PM	#5
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Interesting. There seems to be alot of controversy about oil at the moment. My Dad has a couple of Harley's (not to everyones taste I know),and on their forum,the same subject has been raised. Apparently,if you use a high-quality fully synthetic oil,Bearing skate can occur,basically meaning that the ball/roller bearing literally 'skates' against the surface in which it is supposed to rotate. This can then lead to the bearing to develop flat spots on its surface,eventually ending in catastrophe,instead of uniform even wear!!?? I was also told when I bought my SV that they come with a low quality oil for running in reasons,as again,if there is no friction/contact between mechanical/moving components they cannot 'bed in' properly,resulting in reduced performance. So it's not just about clutch slip. Seems that everything can be effected!? Please correct me if I'm wrong.