Gentlemen:
Pretty basic question, but I couldn't find a prior thread on the subject. What is the consensus regarding mileage intervals? Over the last few years I've been extending the frequency from 3k to 6k per BMW's recommendation (for my K.
OTOH, The Aprilia dealer is suggesting 2.5k for my Tuono. No track days.
It's a tired subject, pardon my asking.
george
Dont scrimp on the bikes blood,
good quality semi-synth oil (NOT FULL SYNTH) changed at least as often as the book says ie. every 5k miles (I personally half that - at least)
The Tuono isnt a sensible bike (thats why I love it), so I wouldnt expect it to be economical in any way.
Pete
Why not fully synthetic I changed to Mobil 1 Red Cap. Seems to run fine with it is there a concern for clutch slippage
Obviously the pattern of use affects the interval. Alot of short hops around town, brief commutes, et cetera should mean more frequent oil changes. The easiest life for an oil would be extended road rides at moderate rpms.
Unless you really really stress an engine, (ie. racing) Fully synth can have an adverse effect, often ending up with reduced performance due to an inadequately bedded in engine, & excessive oil consumption,Originally Posted by TuonoR6
If you like boasting to mates that you run the most expensive oil on the planet then pose away, if it makes you happy,
Back on planet Earth, why waste your money
Pete
It's about $24.00 for 5 qts. The dealer charges $5-6 per quart for stuff with there name on it.
WTF is a Quart, I remember my Grandad telling me about them I think & I'm 44
its basically a Litre innit ? or is a Yankee quart different just like the Gallon ?
So you can save a whole dollar by getting non branded stuff
Pete
4 Qt = 1 gal. Damn you guys drive on the left side of the road over there too.. Mobil 1 last I checked was a name brand. It's alright the shit still all comes from the same place. Abdul has been fixing us for years.
Last edited by TuonoR6; 05-03-2005 at 01:00 PM.
naaah .. mobile 1 red cap ain't that expensive if ur changing every 5k. i knew some people using that motul stuff every 3k ... now that's expensive!
Every 4,000 or so with BMW full synthetic 15w50 and a K&N filter.Uses little or none and makes 107 HP 65LB-FT on my DynoJet 250.I'm gonna get offa my ass and write a map for the PCIIIUSB next week.Went back to the stock pipe after a few longer trips.Tired of the noise.
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Maybe you need to go back and ask your Grandad about oil too. Syn has no adverse effect on the Aprilia eng. I have been using full syn with great results. Redline and Mobil 1, not to expensive and I change the oil every 4K miles (you do know what miles are?).
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OK I gave sound advice, what you choose to do with it is up to you,
Last word, if someone offered to help myself to whatever oil you like for free, I would still choose semi synth.
Pete
To each his own, but when I put full synth in my Falco the clutch slipped like crazy. This was at ~6k miles of easy riding. Put semi-synth back in and it was fine.
Could be coincidence, but I'm not using full synth anymore. Its been beat to death and I'm not trying to argue I just wanted to point out that different people have had different experiences.
Silkolene Comp 4, 10W-40, "Electrosyntec Technology-synthetic ester based 4 stroke engine oil for all high performance motorcycles"
What does 'synthetic ester based' mean
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There are oils out there that state do not use with wet clutches. Some of the 4 st Motil. This stuff is for Ducati's with dry clutches.
And yes this has been beat to death. Just use what you like.
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