Turbotom09 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I've been doing some research on bobistheoilguy.com and other places...just figured I'd ask all of your opinion also.My new (to me) bike is due for it's first oil change since I've had it.04 zx6rr just clicked over to 10k miles.What would you guys recommend for oil/filter?I've been hearing a lot of positives about Rotella, it is JASO-MA rated so it is safe in bikes...I always ran the conventional Valvoline in my last bike.Just looking for opinions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 i use Mobil 1 and K&N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) oh oh... oil and filter thread warning...Use only JASO-MA in bikes...I ran the Rotella when it gained the JASO-MA rating. I've not been too overly impressed, but the stuff works. I'll be using it to store the bikes over the Winter, because it's ultra cheap. Otherwise using something like Castrol Actevo 4T or equivalent or better. Which is an ok choice for a low compression water cooled 4cyl bike like mine. Different bikes and different riding styles have different needs. Technically I ride to work in the city a lot, so that has demands on the oil I will use.Many of the filters are all the same with various different name brands on them. I use the ones with the additional micro filters, but even that is contestable as to whether it's a good idea or not. I won't name all the brand names, but one of the micro filtering types is available at discount stores cheap. (yeah, walmart) I am using the same thing bought straight from the Purolator factory in 6 packs, unmarked filters. Even cheaper.Search for the oil threads, we got a ton of them with really good info in them.edit: when in doubt, use what the owner's manual or service manual says to use. If that's all dealer stuff, it will work great.edit: confusion... Shell Rotella has dropped the JASO-MA specifications from their website for Rotella T3 and Rotella T6. It now shows JASO-MA for "Rotella T Triple Protection". I won't be using Rotella any more, not if they can't make up their minds... Edited March 26, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 i use Mobil 1 and K&NMobil 1 is probably the best freakin' synthetic oil ever made. But be sure it's the motorcycle oil, not the car or diesel oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotom09 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I tried searching, but apparently I'm a jackass 'cause i couldn't find much. Probably because so many people like me start redundant threads lolHave you ran the Castrol? It's not a very popular oil over on bitog.I have also heard mixed opinions on the Mobil, I don't know if I want to spend the money on synthetics or not (easily convinced though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) try search for JASO-MAhttp://www.ohioriders.net/search.php?searchid=1423786or just JASOhttp://www.ohioriders.net/search.php?searchid=1423814 Edited March 25, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I will also run a dedicated mc oil, not rotella that was based on diesel engines. Personally, I use Repsol 4T full synthetic 10W30 and either a OEM Honda filter or Mobile 1. (M108)Repsol, Motul, Mobile 1, Amsoil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I always ran rotella in my sv racebike, but switched to Motorex when I picked them upAs a sponsor on the 600's. I'll be using rotella again in my next sv, I always change oil after every race weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 ...Have you ran the Castrol? It's not a very popular oil over on bitog. I have also heard mixed opinions on the Mobil, I don't know if I want to spend the money on synthetics or not (easily convinced though)Honestly, I think I'd rather run one of the Repsol instead of Castrol. But it's hard to break habits. (I've used Castrol in everything forever.) I would say use the Repsol or better in a high compression engine. Part of that is just curiosity, I want to see if the Repsol is as good as I think. Dunno... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Mobile 1 4t and an oem filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Spectro oil and OEM filter. This has worked for me for the last 17 years on my 1982 GS 850. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotom09 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Where are you guys getting the Repsol, Amsoil, etc? Places like Competition? Would Honda of Troy maybe have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 KNN filter and Royal Purple Max Cycle was my oil of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Oil? Mobil 1 or AmsoilFilter? Pic from chart linkhttp://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotom09 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks for the chart! very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotom09 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Well since I already started the threads and other n00bs will click it here's a link I foundhttp://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=17360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 My bike has alway has Suzuki branded oil, and what ever filter(usually frame)But i cange it every 2500-3000 and never a mile over. I cant use Synthetic in mine because it makes my clutch slip, the 97 TL are know for clutch slippage because of only having 5 clutch springs vs. 6 that they put in later models. My bike have a little over 40,000 miles on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Mobil 1 4T and either a Purolator or OEM filter. I used to use Repsol but the Mobil 1 works just as well and is about $20 less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Maxima oil and KN filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I just use 20w50 Mobil 1 car oil, as long as it does not say friction reducer or anything it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 OEM filters and I mix half 15W40 Rotella and Castrol RS 4T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Amsoil and K&N filters. Love the 17mm nut welded on to the K&N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I use Mobile 1,Motul,both work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I use Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic w/ factory filter. If it makes you sleep better in your bed at night, because your oil bottle has a photo of a bike on it, go for it. All you're doing, is wasting money. I never heard of anyone blowing up their engine, using Rotella in their bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Amsoil with amsoil oil filter. Love the stuff. Any synthetic will be better than conventional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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