OIL HELP

[xjcurtisx]

I just bought my 2013 FZ8 last Friday and am in need of the break in oil change. What kind/weight of oil do you guys recommend? Also, K&N oil filter? Any other brands?

I'm at 700 miles and don't want to ride anymore until i get it changed and my manual shows different weights for different temperatures so i'm not sure what to go with.

 

[xXAvroArrowXx]

10w40 with the JASO-MA specification. Use search function for oils and filters. I personally run amsoil with either a Bosch or Purolator PureOne filter.

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[DanS]

I just bought my 2013 FZ8 last Friday and am in need of the break in oil change. What kind/weight of oil do you guys recommend? Also, K&N oil filter? Any other brands?

I'm at 700 miles and don't want to ride anymore until i get it changed and my manual shows different weights for different temperatures so i'm not sure what to go with.

I use Mobil1 4t / 10w40 with a K&N kn-204 filter
Check with your local auto parts store on the oil and filter... I've been buying my oil and filter from O'Reilly for about 30% less than any of the bike shops around here

 

[xjcurtisx]

Cool guys thanks for the tip. How often do you change it?

 

[DanS]

Cool guys thanks for the tip. How often do you change it?

About every 4000 miles

 

[DanS]

Congrats on the new ride! How was the first 700 miles?

 

[Nemo]

i use 10w50 with k&n filter

 

[Woody146]

10w40 with the JASO-MA specification. Use search function for oils and filters. I personally run amsoil with either a Bosch or Purolator PureOne filter.

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As do I..k&n or amsoil filter...put it in at first oil,change...change every 3-5 k

 

[xtasysids75]

rotella t 15w40

I'm running rotella t 15w40 with fram 6017a filter. It's cheap and gets the job done. I will change it again at 1000 miles and put in something better. Just don't know what yet.

 

[countdemonet]

I love oil threads

my favorite oil is Bertolli extra virgin oil

if this is not available, I recommend Mobil1 - 10-40 motorcycle oil.

 

[DanS]

I love oil threads

my favorite oil is Bertolli extra virgin oil

if this is not available, I recommend Mobil1 - 10-40 motorcycle oil.

Count de monet ~ hahaha.... Man that is one of my all time favorite movies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfXiIXTpE0

 

[myklobe]

I ride in Utah and I use Mobil1 4T Racing 10w-40 and a K&N oil filter. I tried Lucas 10w-40 semi synthetic and it just didn't feel as smooth as the Mobil1 in my conditions.

You pay a little more for Mobil1 full synthetic, but I've run it in my 480HP and 750HP Camaros, and all my sport bikes, and never had an issue with it.

 

[dart1963]

Try them all and see which you like... what's available... price... etc.
I've tried them all and have stuck with Motul 7100 every since... but you'll get different opinions, as long as you change it, and change it often, it really won't matter what brand

 

[Ezy8s]

Go to bobtheoilguy website and read up on it. Very good website about oils.

 

[Nemo]

am i the only one using 10w50 !??? this is what the shop recommended me ...

 

[Fazerboy66]

Yamalube anyone?

So has anyone used Yamalube? Would this not be the first choice?
My dealer is always pushing Yamalube, not sure if its the best semi synthetic out there?
any other recommendations?
Thanx

 

[OdinSon]

Rotella T6 full synthetic and Pureolator PureOne PL14610 oil filter. I change ever 3,000 miles or so.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E8V9RG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com: Purolator PL14610 PureONE Oil Filter, Pack of 1: Automotive[/ame]

 

[Darksabre]

Rotella T6 full synthetic and Pureolator PureOne PL14610 oil filter. I change ever 3,000 miles or so.

Amazon.com: Purolator PL14610 PureONE Oil Filter, Pack of 1: Automotive

Good bet on both accounts here.

Good read: All About Motor Oil

 

[Banky2112]

So has anyone used Yamalube? Would this not be the first choice?
My dealer is always pushing Yamalube, not sure if its the best semi synthetic out there?
any other recommendations?
Thanx

I use the regular yamalube in both my fz8 and my vmax !non synthetic!
Runs like a top!

I'm at 4k miles, so my next will be full synthetic..... Don't know what kind yet. The full synthetic yamalube is like 14$ a quart

I might run royal purple motorcycle oil in its place.

 

[618FZ8]

I switched over to full synthetic yesterday. It changes the bike entirely smoother shifting(especially clutchless) no knocking clutch when you take off, just smoother all around. BUT the clutch is slipping like a bitch too. It might be because there's too much (I put in 3qts with the filter change and its WAYY too much despite what the manual says).