Synthetic oil

[Kcboom10]

I just changed the oil for the third time. 1435 miles. Used Honda 10w30 pro synthetic motor oil. I believe and feel it shifts smoother. It seems like it runs better and I saw 53 mph.

 

[Migolito]

Yup. Me too. Synthetic for some reason, real or imagined, always makes my bike run smooooooth.

 

[jBIRDt]

We have used 100% synthetic lubes since 80s. I think filtration is just as important (magnetic plugs are good in my mind also)

 

[m in sc]

run it in my 4 strokes. does help. I have my 1 qt in the 125 now. lol.

 

[timmmy todd]

What does Honda recomend.

 

[fmdualexhaust]

My mowers love it.
My snow blower hates it.

 

[Kcboom10]

What does Honda recomend.

My dealer service departed said either traditional or synthetic.

 

[AZ7000']

 

[Kcboom10]

Yep. I used Honda 10w30 SJ. Synthetic. Sounds like it qualifies for a recommended oil.

 

[TrailBoss]

I'm curious if 10w-40 would be an acceptable viscosity for non cold weather use? 10w-30 is the odd viscosity in my stable. I run Castrol Power1 4t 10w-40 in the Triumphs.

 

[m in sc]

the higher the second number the better it is for warmer weather when warmed up. its fine. (10w40)

 

[G19Tony]

I'm putting a crankshaft stabilizer in today, when I went to the RipOff Now Powersports, they didn't have 10-30, so I got a quart of 10-40. I think it will be better for the desert, anyway.

 

[m in sc]

? the alternator side bearing support?
had one of those on my grom.

 

[Ronzee]

What does Honda recomend.

Honda recommends their brand of oil. Of course

 

[GORT]

I've been using Shell Rotella T 5W-40 mixed fleet oil for years in my small engines. High detergent, good for diesel and gas engines (extra detergents for the diesels and not adverse to cat converters). I'll do my first oil change with Honda oil then move on.

 

[fernf5]

"Klaatu barada nikto" Love the Avatar Gort

My favorite movie when I was a kid!

 

[Ronzee]

I'm curious if 10w-40 would be an acceptable viscosity for non cold weather use? 10w-30 is the odd viscosity in my stable. I run Castrol Power1 4t 10w-40 in the Triumphs.

It would probably work but Honda recommends 10w30. That is what im going to use.

 

[Migolito]

WARNING WARNING WARING: Engine Oil discussions are dangerous!! It's like talking about how ugly someones Mom is, there's no good answer.

The 4t is exactly what i use. Its simply not an issue and works as good as any.

 

[G19Tony]

I've been using Shell Rotella T 5W-40 mixed fleet oil for years in my small engines. High detergent, good for diesel and gas engines (extra detergents for the diesels and not adverse to cat converters). I'll do my first oil change with Honda oil then move on.

Is Hawkeye Pierce your doctor?

 

[McRuss]

Anyone else find it odd that the manual calls for the same .7 liter as .7 quart after draining? It does show a difference for the quantity after disassembly......
As for synthetics, I've used Rotella full synth in my bikes for years, never had a wet clutch slip (supposedly the reason for NOT using synthetics). I like the long life feature when on a multi-thousand mile trip and no need to change oil half way through.
YMMV.