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whatever · 08-03-2010, 05:59 PM

im running rottela 15w/40 t the oil is 12.00 a gallon so i can change the oil more offen. and i did some research and the oil is better then some high qualty oils that are sold today.

justgiver · 08-04-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by whatever

I was planing on using the rottela oil, but the manual says not to use diesel oil.... that seems like might be a problem

pretty sure the rottela is a diesel oil

Read it again it says not to use diesel oil with a certain rating CD??? Can't remeber exactly, if you read the back of the Rotella bottle it doesn't have this distinction and is JSO approved, I'm using it and it seems good.

sm00thpapa · 08-05-2010, 11:58 AM

I'm thinking about using Valvoline 10W-40 Motorcycle oil at $4.45 a quart at my 600 mile service then switch to full synthetic at 4,000 miles. Anyone use this oil before?

ClickClick5 · 08-05-2010, 01:26 PM

Not sure about that oil. I have always ran brand oil in mine (Yamalube right now) until the bike hits 4,000-4,100 miles. Then I switch to Rotella T 5w-40 synthetic. I used to run dino Rotella T, but the synthetic version flows so much better!

I always notice smoother shifting and fewer dry starts in cooler weather.

Go with the "Blue Jug"! BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS WELL BROKEN IN!!!!!
That I can not stress enough.

whatever · 08-05-2010, 02:34 PM

yes no cd rating on the rottela label so i have been using it in my bike.

i would think after 2000 miles a motor is well broken in... but im no expert .02 $.

motomc2 · 08-07-2010, 02:27 PM

I have never had an engine problem because of the "brand" of oil....synthetic or dino. Most major makers (kawi, Yama, Honda etc) "Distribute" a good motorcycle oil. BUT....All they do is slap their name on the jug. I have never driven by a large Refinery and saw a big blue "yamaha" sign on the top of it....or a big red "Honda" sign

Most important part is keeping it changed IMHO.

porky45 · 08-26-2010, 05:54 PM

this may sound silly, but can someone post a picture of the rotella synthetic 5w-40.... Pretty sure i know which one it is, but i'm more of a visual guy and want to confirm.

edit: Guess it should look like this?

**Marthy** · 08-26-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly

Amsoil 10-40 synthetic is awesome for the big money spenders out there. Motul 300V is as well.

I'm running Rotella T 15w-40 HeavyDutyEngineOil right now. Might try the 5-40 Rotella synthetic next.

That's what i'm running too. Rotella 5-40 Syth. No complain, the bike run great. Almost 2000 miles on that oil and still look like new.

**dart1963** · 08-26-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sm00thpapa

I'm thinking about using Valvoline 10W-40 Motorcycle oil at $4.45 a quart at my 600 mile service then switch to full synthetic at 4,000 miles. Anyone use this oil before?

sorry, I missed this post... at the slight chance of being "flamed"... hahaha, we don't see it on this forum.... I did use that for my first few... it was available locally and is fine.

Same with my choice of Mobil1 Synthetic MC oil, it's available without much forethought... I did the Repsol once, 'cause local dealer had a %50 off everything in-house

(should have bought two or three jugs).

Kspalla · 10-24-2010, 01:17 AM

does the "Break in" time whats listed in the owners book as the 1000-1200 mile area??? or something totally dif... Running Mobil 1 10w-40 motercycle oil and haven't had any issues.. Will be trying to find somewhere close by to get something a little better next time but when the funds are low this was fine.

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motomc2 Member Bike: 06 hayabusa 06 zx14 09 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I prefer Motul after about 1500 miles....but.... I have never had an engine problem because of the "brand" of oil....synthetic or dino. Most major makers (kawi, Yama, Honda etc) "Distribute" a good motorcycle oil. BUT....All they do is slap their name on the jug. I have never driven by a large Refinery and saw a big blue "yamaha" sign on the top of it....or a big red "Honda" sign Most important part is keeping it changed IMHO.

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08-03-2010, 05:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	im running rottela 15w/40 t the oil is 12.00 a gallon so i can change the oil more offen. and i did some research and the oil is better then some high qualty oils that are sold today.

08-05-2010, 01:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
ClickClick5 Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Blue) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 56 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts	Not sure about that oil. I have always ran brand oil in mine (Yamalube right now) until the bike hits 4,000-4,100 miles. Then I switch to Rotella T 5w-40 synthetic. I used to run dino Rotella T, but the synthetic version flows so much better! I always notice smoother shifting and fewer dry starts in cooler weather. Go with the "Blue Jug"! BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS WELL BROKEN IN!!!!! That I can not stress enough.

08-05-2010, 02:34 PM	#45 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	yes no cd rating on the rottela label so i have been using it in my bike. i would think after 2000 miles a motor is well broken in... but im no expert .02 $.

10-24-2010, 01:17 AM	#50 (permalink)
Kspalla Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R White Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Living with the wife and kids in South Central Pennsylvania Posts: 78 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Blog Entries: 1	does the "Break in" time whats listed in the owners book as the 1000-1200 mile area??? or something totally dif... Running Mobil 1 10w-40 motercycle oil and haven't had any issues.. Will be trying to find somewhere close by to get something a little better next time but when the funds are low this was fine.

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