Synthetic vs. Standard - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

cbzdel · 10-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Ah the great debate haha!

I am ready to change my oil again, and I am stuck between regular or synthetic, and if synthetic should it be the read deal AMSOIL or like Mobile1?

Whats everyone using, and if you made the switch did you notice a difference?

Stricken · 10-05-2009, 02:13 PM

oh no you didnt...

cbzdel · 10-05-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stricken

oh no you didnt...

oh yes I did

Funkmaxtor · 10-05-2009, 03:48 PM

AMSOIL!'

I love that stuff. reduces the clunkiness of the transmission, slightly better fuel mileage and.... well its just good stuff!

I run Amsoil in everything motorized that I own.

KADO · 10-05-2009, 07:04 PM

I love AMSOIL as well, I run it in my truck and I am going to run it in the FZ6R as well when it comes time for a oil change. That stuff is just awesome!

WIyamirider · 10-05-2009, 10:13 PM

I tried running some Shell Rotella T 5W-40 in my Ninja 250 once. For some reason, the bike didn't seem to like it, so I switched it back to regular dino oil.

Once I get a few more miles on the 6R, I'm going to switch to synthetic and see how it goes. I run synthetic in both my truck and snowmobile (5W-30 and 0W-30 respectively) and wouldn't switch back.

Amsoil makes a good product. I ran many gallons of their Interceptor oil through my 2-stroke snowmobile when I had it. Good quality auto oil is fine to use as well, and may be a little bit cheaper, but probably not by a whole lot, if any.

itsmejaytee · 10-05-2009, 11:14 PM

I was just wondering the same thing. I hear that full synthetic would be a bad idea if i wasn't using it for track the majority of the time and it could cause clutch slippage at higher temp/higher rpm.

I am currently at about 100 miles and i am debating if i should change the oil now and again at 600. If i do, should i stick with regular or would it be ok to go a semi synthetic? Some say that during break in period, you should use regular to allow everything to seat correctly.

and the off topic part... When i was going about 30mph or so, i accidently downshifted hard instead of upshifting hard (i held the clutch in the entire time) and the mechanics on the inside grinded up baddd. i quickly up shifted after wards and ever since, i think it sounds funny (rattling, slight grinding etc) this is why i want to change the oil asap.

should i take it in to the dealer? if so, what would they do?? I am afraid of them giving me the run around and not doing a damn thing.

Yone · 10-06-2009, 02:47 AM

I've never heard anything bad about AMSOIL...can you get it anywhere (Pep Boys? Autozone? Wal-Mart?)?

FitZ6R · 10-06-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Yone

I've never heard anything bad about AMSOIL...can you get it anywhere (Pep Boys? Autozone? Wal-Mart?)?

It's a multi-level marketing product (join the club, sell it to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers, sign up more people as dealers, etc).

I don't wan't to step in this too deep

, but on other forums I visit, the biggest AMSOIL enthusiasts just happen to be the guys selling the stuff, if you know what I mean.

llervero · 10-06-2009, 11:31 AM

Wet Clutch all I'm saying

10-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	Synthetic vs. Standard Ah the great debate haha! I am ready to change my oil again, and I am stuck between regular or synthetic, and if synthetic should it be the read deal AMSOIL or like Mobile1? Whats everyone using, and if you made the switch did you notice a difference? __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

10-05-2009, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
KADO Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Black Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 61 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I love AMSOIL as well, I run it in my truck and I am going to run it in the FZ6R as well when it comes time for a oil change. That stuff is just awesome! __________________ Intuitive No Cut Frame Sliders, Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator, Flushmount Front Turn Signals *Coming Soon- Two Brothers Full Exhaust, Painted Windscreen, Rim Accents*

10-05-2009, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
itsmejaytee Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: garden grove Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	slightly off topic... sorry! I was just wondering the same thing. I hear that full synthetic would be a bad idea if i wasn't using it for track the majority of the time and it could cause clutch slippage at higher temp/higher rpm. I am currently at about 100 miles and i am debating if i should change the oil now and again at 600. If i do, should i stick with regular or would it be ok to go a semi synthetic? Some say that during break in period, you should use regular to allow everything to seat correctly. and the off topic part... When i was going about 30mph or so, i accidently downshifted hard instead of upshifting hard (i held the clutch in the entire time) and the mechanics on the inside grinded up baddd. i quickly up shifted after wards and ever since, i think it sounds funny (rattling, slight grinding etc) this is why i want to change the oil asap. should i take it in to the dealer? if so, what would they do?? I am afraid of them giving me the run around and not doing a damn thing.

10-06-2009, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yone Senior Member Bike: '09 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 127 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I've never heard anything bad about AMSOIL...can you get it anywhere (Pep Boys? Autozone? Wal-Mart?)? __________________ 2009 Yamaha Blue FZ6R - Intuitive Racing frame sliders, SPI grip heaters, Yamaha double-bubble windscreen, Magnum TM80 low tone horn, custom garage door opener, Kryptonite disc lock, Motion Pro helmet lock, Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag, Nelson-Rigg mini saddlebags

10-06-2009, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
llervero Member Bike: Yamaha FZ6R, Kawasaki Ninja 250 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach FL USA Posts: 77 Thanks: 25 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Wet Clutch all I'm saying __________________ MSF Instructor Ask me and I might have answers.

10-05-2009, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stricken Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 112 Thanks: 1 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	oh no you didnt...

10-05-2009, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	AMSOIL!' I love that stuff. reduces the clunkiness of the transmission, slightly better fuel mileage and.... well its just good stuff! I run Amsoil in everything motorized that I own.

10-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
WIyamirider Junior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6 Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	I tried running some Shell Rotella T 5W-40 in my Ninja 250 once. For some reason, the bike didn't seem to like it, so I switched it back to regular dino oil. Once I get a few more miles on the 6R, I'm going to switch to synthetic and see how it goes. I run synthetic in both my truck and snowmobile (5W-30 and 0W-30 respectively) and wouldn't switch back. Amsoil makes a good product. I ran many gallons of their Interceptor oil through my 2-stroke snowmobile when I had it. Good quality auto oil is fine to use as well, and may be a little bit cheaper, but probably not by a whole lot, if any.

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