Switching from Dino to Synthetic - Page 2

ontwo · 10-07-2008, 04:26 PM

I'm loving the Rotella T full syn in the Bonnie

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 05:16 PM

I'm lucky, as a ridercoach I get 30% off everything at Cycle Gear!

6doublefive321 · 10-07-2008, 08:59 PM

This horse has been beat to death in an infinite number of forums, but here goes.....

If you plan on changing your oil as Zuk recommends, don't waste your money on the synthetic stuff. If you want to go further per oil change and not risk your ride, use the synthetic. When the oils are fresh, there isn't a hell of a lot of difference between dino and synthetic. However, as they gain miles, the synthetics have fewer impurities, and thus work better longer. In my opinion, if you plan on changing your oil every two or three thousand miles, you are pissing away money on synthetics.

Back on topic, no flush required. Just drain and change.

Dave · 10-07-2008, 09:14 PM

me and the blade love repsol

Gas Man · 10-08-2008, 03:12 AM

Mobil 1 in my S&S 117 CI... its only a $15k motor!!
Take it for what its worth

Dnyce · 10-08-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Mobil 1 in my S&S 117 CI... its only a $15k motor!!
Take it for what its worth

mobil 1 dino or synth? cant tell if you're bein sarcastic or serious lol

the mark-up on those engines is fuckin ridiculous, btw.

Gas Man · 10-08-2008, 05:13 AM

synth... that is the only thing that "mobil 1" is.

And you're right... I figure its a $13k-$14k motor stock, and with the cam, springs, and roller rockers, and rocker boxes... I got at least $15k on the motor alone, with nothing on the either head ports.

Rider · 10-08-2008, 08:18 AM

I picked up some Amsoil 10W40 at the dealer last night. $9.25 a quart of full synthetic is hard to pass up.

marko138 · 10-08-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

me and the blade love repsol

I had Repsol in my Zuk. I thought it made the engine noisy. Agree or disagree?

Cutty72 · 10-09-2008, 12:27 AM

dumped SYN-3 HD synthetic in the 1125 on the last change.

guess I didn't really notice a difference, but I wasn't looking for one either...

10-07-2008, 04:26 PM	#11
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I'm loving the Rotella T full syn in the Bonnie __________________

10-07-2008, 05:16 PM	#12
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I'm lucky, as a ridercoach I get 30% off everything at Cycle Gear! __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

10-07-2008, 08:59 PM	#13
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	This horse has been beat to death in an infinite number of forums, but here goes..... If you plan on changing your oil as Zuk recommends, don't waste your money on the synthetic stuff. If you want to go further per oil change and not risk your ride, use the synthetic. When the oils are fresh, there isn't a hell of a lot of difference between dino and synthetic. However, as they gain miles, the synthetics have fewer impurities, and thus work better longer. In my opinion, if you plan on changing your oil every two or three thousand miles, you are pissing away money on synthetics. Back on topic, no flush required. Just drain and change. __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

10-07-2008, 09:14 PM	#14
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	me and the blade love repsol __________________ TWF Post whore #6

10-08-2008, 03:12 AM	#15
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Mobil 1 in my S&S 117 CI... its only a $15k motor!! Take it for what its worth __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

10-08-2008, 05:13 AM	#17
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	synth... that is the only thing that "mobil 1" is. And you're right... I figure its a $13k-$14k motor stock, and with the cam, springs, and roller rockers, and rocker boxes... I got at least $15k on the motor alone, with nothing on the either head ports. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

10-08-2008, 08:18 AM	#18
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I picked up some Amsoil 10W40 at the dealer last night. $9.25 a quart of full synthetic is hard to pass up.