Best motor oil / change intervals

**CMG241** · 08-21-07, 02:38 PM

I know its probably been debated 100 times but whats the best oil for my R6? Its track use only so how often should I swap it / with what? I use Amsoil synthetic 20/50 in my Buell with good results.

and let me spare all of you

s the trouble and I'll post the obligatory

and the too often used

oh ya,

- in your face.

**Tricky Mike** · 08-21-07, 02:52 PM

Linky

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-21-07, 02:59 PM

just use mobil 1 sythetic from wal*mart -all that other shit is expensive BS - ur six is way past babying it with the nice stuff - i just put my last bit of expensive oil into my six - its getting some pennzoil or mobil 1 from now on... but what the fuck do i know im only a doctor

**naked-daytrader** · 08-21-07, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Smooth R6

just use mobil 1 sythetic from wal*mart -all that other shit is expensive BS - ur six is way past babying it with the nice stuff - i just put my last bit of expensive oil into my six - its getting some pennzoil or mobil 1 from now on... but what the fuck do i know im only a doctor

Is that what you're calling your slow R-6 now? "My six" ? That's soooo very gay! Thanks for gaying up another perfectly good thread......

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**Wishbone** · 08-21-07, 03:30 PM

Every one has a preference but if you use Amsoil you should get there motorcycle oil annalist chart that was done by a 3rd party (or so they say) it has about 20 different oils compared in it with about 12 different tests performed on each.

Amsoil in EVERYTHING I own

**naked-daytrader** · 08-21-07, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

Every one has a preference but if you use Amsoil you should get there motorcycle oil annalist chart that was done by a 3rd party (or so they say) it has about 20 different oils compared in it with about 12 different tests performed on each.

Amsoil in EVERYTHING I own

That is good stuff. I use it when I change my handlebar oil, nothing compares..

**Wishbone** · 08-21-07, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by naked-daytrader

That is good stuff. I use it when I change my handlebar oil, nothing compares..

there blinker fluid is better

**TheIglu** · 08-21-07, 03:42 PM

I've used Amsoil, can't justify the cost or PITA way to go to the "store" to get it.

Pennzoil in the KLR, racebike, pitbike, etc

Mobile 1 in the Rex

**RyanNicholson** · 08-21-07, 03:48 PM

i usually use the suzuki synthetic stuff...but i've got the mobile in it right now with no complaints. I change it like 2 or 3 times a race season. i dunno if it needs to be done that much or whatever but i'd rather be safe than sorry.

**naked-daytrader** · 08-21-07, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

there blinker fluid is better

Nahhh, I always use the mobil 1 for my blinker fluid. I got a chance to shoot the shit with Eddy Lawson about 3 years back and that was one piece of advice he gave me. ........" Use Mobil 1 in your blinker fluid and you'll never have a problem".

Faster; Think anyone will bite??

Lines out in the water all baited up...

**Wishbone** · 08-21-07, 03:53 PM

**TLRMan** · 08-21-07, 03:54 PM

oil is oil...why spend all this money for oil that won't break down for 10k miles just to have you change it every 2,500 to 3,000 miles. regular old Dino will work just fine, and always has. I run a synth blend,(castrol), make boatloads of power, and the TLR has something like 27,000 miles on the clock. When I had the top end apart earlier this season, there was no measurable wear that I would worry about, and I'm pretty anal about my engines. I know they changed specifics aimed at getting higher mileage out of auto engines, but if you got a JASO stamp on the bottle you are OK.
Just don't use Fram oil filters....made with cardboard, and hot glue.
You are better off with OEM, I had a cool source of filters that cost me about 4 bucks each, but they dropped the line..Pity, they were made by the same manufacturer that made the OEM filters.

**naked-daytrader** · 08-21-07, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by fasterthanu

**Honclfibr** · 08-21-07, 05:00 PM

I use Rotella 15/40 in everything. Ain't nothin blowed up so far.

**CMG241** · 08-21-07, 05:45 PM

The current oil filter on it is drilled for safety wire, could it be Yamaha OEM? and like 13udda said, 10/40? I'm probably staying with Amsoil.

**TLRMan** · 08-21-07, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Honclfibr

I use Rotella 15/40 in everything. Ain't nothin blowed up so far.

Yeah and cheap at wallmart!

**TLRMan** · 08-21-07, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by CMG41

The current oil filter on it is drilled for safety wire, could it be Yamaha OEM? and like 13udda said, 10/40? I'm probably staying with Amsoil.

Unless you are Joe blow racer, and want to run a "0" weight oil...
run whatever Yamaha said to put in it. BTW Joe Blow's engine gets torn down after every race, and rebuilt.
Chances are it's not OEM, probably K&N
If you change the oil filter..you do change it right? Just buy a hose clamp, tighten it up around the filter, and wire that up so it won't twist loose.
OEM is fine

**TLRMan** · 08-21-07, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by l3uddha

natural breast milk makes an excellent engine lubricant

change every 10k

**stoinkythepig** · 08-22-07, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by TLRMan

Just don't use Fram oil filters....made with cardboard, and hot glue.
You are better off with OEM, I had a cool source of filters that cost me about 4 bucks each, but they dropped the line..Pity, they were made by the same manufacturer that made the OEM filters.

You may find this handy: WIX Filters : Filter Look-Up

Wix filters are top notch and very reasonably priced (especially if you buy them by the case). I use them on all my engines and get them at my local auto parts store.

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-22-07, 07:47 AM

chris you are a baller even with oil - you gonna get rain tires too??? all after one TD!!! this guys hooked and has some mula to burn - im jealous

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-22-07, 07:48 AM

get sprectro if you want to spend some extra cash

**CMG241** · 08-22-07, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Smooth R6

chris you are a baller even with oil - you gonna get rain tires too??? all after one TD!!! this guys hooked and has some mula to burn - im jealous

Money to burn??

HA! just spending less on heroine since getting the track bike and my thirsty boat is gone. Don't the tire vendors bring rains with them to TTD? I haven't had a chance to find an extra set of rims yet so I'll just get rains put on at the track if the weather goes to chit.

Oil- don't want to waste $ just want to be safe with a motor thats going to spend almost all of its time near red line

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-22-07, 08:26 AM

the BS is i wont be up there any days you will be - im missing you by a day each time

**Billy** · 08-22-07, 08:51 AM

Oil comparisons:

Sport Rider-motorcycle oil test

**Tricky Mike** · 08-22-07, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by BadBoyBilly

Oil comparisons:

Sport Rider-motorcycle oil test

I mean, we all repost from time to time... but in the same thread?

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