Being Yamahas wouldn't Yamalube be the best option, price not being a factor?
Whatever you choose, make sure it's one that's specified for motorcycles.
Quote from: Skippernick on 25 October 2011, 01:23:03 pmBeing Yamahas wouldn't Yamalube be the best option, price not being a factor?I m 99% sure that Yamalube oil are made by Motul.So you are using Motul oil.
Ah, where's pete when you need him
I take it to my council recycling centre so that it can be turned into Asda 10/40.
Quote from: mars696 on 25 October 2011, 01:59:58 pmQuote from: Skippernick on 25 October 2011, 01:23:03 pmBeing Yamahas wouldn't Yamalube be the best option, price not being a factor?I m 99% sure that Yamalube oil are made by Motul.So you are using Motul oil.Is that why my gear box is clunky then? Thought it was just a redeeming feature of the bike.
Car oil without friction modifiers can do, but is not as good as GOOD motorcycle specific oil.
Based on what evidence ?
Well, there's no evidence there is there? .
the Major who doesn't actually have the courage of his convictions and so changes his oil twice as often.
Have you tried any fully synth car oil in Fazer engine (and clutch)? Was everything fine?
... ALL OIL degrades in use and none of them can be trusted to stay within their viscosity window more than a few K miles...