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Title: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 03 March 2013, 03:11:09 pm
is everyone using these days ? I used to get the Motul stuff from HG with a filter, but the cheapest is 35 quid now.




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Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: gerkin on 03 March 2013, 03:16:15 pm
halfords sem 10/40
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: darrsi on 03 March 2013, 04:18:59 pm
Castrol Power
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: reillypadraig on 03 March 2013, 04:55:23 pm
I know it's expensive enough but I rather sticking with the motel 10w40 semi, this always comes down to either price or personal preference so I herby officially remove myself from any bickering that this topic may incur lol 8)
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: Thorn on 03 March 2013, 05:30:57 pm
Used veggie oil, no complaints so far.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 03 March 2013, 06:41:25 pm
Thanks guys, so there's no cheap solution these days ? Bummer
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: darrsi on 03 March 2013, 06:51:54 pm
Check out the prices in a petrol garage, then everywhere else will be cheap!  :)
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: Slaninar on 03 March 2013, 06:54:17 pm
Thanks guys, so there's no cheap solution these days ? Bummer


Bel Ray, very good oil, used to come in 4 litre pack:

Semi synth EXS:
http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-exp-synthetic-ester-blend-4t-engine-oil (http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-exp-synthetic-ester-blend-4t-engine-oil)

Full synth EXP:
http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-exs-synthetic-ester-4t-engine-oil (http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-exs-synthetic-ester-4t-engine-oil)

10w50 for Serbian climate, perhaps 10w40 for UK.





Silkolene, PRO 4, or semi-synth COMP 4

http://www.silkolene.com/index.php?calling=product&sub=race# (http://www.silkolene.com/index.php?calling=product&sub=race#)

http://www.silkolene.com/index.php?calling=product&sub=ride# (http://www.silkolene.com/index.php?calling=product&sub=ride#)



They can be found cheaper than Motul round here.
Bel Ray is a very good oil.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 03 March 2013, 07:04:11 pm
cheers. Found the Motul I used to use



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motul-5000-4T-Semi-Synthetic-4-Stroke-Motorcycle-Bike-Engine-Oil-10w-40-/400424763567?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item5d3b2d00af (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motul-5000-4T-Semi-Synthetic-4-Stroke-Motorcycle-Bike-Engine-Oil-10w-40-/400424763567?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item5d3b2d00af)


and a pattern filter


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FZS600-Fazer-5DM-5RT-98-03-NE020-Oil-Filter-Pattern-/170873213619?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27c8d652b3 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FZS600-Fazer-5DM-5RT-98-03-NE020-Oil-Filter-Pattern-/170873213619?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27c8d652b3)
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 03 March 2013, 07:12:23 pm
I know it's expensive enough but I rather sticking with the motel 10w40 semi, this always comes down to either price or personal preference so I herby officially remove myself from any bickering that this topic may incur lol 8)

Know what you mean, but I change it 2 or 3 times a year so price is important.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 03 March 2013, 07:56:03 pm
Sorted


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motul-5000-10W40-Oil-5L-K-N-Filter-Yamaha-1998-FZS600-Fazer-KN-147-/360606239264?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item53f5ce8a20 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motul-5000-10W40-Oil-5L-K-N-Filter-Yamaha-1998-FZS600-Fazer-KN-147-/360606239264?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item53f5ce8a20)
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: Thorn on 03 March 2013, 09:19:06 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-98-03-Elf-Moto4-Road-Oil-Filter-Kit-HF147-/150881992783?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item232144804f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-98-03-Elf-Moto4-Road-Oil-Filter-Kit-HF147-/150881992783?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item232144804f)

Good stuff, same API rating as Castrol Power 1, but alot cheaper.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 03 March 2013, 10:35:39 pm
I used to use Castrol Power 1, but I've taken to buying whatever is cheapest on eBay - recently that turned out to be 5 litres (4 litres + 1 litre free!) of Motul 5000 semi-synthetic. Cost be £22.59 delivered if memory serves, was pretty happy with that :D
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: Slaninar on 04 March 2013, 05:36:18 am
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-98-03-Elf-Moto4-Road-Oil-Filter-Kit-HF147-/150881992783?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item232144804f[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-Fazer-98-03-Elf-Moto4-Road-Oil-Filter-Kit-HF147-/150881992783?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item232144804f[/url])

Good stuff, same API rating as Castrol Power 1, but alot cheaper.


You get what you pay for in that particular case, but having said that, most oils are good enough if up to an API SG standard and changed regularly.

On the other hand, I change oil every 6000 kms, so I don't mind paying 10-20 euros more (per change) for one of the better oils.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: packie on 04 March 2013, 04:23:19 pm
I know it's expensive enough but I rather sticking with the motel 10w40 semi, this always comes down to either price or personal preference so I herby officially remove myself from any bickering that this topic may incur lol 8)

Know what you mean, but I change it 2 or 3 times a year so price is important.

You must do savage mileage if you change 3 times a year.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: wannafazer on 04 March 2013, 06:04:09 pm


not really, about 10,000 but I'll change it for a European trip or a long Scotland trip wether it's due or not. Plus the bikes old now.
Title: Re: What oil ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 05 March 2013, 08:25:17 pm
Yaaay! Oil again!


I bought a tanker load when HG were selling the stuff for £10/4litres.


It's supposed to be Motul semi.


I thought that the Silkolene semi made the engine sound and feel smoother and the gear change smoother too but if it's the right spec, there you go..


Look out for oil/filter deals on t'internet.


(I change about 3 times a year too on 4000 mile intervals.)