(25-10-11, 06:02 PM)Skippernick link Wrote:[quote author=mars696 link=topic=666.msg3892#msg3892 date=1319547598]
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Being 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.
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Is that why my gear box is clunky then? Thought it was just a redeeming feature of the bike.
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My info is Yamalube is not Motul, nor made by Motul. It is not possible to get complete specs and origin from what I found out. At the price (at least in my country), Yamalube costs almost as much as Motul, but Motul is the best oil I think.
Motul 7100 is the best IMO.
You could go semi synth with Motul 5100.
Repsol is also fine.
10w40 viscosity for England and northern Europe, 10w50, or 15w50 for hot hot heat.
Car oil without friction modifiers can do, but is not as good as GOOD motorcycle specific oil. Some brands just pack car oils in different bottles, but good companies make motorcycle specific oil. Motul, Repsol, Silkolene, Mobil to name a few.
Oil is not where I try to save money.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.