28-12-12, 10:42 AM
(27-12-12, 10:15 PM)Major Rant link Wrote: There is no such thing as "Motorcycle oil" - just "oil that is marketed to motorcyclists".
I've never seen any evidence that oil with a picture of a bike on the can is any better for bikes than regular oil.
If anyone has any such evidence ... lets all see it now! :evil
I use any oil that meets the SL or CF spec and doesn't contain "friction reducing agents".
I change it twice as often as Mr Yamaha suggests (miles)
I don't worry about 'time in engine' as long as its been heated up every month or so to kill the bugs.
(Yes ... Bacteria live in oil! - they prefer cold damp oil.)
Wilko's, Tesco's or Asda's finest 10/40 semi synth is just fine.
Major... can you confirm that the highstreet brands you mention above are suitable for API or and JASO spec?
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