Hi, its time for an oil+filter change on my xtx and im just wondering which oil most people use in they,re bikes? cheers:T

I use Motul 5100 - exactly same as Yamalube stuff at the dealers.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-915-motu...ese-ester.aspx

I use Fuchs 10/40. Same as Silkolene exept mines in a 800 litre tank at work. lol.

I do a oil at 3000 miles and oil and filter at 6000 by the way.

I use yamalube 10W40. Didn't know what oil to use.

If you are not sure why not try Opie recommendations on line - enter the type of riding you do and you will get a good choice - Watch out for their free delivery promotions - makes buying from them well worth while IMO.

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Thanks for the replies, seems quite a few different brands are being used. I,ve always used car oils (non fully synthetic) in all my bikes in the past, never had a problem with it, so might try the same with the XT.

I take a guess that might be his point 'that old truck oil would work and chip pan fat too.
You really have to question if all these different grades of oils and reputations are actually credible.
I bought some oil for the car the other day and was overwhelmed by the choice. Slightly worried though I bought the cheapest stuff.

Whilst there are differences in motorcycle engines and those of cars the oils are broadly the same.

Demonstrated by having the same specification and grading systems.

The shear forces in gearboxes exist but the m/c oils are not rated as EP. If they are, the data sheets consistently fail to mention it.

Interestingly, a number of cars I've owned specify standard engine oil as gearbox lubricant.

The issue of additives affecting clutch operstion I can only say I have never experienced it having used standard car oil in many different wet clutch m/c engines for over 25 years.

Either way, it's down to the individual.

My advice would be to make sure the oil meets the specified API rating and is changed regularly (and filters).

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Brighton, UK

Yes fair point Simon. I would only add that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have their own standard for oils called JASO, see here http://www.top1oil.com/new-jaso-4t-m...-standard.html.

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