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Title: Oil Change
Post by: Lonewolf on January 12, 2011, 10:45:08 PM

Simple one this, I'm going to do an oil change on the bike, should you use semi synthetic or fully synthetic. I have a feeling that if you took it to a dealer they would use semi considering the price, any advice, pro's and cons greatly appreciated.

It used to be the case that using fully synthetic could increase the odds of clutch slip, would that be the case with the GTR?

Title: Re: Oil Change
Post by: Martin#30 on January 13, 2011, 10:12:17 AM

Dealers will definitely use semi, I have had two bikes (both Kwaks) exhibit clutch slip on full synthetic, I would not even chance fully synth in a bike any more.

Martin.

Title: Re: Oil Change
Post by: Lonewolf on January 13, 2011, 11:07:20 AM

Martin, many thanks for that answer.

Title: Re: Oil Change
Post by: Kwikasfuki on January 13, 2011, 11:45:48 AM

I'd be inclined to stick with semi as well. The brand cam make a difference

Title: Re: Oil Change
Post by: Lonewolf on January 13, 2011, 02:16:24 PM

I bought some MOTUL 10w 40 engine oil which the shop recommended and some Castrol GL5 oil for the shaft. I'll do it when I'm off next week for a few days.

Thanks for the info.

Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Lonewolf on January 12, 2011, 10:45:08 PM