BigBadZX14
Parking Attendant
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posted June 01, 2009 08:32 AM
What Oil to use for ZX14??????
Need to know what I need to take off to change the oil on my 08'ZX14. I know if I need to take off any fairing and or lift the bike up a little to put a pan under to catch the oil. And where the drain plug in. What oil do most of you guys use? Semi-Synthetic or Full Synthetic? Are there any special oil filter wrenches to use, or can you use something else? Thanks for your input.
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epd345
Pro
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posted June 01, 2009 08:38 AM
I use the filter tool from Napa and Napa gold oil filters and I do not have to remove any fairings. I am able to reach in to remove the filter. If your bike is broken in 600+ miles you can switch to sythetic if you like. I went to 1700 with standard oil(two oil changes)and then switched to sythetic. I use Royal Purple M/C 20w50 but what you use and buy is really up to you. Don't forget to change the crush washer on the plug every second oil change.
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zx-twitch
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posted June 01, 2009 08:55 AM
I use amsoil and K&N filters. I love the 14 for its ease of oil change. no need to take any thing off or lift the bike.
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zxbob
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posted June 01, 2009 09:32 AM
"Red Line oil" ~ factory filters !
Bob
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Niner9
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posted June 01, 2009 11:27 AM
amsoil 10/40 full synthetic, K&N filter....
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted June 01, 2009 11:38 AM
whats a tre?
wee
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duncan
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posted June 01, 2009 12:15 PM
RED LINE OIL FOR ME AS WELL
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johnsonzx14
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posted June 01, 2009 02:53 PM
Rotella T syn....... good stuff
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THEMADKAW
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posted June 01, 2009 02:56 PM
motul 300v!!!
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117 in a 30
Novice Class
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posted June 01, 2009 03:42 PM
redline oil purolator pure1 filter
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Rideharder
Zone Head
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posted June 01, 2009 03:53 PM
Features and Benefits
Fully synthetic, high-performance 4-stroke engine oil for motorcycles
Provides optimum protection against engine wear under the most grueling extreme-temperature racing conditions
No slipping of the wet clutch
Extreme temperature and shear protection
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_98-0034_G
Mobil 1 Oil Filter
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smokinZX14
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posted June 01, 2009 04:02 PM
Purolator pure1 filter , Mobil One 10w30 .....Yes car oil !!!! and NO my clutches don't slip ...
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butterthegreat
Expert Class
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posted June 01, 2009 06:19 PM
 Edited By: butterthegreat on 2 Jun 2009 02:20
Shell Rotella T 5w-40 full synthetic....30k using that oil with no problem.
The trick is to make sure you use oil with NO friction modifiers....
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LAB3
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posted June 01, 2009 06:30 PM
quote:
Purolator pure1 filter , Mobil One 10w30 .....Yes car oil !!!! and NO my clutches don't slip ...
Purolator part# please. Is it the 2.5 inch short filter?
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zerotahero
Novice Class
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posted June 01, 2009 06:33 PM
AMSOIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10/40
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zx-twitch
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posted June 01, 2009 08:46 PM
i run amsoil 20/50. it gets really hot here in phoenix
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 01, 2009 09:45 PM
0W-20 Mobil 1 car oil, and whatever filter I find available.
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Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
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bits n pieces...
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SteveWFL
Moderator
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posted June 01, 2009 10:01 PM
Shell Rotella T 5w-40 full synth
MOTUL Synth <---track bike
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AcadianaZX
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posted June 01, 2009 11:24 PM
100% Synthetic Amsoil 10w40. Cooler running, best shear strength stability, holds its viscosity in high temps.
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TooHype
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posted June 01, 2009 11:55 PM
quote:
Purolator pure1 filter , Mobil One 10w30 .....Yes car oil !!!! and NO my clutches don't slip ...
+1
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Go Hard or Go Home !!....2007 Diablo Black ZX-14, BMC Race Filter, Brock's Alien Head, Brock's Radial Mount Strap, PClll with Custom Map, Flies removed, Muzzy fan, Muzzy lowering links, Muzzy Fender Eliminator, 16/41, Speedohealer, Stretched 6", Lowered 3" IN GOD I TRUST !......If You’re a Hater….KILLYASELF !!
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Douglas Home
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posted June 02, 2009 12:07 AM
cold press extra virgin ........good for cholesterol too!
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TooHype
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posted June 02, 2009 12:10 AM
VASELINE !!
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Go Hard or Go Home !!....2007 Diablo Black ZX-14, BMC Race Filter, Brock's Alien Head, Brock's Radial Mount Strap, PClll with Custom Map, Flies removed, Muzzy fan, Muzzy lowering links, Muzzy Fender Eliminator, 16/41, Speedohealer, Stretched 6", Lowered 3" IN GOD I TRUST !......If You’re a Hater….KILLYASELF !!
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Douglas Home
Zone Head
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posted June 02, 2009 12:15 AM
Toohype ,try strawberry flavoured gell , I use it on my chain and it makes cleaning it a
delicious turn on!
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TooHype
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posted June 02, 2009 12:27 AM
OOOh no I use good ole KY on my chain 
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Go Hard or Go Home !!....2007 Diablo Black ZX-14, BMC Race Filter, Brock's Alien Head, Brock's Radial Mount Strap, PClll with Custom Map, Flies removed, Muzzy fan, Muzzy lowering links, Muzzy Fender Eliminator, 16/41, Speedohealer, Stretched 6", Lowered 3" IN GOD I TRUST !......If You’re a Hater….KILLYASELF !!
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LAB3
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posted June 02, 2009 04:01 AM
quote:
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Purolator pure1 filter , Mobil One 10w30 .....Yes car oil !!!! and NO my clutches don't slip ...
+1
do you know the Purlator Pure 1 part # ? I use the OEM Kaw 2.5 inch filter.
Thanks
Louis
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