Nick2k
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posted May 17, 2010 11:45 AM
Is it time to switch to synth?
My '08 Zx-14 has just turned over 1,800 miles and I'm ready to change the oil (3rd change in it's life).
Question is: Should I switch to synthetic at this time?
Opening the motor oil can of worms....but welcoming any opinions!
  
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gilberjj
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posted May 17, 2010 11:48 AM
 Edited By: gilberjj on 17 May 2010 19:48
Yes, I did at 1200 miles. The bike comes with syn from the factory.
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kawasakijockey
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posted May 17, 2010 11:48 AM
You can safely switch now.
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Nick2k
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posted May 17, 2010 12:04 PM
Sounds good...now deciding which oil is the hard part:
Mobil-1 MXT4
or
Shell Rotella T 5W-40 full synth
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kawasakijockey
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posted May 17, 2010 12:11 PM
I run Rotella T syn but I drag my bike too. If it was strictly a street bike I would be running the 15w-50 Mobil syn. Just opinions...
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SteveWFL
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posted May 17, 2010 12:17 PM
Rotella T6 Synth now carries the motorcycle "JASO" and "MA" ratings. Found at any walmart.
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WARBIRD
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posted May 17, 2010 04:02 PM
quote:
Sounds good...now deciding which oil is the hard part:
Mobil-1 MXT4
or
Shell Rotella T 5W-40 full synth
OR Amsoil 10-40 OR Amsoil 20-50 depending on your circumstances.........
Motul????
Lot's of good products out there............... 
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LAB3
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posted May 17, 2010 04:04 PM
Both are good oil. I am trying Amsoil 10W40 motorcycle full syn.
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smokinZX14
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posted May 17, 2010 04:09 PM
100 miles 10w30 mobil one ...
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bad ass 14
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posted May 17, 2010 04:31 PM
No problems with mine just running the factory Kawi oil with factory filter. I'm wondering if I should switch mine to synthetic also.
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epd345
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posted May 17, 2010 04:41 PM
I switched over to Full synth at about 1800 myself. I started with 20W50 Royal Purple MC synth and now run 10w40 Amsoil MC Synth, CCT still rattles with both at start up.
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Nick2k
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posted May 17, 2010 06:18 PM
I picked up some of the Rotella T6 tonight at WalMart...I'm ready to do my first oil change. (previous owner did the last two).
Wish me luck. Only thing I'm missing is the crush washer...anybody know what size so I don't have to run to the dealership?
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zx-14lvr
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posted May 17, 2010 07:20 PM
full synthetic all the way!! it pays off in the long run trust me
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KawaBonzai
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posted May 17, 2010 11:12 PM
People running Mobile 1 ... is that the mobile One synthetic for cars or bikes?
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LAB3
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posted May 18, 2010 02:25 AM
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People running Mobile 1 ... is that the mobile One synthetic for cars or bikes?
I used the motorcycle 4T 10W40. Friend who does not Drag Race has used car Mobil 1
10W40 and has 26,000 miles. he uses car filters too. I still use OEM filters, extended warranty.
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68gts2
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posted May 18, 2010 05:40 AM
Louis why the synthetic you know as soon as it gets brown its outa there. You will never get your moneys worth as often as your gonna change it. Bad part is I am as anal as you and still run dyno oil with Lucas oil additive. Kawi oil and filter,extended warranty too,and the Lucas makes for a 40 buck oil change doing it myself. : p
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68gts2
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posted May 18, 2010 05:45 AM
Louis why the synthetic you know as soon as it gets brown its outa there. You will never get your moneys worth as often as your gonna change it. Bad part is I am as anal as you and still run dyno oil with Lucas oil additive. Kawi oil and filter,extended warranty too,and the Lucas makes for a 40 buck oil change doing it myself. : p
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LAB3
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posted May 18, 2010 05:50 AM
Hey Peyton.......... can't help myself. Are you double posting today?? :-)
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68gts2
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posted May 18, 2010 06:17 AM
I think my crackberry is having issues,like over use. Ha ha.may be time for a new trac-ball.
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68gts2
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posted May 18, 2010 06:19 AM
I think my crackberry is having issues,like over use. Ha ha.may be time for a new trac-ball.
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smokinZX14
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posted May 18, 2010 08:17 AM
quote:
People running Mobile 1 ... is that the mobile One synthetic for cars or bikes?
Car
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CajunBoyz
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posted May 18, 2010 08:21 AM
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I picked up some of the Rotella T6 tonight at WalMart...I'm ready to do my first oil change. (previous owner did the last two).
Wish me luck. Only thing I'm missing is the crush washer...anybody know what size so I don't have to run to the dealership?
Keep us updated how everything goes with the Rotella T6. I heard quite a few usning it..
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zx-14lvr
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posted May 18, 2010 01:26 PM
i run the motorcycle mobil 1 20/50 with oem honda filter
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SLVR_BLT
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posted May 18, 2010 03:16 PM
Edited By: SLVR_BLT on 18 May 2010 23:19
quote:
I picked up some of the Rotella T6 tonight at WalMart...I'm ready to do my first oil change. (previous owner did the last two).
Wish me luck. Only thing I'm missing is the crush washer...anybody know what size so I don't have to run to the dealership?
You can use a Nissan one or any crush washer with the 12mm hole in the middle. Its preferable to use a aluminum or copper washers instead of that paper or cork ones. Now would be a fab time to switch out to a magnetic drain plug instead of the stock one. It will collect all sorts of ferrous metals between oil changes.
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Nick2k
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posted May 18, 2010 06:22 PM
The drain plug is a great idea...don't suppose you have a parts interchange number?
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