3nickles Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I am approaching the first oil change service at 600 miles. I do all my own maintenance on the vehicles I own and intend to do the same with my FZ. Forgive me if this is the wrong forum but I couldn't find another oil change thread. So I'd like to switch to synthetic was wondering what oil viscosity/brand is recommended? I have a jug of 15w-50 Mobil 1 leftover from when I owned a Yamaha V-Star Custom 650. Will that work in our FZ's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfredyb Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I use castrol 10w-40 full synthetic motorcycle oil. Good deal from Amazon, I also used Royal Purple but didn't notice a difference in the two. I buy a box of 6 and it's good enough for 2 oil changes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MISDH4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There have been a number of tests done on synthetic oils and the results always seem to be different so it's hard to say which oil is best. According to this Amsoil is the best. Here is a chart you can look at so you can decide from that yourself if you want to. I went with Motul 4T 7100 10W40 (full syn.) myself since Yamaha had it on their showroom floor for $30 a gal. It works good in my bike so far, no complaints. http://www.chrisautoservice.info/best-synthetic-motorcycle-oil-reviews.html <<< *(Independent Amsoil dealer) Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdifabrizio Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I just changed mine with royal purple max cycle 20w-50. The gear box feels great. Once the throttle is cracked on, it is rolled on evenly, smoothly, and consistently throughout the remainder of the turn. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1738084489772201/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted June 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 21, 2016 15W-50 will work fine. Maybe better in the summer. Whatever brand you use, use. Just change the oil and filter on time. It will have a bigger impact than brand. I personally go with Mobil 1 when given a choice. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboobusfz07 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Key thing is that it's rated for a wet clutch. Wrong oil and the clutch will slip really bad. Potentially ruining it. JASO-MA is the rating you wanna see on the bottle. Friction modifiers are great for cars. Terrible for a wet clutch. Try for a sportbike specific clutch safe oil. Oil weight depends on temp ranges. There's a guide in the manual. Mobil 1 4t 10/40w is what I use and it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnesbit Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just changed mine last week. I went with Metric 10-40 from Amsoil. I have put 200 miles on it since the oil change and it seems to run smoother and shift smoother. I have always used Amsoil in my bikes, 4 wheelers, boats, jet-skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 22, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 22, 2016 There is a master-list of how to writeups in the fz07 garage subforum http://fz07.org/thread/485/master-list-fz-07-guides ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuryn Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I used Mobil Racing 4T because that was readily in stock in my area. Takes 3 quarts to fill up, manual say just under 3 but I used them all and had no overflow, still scratching my head on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I used Mobil Racing 4T because that was readily in stock in my area. Takes 3 quarts to fill up, manual say just under 3 but I used them all and had no overflow, still scratching my head on that one.Take it by that you mean the level came to the right place on the sight glass with the bike vertical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornery Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Shell Rotella T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 Motor Oil, less than $20 at your local Walmart, JASO DH-2, M Approved “The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.” — Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted June 22, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 22, 2016 Any quality synthetic MOTORCYCLE oil (for correct additives) will not do you wrong. Just use the correct weight. Someone will swear by any brand... doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azuryn Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I used Mobil Racing 4T because that was readily in stock in my area. Takes 3 quarts to fill up, manual say just under 3 but I used them all and had no overflow, still scratching my head on that one.Take it by that you mean the level came to the right place on the sight glass with the bike vertical?Yup, when I initially did it with the amount in the manual it was still a bit under the fill mark on the glass, but just managed to reach when I poured the rest of the oil, maybe Mobil shortchanged me some oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenchickendinner Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 my local motorcycle store ran out of yamalube 5w40 so I decided to get a gallon of yamalube non synthetic 20w50...has anyone had experience with this type of oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenchickendinner Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I just changed mine with royal purple max cycle 20w-50. The gear box feels great.I just purchased a gallon of yamalube 20w-50, im about to do my 2nd oil change at 3k miles...hope my gear box likes it. :fingercross: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 my local motorcycle store ran out of yamalube 5w40 so I decided to get a gallon of yamalube non synthetic 20w50...has anyone had experience with this type of oil?I haven't but according to the chart that hobbs put up, if your outside temperature isn't consistently getting over about 105 degrees that may be too thick an oil to be using. Can't say that it 'would' hurt anything but I don't believe it would be recommended. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 That's pretty thick stuff... depending on climate. I'd rather see 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50. Last oil change I did a mix of Mobil 1 5W-40 and 15W-50. 15W-50 is pushing it and non-synthetic oils generally have worse cold-flow capability (most wear does occur on start up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenchickendinner Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 my local motorcycle store ran out of yamalube 5w40 so I decided to get a gallon of yamalube non synthetic 20w50...has anyone had experience with this type of oil?I haven't but according to the chart that hobbs put up, if your outside temperature isn't consistently getting over about 105 degrees that may be too thick an oil to be using. Can't say that it 'would' hurt anything but I don't believe it would be recommended.It's been averaging mid 80s to 90s. I'm contemplating of returning it and getting 15W-50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted June 23, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 23, 2016 I don't think I'd use 20W-50 unless I lived in Saudi Arabia. That is one thick oil weight. Inbetwen 10W-40 and 15W-50, that covers the entire temp range for most regular vehicles not operated in extreme climates. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Really, 10W40 is fine. Just change the oil at specified intervals. It's not R.S. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3nickles Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 My Mobil 1 15W-50 container says " API SM,SL/CF" I don't see JASO anywhere on the label. Is it still safe to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdifabrizio Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I just changed mine with royal purple max cycle 20w-50. The gear box feels great.I just purchased a gallon of yamalube 20w-50, im about to do my 2nd oil change at 3k miles...hope my gear box likes it. :fingercross: It's night and day. Once the throttle is cracked on, it is rolled on evenly, smoothly, and consistently throughout the remainder of the turn. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1738084489772201/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted June 24, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2016 My Mobil 1 15W-50 container says " API SM,SL/CF" I don't see JASO anywhere on the label. Is it still safe to use? The Mobil 1 4T 10W40 is JASO rated. That is what I have been using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted June 24, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 24, 2016 Motorcycle oils are required to avoid issues with our wet-clutches. Nothing more in most instances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 My Mobil 1 15W-50 container says " API SM,SL/CF" I don't see JASO anywhere on the label. Is it still safe to use? 15W-50 has no EC modifiers, so its fine… just no JASO rating. I used it in my dirt bike and a 50/50 mix (w/ Mobil 1 5W-40 T&S) in my FZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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