joolsmi16
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 03:07 PM |
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engine oils
Been looking at some semi synthetic oil for my blackbird engine and would like to know if I need the branded specialist type from my local bike dealer
or will car semi synthetic oil be okay?
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ReMan
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 03:35 PM |
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Word on the street is that you should never use car oil in a bike as it will make the clutch slip...............
Colin
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angus.d
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 03:36 PM |
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Hi
Under no circumstances be tempted to use car engine oil in a bike engine no matter whether it is semi synthetic, fully synthetic, leading brand or
whatever.
Bike oils are specially formulated to cope not only with the high revving engine, but also with the high shearing forces caused by the gears meshing
in the gearbox. Also the bike clutch is normally a wet multiplate type again in contact with the oil.
Car oils dont have to cope with the clutch or gearbox of a car.
I would recommend you find out what grade of bike oil the Blackbird engine uses and then shop around until you get the one that suits your
budget/taste.
Cheers
Angus
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joolsmi16
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 03:41 PM |
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engine oils
Thanks for that, any recommendations for a 10w40 semi synthetic oil?
Cheers
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ReMan
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 03:59 PM |
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Halfords semi synth for bikes is good enough for me and my old Blade, so far.
If you're feeling flush, get to a bike shop and see what they reccomend.
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Coose
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 04:21 PM |
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Unless you're running-in, use a bike-specific synthetic. Good ones include Motul 300V, Rock Oil Synthesis and Castrol R4.
Spin 'er off Well...
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pathfinder
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 09:13 PM |
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Silkolene Comp 4 is an MCN favourite, its fully synthetic and is about £27 for 4L so nice and cheap compared to some of the others!
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greggors84
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| posted on 7/5/07 at 10:15 PM |
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Have a word with Opie Oils, www.opieoils.co.uk I'm sure they do bike oils too and will recommend one for your engine and usage.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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