Is fully synthetic a no go on the klx250 ?
#23
I think you're either confused, or quoted the wrong person. I run Rotella. It's an excellent example of what I was saying, and not a motorcycle specific oil.
Or maybe I'm confused.
Or maybe I'm confused.
#24
It was semantics. I see "motorcycle specific" as an oil with JASO-MA rating, where you meant an oil with "Motorcycle" on the front label as motorcycle specific.
I get what you say and would agree with your comment, Honda GN4 or Valvoline motorcycle oil. The Honda GN4 from Rocky Mountain is around $20/gallon costing significantly more than the Rotella.
I think a lot of auto oil would do fine, but since you never really know if they've altered the additive package or the labeling isn't clear, going with an oil with JASO-MA rating is as close to a guarantee of compatibility as you're going to get.
Last edited by klx678; 11-28-2015 at 11:22 AM.
#25
According to MrDuhFactor on Youtube
He says do not use fully synthetic oil on the KLX250 as the clutch will slip.
Well, i just did an oil change a couple of weeks ago, and for the first time in its life 6k 2009 KLX250sf, i went ahead (before seeing this video) and put synthetic oil in it.. Valvoline 10w40 to be precise.
I'm also about to buy a pumper carb and 351 kit from Bill Blue. The bike has probably only done 100miles max on the synthetic oil. Should i drain it out, asap and put regular 10w 40 in ?
I'm in SW Florida, (if that matters) and its hot all yr round.
He says do not use fully synthetic oil on the KLX250 as the clutch will slip.
Well, i just did an oil change a couple of weeks ago, and for the first time in its life 6k 2009 KLX250sf, i went ahead (before seeing this video) and put synthetic oil in it.. Valvoline 10w40 to be precise.
I'm also about to buy a pumper carb and 351 kit from Bill Blue. The bike has probably only done 100miles max on the synthetic oil. Should i drain it out, asap and put regular 10w 40 in ?
I'm in SW Florida, (if that matters) and its hot all yr round.
#26
Again, Shell Rotella Synthetic T6 diesel oil is JASO-MA and less cost than Mobil1. Good chance it might even be available in Thailand if you look. WalMart carries it in the U.S. along with about any other place that sells car/truck oil.
Last edited by klx678; 11-28-2015 at 09:57 PM.
#27
You gotta love oil threads.. I like to notice whose posts on em - including me! I always give in to the urge to post on em, probably because I need therapy..lol
So, once again, I'll add that I'm currently "down" to 9 motorcycles ranging from open class MX/XC racers to a Harley Ultra Classic - I have always run full synthetic, non "EPA Engergy Conserving" oil in em.. You look for synths made for "High Mileage" autos or Diesel or European auto applications - and I try to always use the best "high tech" molecules - like 0w40. 5w40. etc...
Never had any problems with clutches etc..
P.S. if you don't understand "Mulit Viscosity" oils - 0w40 acts/flows like a 0w oil when cold, 40w oil when hot..Best of both worlds for engine longevity..
So, once again, I'll add that I'm currently "down" to 9 motorcycles ranging from open class MX/XC racers to a Harley Ultra Classic - I have always run full synthetic, non "EPA Engergy Conserving" oil in em.. You look for synths made for "High Mileage" autos or Diesel or European auto applications - and I try to always use the best "high tech" molecules - like 0w40. 5w40. etc...
Never had any problems with clutches etc..
P.S. if you don't understand "Mulit Viscosity" oils - 0w40 acts/flows like a 0w oil when cold, 40w oil when hot..Best of both worlds for engine longevity..
Last edited by Klxster; 11-29-2015 at 05:14 PM.
#28
One of the more pleasant topics would be favorite beers, since it's always fun to test some out.
Been doing an occasional Dos Equis Ambers when eating Mexican, but really liking the apple beers and hard ciders too. Had a good ginger beer too - Crabbie's to be exact.
Any others that would go well with KLX's in the cold months while contemplating oil, tires, politics and religion?
Been doing an occasional Dos Equis Ambers when eating Mexican, but really liking the apple beers and hard ciders too. Had a good ginger beer too - Crabbie's to be exact.
Any others that would go well with KLX's in the cold months while contemplating oil, tires, politics and religion?