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Old 02-28-2007, 09:14 PM
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Got a 1998 zx-6r, just got it. need to know what type of oil to put in 10w30 or better, who has the best filter? Also I need a RH Handlebar clip on been looking on-line $ 64.00 is the avg. Can someone help me out?
 
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Old 02-28-2007, 09:23 PM
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Welcome to KF. I use a KN but the frams are good too. Just make sure you use motorcycle oil not automobile oil. Good luck!
 
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Old 02-28-2007, 11:00 PM
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depending on weather, your riding, etc... adjust the oil weight from there.might even consider a full synthetic for your bike. and yes, make sure its specifically for bikes and not just some penzoil 1030 thats formulated for a car. k&n hasgood stuff. dont matter as long as its clean. ive used fram k and n and there was another brans but iforget the name.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 01:21 AM
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K & N filters are good. So is the OEM.

BTW, I've been running Mobil 1 15w-50 full syn CAR oil in my '01 ZRX for 55k of the 59k it has on it without a problem.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 01:26 AM
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welcome to KF
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 01:58 AM
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We use K&N and full synthetic..Repsol. ....and W E L C O M E ! ! !
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 07:50 AM
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I used the castrol 20/50wt dino oil with a plus 70 degree ambient temp in my 7 with good results on the track. Stock filter works well also and gets changed every 4 days of running her. (more of a what do I see kind of thing and not a necessity)

Trying the amsoil synthetic 10/40wt and k&n on the 10r right now after the break in was over. No issues with that as we speak either.
 
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Old 03-07-2007, 08:27 AM
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I've always used car oil without any problem.
 
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Old 03-07-2007, 10:22 PM
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On a lot of bikes the engine oil is also the trasmission oil, which is why Motorcycle oil is formulated differently. Still a newbie on the tech stuff so somebody slap me if I'm lyin.
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 06:41 AM
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ORIGINAL: Prom

On a lot of bikes the engine oil is also the trasmission oil, which is why Motorcycle oil is formulated differently. Still a newbie on the tech stuff so somebody slap me if I'm lyin.
You're right; There are certian additives in the MC oil for the wet clutch but I haven't had any problems running Car Oils in my bike. I have used Valvoline Motorcycle oil the first time, then Valvoline Synthetic & Mobil1 on mine and 12,000 mile without any problems with my clutch or motor.
 


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