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khromalusional · 07-18-2008, 10:26 AM

Hey,

Been doing some searching on recommend oils and fluids for our M50's. So what is everyones thoughts on Redline and Royal Purple products? I sell a lot of it for the Automotive users. Is it something i should put in my M50 for its first oil change. (after 600 mile mark)

Has anyone done a write up on this if so shoot me the link.

Thanks.

(at work so i don't have my manny in front of me)

05HDRAM · 07-18-2008, 02:16 PM

I would wait for some more miles before going to synthetic, but other put it in right away without issues. Both of those brands are popular, just make sure don't use an oil with friction modifiers. I usually use Motorcycle specific oils that are labeled they meet the JASO standards, but last change I tried Rotella Syn. It has been good so far and I know many other riders use it in their bikes.

1badbaker · 07-18-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

I would wait for some more miles before going to synthetic, but other put it in right away without issues. Both of those brands are popular, just make sure don't use an oil with friction modifiers. I usually use Motorcycle specific oils that are labeled they meet the JASO standards, but last change I tried Rotella Syn. It has been good so far and I know many other riders use it in their bikes.

beware of friction modifiers is the big thing. As long as it meets specs, give it a try. I'm also using Rotella Syn with no problems for 7000mi. Judging from an f'ing sticker on the bike when I got it, the previous owner used Bel-Ray.

khromalusional · 07-18-2008, 04:16 PM

Thanks! Will wait a bit. I found a good write up on this forum about synthetics. I sell Valvoline motorcycle 4 stroke and 2 stroke oil at my store. any luck with valvoline?

Trigger1985 · 07-18-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm using the Valvoline oil 4 stroke oil, meets JASO MA and is "specially formulated for wet plate clutch" whatever that me means. I like it, works well as far as I can tell, cheaper than synthetic, don't feel like paying 40 bucks to change my oil, rather spend under 20....

07-18-2008, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
khromalusional Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Pasco, Washington Posts: 15	recommended oil and oil type Hey, Been doing some searching on recommend oils and fluids for our M50's. So what is everyones thoughts on Redline and Royal Purple products? I sell a lot of it for the Automotive users. Is it something i should put in my M50 for its first oil change. (after 600 mile mark) Has anyone done a write up on this if so shoot me the link. Thanks. (at work so i don't have my manny in front of me) Last edited by khromalusional; 07-18-2008 at 01:18 PM.

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05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 502	I would wait for some more miles before going to synthetic, but other put it in right away without issues. Both of those brands are popular, just make sure don't use an oil with friction modifiers. I usually use Motorcycle specific oils that are labeled they meet the JASO standards, but last change I tried Rotella Syn. It has been good so far and I know many other riders use it in their bikes. __________________ 2006 M50 Jardine 2:1, Cobra fi2000, John's Kit forwards, Widow Pegs, ISO Grips, other misc. mods

07-18-2008, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 230	I'm using the Valvoline oil 4 stroke oil, meets JASO MA and is "specially formulated for wet plate clutch" whatever that me means. I like it, works well as far as I can tell, cheaper than synthetic, don't feel like paying 40 bucks to change my oil, rather spend under 20.... __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Silver/Black Suzuki M50, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Bison leather bags, chrome trim on fenders, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, Debaffled with 6 inch Fibrosleeves, drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover Coming soon: Delumped and lowered seat, custom paint, more crosshairs!

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khromalusional Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Pasco, Washington Posts: 15	Thanks! Will wait a bit. I found a good write up on this forum about synthetics. I sell Valvoline motorcycle 4 stroke and 2 stroke oil at my store. any luck with valvoline?

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