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Old 05-04-2005, 10:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Synthetic oil for used bike....OK?

is it ok to switch from conventional to synthetic in a used bike? or must you always use whatever the engine was broken in with?

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Old 05-05-2005, 09:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I've never had a problem doing that. If you search this forum you'll find several threads discussing this very thing.
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Old 05-05-2005, 09:40 AM   #3 (permalink)
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How many miles on it?

If at least 3,000, it should be no problem. I switched @ 7,000 miles, the bike was happier.

I think you really shouldn't break-in a bike on synthetic, it just takes too long.

99% of the time you break it in using conventional oils, due to the frequent oil changes. It needs to wear a little for break-in to happen.

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Synthetic is better...but like bat4255 said...after a few thousand miles.
Your bike will ride so much smoother.
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Agreed with all the above. I'd consider sticking to mineral oil in a bike over, say, 30,000 miles since it might be inclined to burn the thinner synthetic.

Do it, but be aware that certain bikes have clutches that slip when using regular automotive synthetic. It's rare, though, and I use Mobil 1 15-50 in my Bandit 1200 with no problems.
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Switch it over to Mobil 1 MX4T. It'll be fine.

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Who are you talking to? Most agree that MX4T is overpriced and unnecessary.
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i have read that its okay to switch to synthetic when you get the first service. does it really matter. and i hear about mobil and castrol, but has anyone used or know someone that has used royal purple
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Depends completely upon your opinion of when break-in is complete and when your first service is scheduled. That varies widely. I went a few thousand to be sure.
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Who are you talking to? Most agree that MX4T is overpriced and unnecessary.

I was talking to japgen. I can't afford it, but it's a good synthetic!
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