regular oil vs. synthetic oil - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

nagant · 05-09-2007, 09:50 PM

I have an '06 c-50 with about 4100 miles on her-I've always had my local Suzuki stealer (oops!..I mean dealer), service ,and change the oil. Question is, is the synthetic oil better for the bike vs. regular oil..Damn, I just want what's best for my baby!!

blackie1491 · 05-09-2007, 09:59 PM

Use the search function, there are lots of threads on the subject and lots of opinions.

GregR1 · 05-09-2007, 10:20 PM

search for diesel oil and you'll find some good discussion too (i think)

SNAFU · 05-09-2007, 10:34 PM

When I type "oil" in the search I get.
1. Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

**Clint** · 05-09-2007, 11:20 PM

Try "synthetic".

BudTheGrey · 05-10-2007, 07:04 PM

Cliff notes -- Synthetic works well, as does oil designed for "heavy" engine, such as Shell's Rotella. I've been running synthetic in my C50 since the second oil change.

GregR1 · 05-10-2007, 07:11 PM

i'm using diesel oil in my car as of today, and going to change the bike's oil to shell rotella (also a diesel oil) in the next few days.

Dave Nadeau · 05-10-2007, 07:49 PM

I just use Castol 20-40....used it on all my bikes for years. On my air cooled Norton and Triumphs I used 20-50 with no problems...except for the leaks.

BudTheGrey · 05-11-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Nadeau

On my air cooled Norton and Triumphs I used 20-50 with no problems...except for the leaks.

That wasn't oil they were leaking, it was prestige..

Cimco · 05-18-2007, 12:38 PM

^^^^^^
Teeheehee

What would be a good brand synthetic to use?

Mobil 1 has all the wrong API\Environmental blah...blah...blah on the bottle.

GregR1 · 05-18-2007, 12:45 PM

shell rotella but it's a diesel oil

i currently have mixed opinions on using diesel oil in the bike and car. in both cases, the power seems 'freer' and more 'snappy', but the drivetrain noise is also up.

Cimco · 05-18-2007, 05:44 PM

Used it in my truck a few times...

I believe Rotella is used in the diesels because of it's ability to withstand the heat produced by the turbocharger and the internal emmisions of a diesel.

Diesel engines turn new oil black almost immediately...

Been using Chevron Delo 400 mostly...it's cheap these days.

Thanx!

jim

Easy Rider · 05-18-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cimco

What would be a good brand synthetic to use?

Mobil 1 has all the wrong API\Environmental blah...blah...blah on the bottle.

Any brand, as long as it is specifically designed for motorcycle use.
I've been using Golden Spectro.....only because that's what my dealer stocks.

The requirements listed in the manual are MINIMUM API ratings. Likely that those listed on Mobil 1 exceed the recommendations, except that (many) cage oils tend to mess up wet clutches. There is, however, a variety of Mobil 1 made specifically for bikes.

**Clint** · 05-18-2007, 10:42 PM

Mobil 1 10-30 and heavier is fine. You don't want to use 5-30 with the 'energy conserving' label. I use 15-50 with great shifting results.

GregR1 · 05-18-2007, 10:48 PM

i think the shell rotella T that i have is 15-40.

Cimco · 05-19-2007, 03:52 AM

Put 3.7 quarts of Rotella T in the bike...

Shifting is way better!
The transmission sounds different too.

Mobil 1 brand is great oil.
I'm having a tough time finding the Mobil "SJ API" specific oil here for some odd reason...

Kind of liking the Shell Rotella 15\40W tho...it is very plentiful here in ranch country.

hammersfan · 05-22-2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagant

I have an '06 c-50 with about 4100 miles on her-I've always had my local Suzuki stealer (oops!..I mean dealer), service ,and change the oil. Question is, is the synthetic oil better for the bike vs. regular oil..Damn, I just want what's best for my baby!!

A definite yes.

bodie27 · 05-26-2007, 06:03 AM

A friend of mine told me running synth in the c50 can be harder on the clutch?

Easy Rider · 05-26-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodie27

A friend of mine told me running synth in the c50 can be harder on the clutch?

A friend of mine told me that you shouldn't listen to advise from friends!

The wrong kind of syn. oil might make the clutch slip......but then the wrong kind of dino oil will do that too.

captjaneway3 · 09-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Rotella T 5W-40?

05-09-2007, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
nagant Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50, silver and grey Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 22	regular oil vs. synthetic oil I have an '06 c-50 with about 4100 miles on her-I've always had my local Suzuki stealer (oops!..I mean dealer), service ,and change the oil. Question is, is the synthetic oil better for the bike vs. regular oil..Damn, I just want what's best for my baby!!

05-09-2007, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	When I type "oil" in the search I get. 1. Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms. __________________

05-10-2007, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
BudTheGrey Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50 LE Location: Keeseville NY Posts: 486	Cliff notes -- Synthetic works well, as does oil designed for "heavy" engine, such as Shell's Rotella. I've been running synthetic in my C50 since the second oil change. __________________ If you can't stand behind our folks in the military, feel free to stand in front of them

05-10-2007, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	I just use Castol 20-40....used it on all my bikes for years. On my air cooled Norton and Triumphs I used 20-50 with no problems...except for the leaks. __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

05-18-2007, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cimco Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50T Location: Roseville CA Posts: 408	^^^^^^ Teeheehee What would be a good brand synthetic to use? Mobil 1 has all the wrong API\Environmental blah...blah...blah on the bottle. __________________ Older maybe not wiser...

05-09-2007, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Use the search function, there are lots of threads on the subject and lots of opinions.

05-09-2007, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	search for diesel oil and you'll find some good discussion too (i think)

05-10-2007, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	i'm using diesel oil in my car as of today, and going to change the bike's oil to shell rotella (also a diesel oil) in the next few days.

05-18-2007, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	shell rotella but it's a diesel oil i currently have mixed opinions on using diesel oil in the bike and car. in both cases, the power seems 'freer' and more 'snappy', but the drivetrain noise is also up.

05-18-2007, 05:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cimco Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50T Location: Roseville CA Posts: 408	I'll try Rotella Used it in my truck a few times... I believe Rotella is used in the diesels because of it's ability to withstand the heat produced by the turbocharger and the internal emmisions of a diesel. Diesel engines turn new oil black almost immediately... Been using Chevron Delo 400 mostly...it's cheap these days. Thanx! jim __________________ Older maybe not wiser...

05-18-2007, 10:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	i think the shell rotella T that i have is 15-40.

05-19-2007, 03:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cimco Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50T Location: Roseville CA Posts: 408	Put 3.7 quarts of Rotella T in the bike... Shifting is way better! The transmission sounds different too. Mobil 1 brand is great oil. I'm having a tough time finding the Mobil "SJ API" specific oil here for some odd reason... Kind of liking the Shell Rotella 15\40W tho...it is very plentiful here in ranch country. __________________ Older maybe not wiser...

05-26-2007, 06:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
bodie27 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Australian Posts: 295	A friend of mine told me running synth in the c50 can be harder on the clutch? __________________ Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full

09-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
captjaneway3 In Training Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Black Location: Forestville, MD Posts: 137	Rotella T 5W-40? __________________ 2007 Boulevard C50 Black

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