the best engine oil to use

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tudge-2009
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the best engine oil to use

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hi what is the best oil to use in my vfr 400 nc30 ? 8-)
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10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.
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abrmoto wrote:10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.
Another +1 for Motul
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Post by Spike16 »

I use 10/40 fully synthetic castrol on my road bike as iv never had a problem with the clutch slipping but with the race bike decided not to risk it as I dont know what its on atm so 10/40 part synthetic castrol

I change oil and filter at least every 6 months. or before every race meeting
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i run castrol activo semi synth. today I had to top up and only had synthetic available. hope it doesn't slip :)
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Neosophist wrote:
abrmoto wrote:10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.
Another +1 for Motul
..and me.
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