Does anyone know which engine oils i can put in my 88 2kr. I wanna do an oil change, but im not sure what to look for. Ive been searching this site and all i can find is MOTUL 5100, which is $60 for 4 litres What other oils can i put in it?
try canola or cod liver oil way cheaper <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s --> let me know how it goes <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s -->
I wouldn't be skimping on oil, in a motor that revs to 16 or 17k. Motul 5100 is a really good semi-synthetic oil, I have used it for 7 years now in my ZX12R and lots of other people I know on big sports bikes all use this oil. For the 2KR - I wouldn't be using anything cheap at all. A good semi-synthetic or fully synthetic oil is a must in small motors with high rpm ceilings. Cheap car oils are designed for low-revving low-stressed motors, a lot of them also have additives that can cause issues with wet clutches. Stick to good motorcycle oil. Its worth the expense in the long run. <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif" alt="" title="Cool" /><!-- s -->
I have been using Penrite SIN Racing 20w60 and it has been keeping the engine well, we raced with a lighter semi synthetic on another engine and it went pop - big ends went. The Penrite SIN racing has proved good, it also is expensive though. However cheaper than a rebuild.
What Gosling said <!-- s:thumbsup: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_thumbs_up.gif" alt=":thumbsup:" title="thumbs up" /><!-- s:thumbsup: --> <!-- s:thumbsup: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_thumbs_up.gif" alt=":thumbsup:" title="thumbs up" /><!-- s:thumbsup: -->
Hi Simon , I didn't know you were on this forum as well ? What bike were you using the Penrite oil in ? I might look at using something like that in the FZR this year......Period 6 250 Production with PCRA. Poor little thing has to lug my fat arse around <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: --> will need all the help it can get I think..... <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif" alt="" title="Cool" /><!-- s -->
