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Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by LexLuthor, Aug 25, 2015.

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  1. LexLuthor

    LexLuthor Well-Known Member

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    Happy Halloween everyone haha

    coming from a car background mechanically was wanting to know if its normal for the red oil pressure light to be on when the power is on but the motor is not. On my bike when i turn the power on the light is on but once i switch the motor in it turns off. I know in cars an oil light appearing means is usually too late and shouldnt get to that point. Wondering if this applies to bikes or at least our old ones?

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    You normally would have 2 lights on when key is on...green neutral light and red oil light. When you start engine the oil light (red )
    should extinguish straight away, if it doesn't....you have a problem.
     
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    Awesome cheers phil. Just slowly fixing a few problems the bike has but glad thats not one of them. What intervals do you usually change your oil by the way?

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    Most service manuals state every 6000k's, however some do the oil change sooner depending on what sort of riding you have done.
     
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    if you smash it change it often, i do it every 2-3 thousand.
     
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    Hey all how are we all? I was going through some of the threads regarding oils and wanted to know if there is a definite cheaper option for 10W 40 (thats what the zxr uses right?) oil for our bikes we can buy? Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Motul or Bel Ray (what i used last time) oils. Any good experiences with the alternatives that you would recommend?

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    Have been using the Castrol Active 4T in all my bikes for years and have not had any trouble. Around $35 for 4Lt at Repco stores.
     
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    The castrol seems reasonably priced. Is the Penrite in the same price range?
     
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    Been awhile since I bought it but I think it was around that
     
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    Sweet. Just so I know if i go the Penrite it must have the "MC" in the name right? (i.e. MC 10W-40?) so I dont accidentally get car oil
     
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    And is it Full Synthetic or 100% PAO ESTER for a ZXR?
     
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    It was fine for a ZXR? it's just a fully synthetic 10W-40 oil right?
     
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    It was fine for a ZXR? it's just a fully synthetic 10W-40 oil right?
     
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    No, 4T is a semi synthetic. Make sure the oil has the JASO MA rating for wet clutches.
     
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    Fair enough mate. Thanks for the help. Do you guys prefer semi synthetic oils in the zxr over fully synthetic?

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    I use semi mainly due to cost
     
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