10-30-2020, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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What oil for brand new TT250?
Oil for TT250? I run Amsoil 10w40 in my Ninja 636 which is synthetic.
Emailed CSC about using Amsoil and they said not to use synthetic for atleast 2500 miles - go with conventional. What oil are you all using? Take in mind it is winter here in NY, 38 degrees this morning. Bike is being delivered tuesday!! |
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10-30-2020, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't hesitate to use the same oil you use in the Ninja.
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10-31-2020, 02:45 AM | #3 |
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What do you use?
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10-31-2020, 03:53 AM | #4 |
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A lot of people use the non-synthetic Rotella oil, that's what I'd use.
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10-31-2020, 09:48 AM | #6 |
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Back in the old days (pre 2000ish) many automobile engine rebuilders recomended SAE
30wt non detergent oils for break in. It tended to let the rings seat and not wash the prelube off the bearings and such as fast. It's hard to buy these days (walmart still carries it super cheap). Newer modern engines use better machining equipment and ring materials that seat easier and using better oils doesn't seem to effect break in. So I suppose it comes down how well these little engines are machined and the ring materials used. Just giving food for thought. Oil is like the politics and religion of the engine world... A slippery subject. Lol
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11-01-2020, 10:44 PM | #8 |
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I don't buy the "no synthetic during break-in" for modern engines, either. At least not most modern engines. These engines aren't all that modern, though. Not compared to say a new Honda or Yamaha, anyway. The Honda and Yamaha will have hydraulic lifters, roller cams, and small oil passages all throughout the block and head to lubricate the bearings and such.
This engine basically splash lubricates the bottom end with a primitive oiling system that dumps oil over the flat tappet valvetrain. It doesn't even have a proper oil filter. There are no really small passages for the oil to pass through. This is a bit of a blessing, as you can use heavier cheaper conventional oils even in low temperatures. If it's *really* cold, and by really cold I mean cold, you could consider using a 10w-40. Otherwise, 15w-40 conventional will see you off well in just about every situation. Rotella is the benchmark. You could choose Delo. Pick your poison. There is now a 15w-40 Rotella synthetic on the market. I ran it in my Yamaha this fall in cooler temps across New England and I was very pleased. |
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