What oil do you guys use?

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This topic has probably been asked, and beaten to a pulp but it's 2019 and I'm bringing it back :)

I ordered an OEM oil filter + that $15 tool from yamaha to remove it. Going to do an oil change soon, I was lazy and did not change my ~900 miles I had on the last oil change before putting it away for the winter.

I used Rotella T6. Bike literally is a weekend queen, never goes on long cruises and only gets woken up on short burts. I like Rotella t6 and it's about ~$20 for 5 quarts. Any reason to change the oil brand?
 
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Yes, oil threads are usually.....Sort of like religious or political discussions.
I can tell you what my experience is with engines but I have no standard scientific data that I can share to prove any oil is better than another. Oil companies have their marketing and people will pick up a banner and run with it. For that reason oil threads are sort of frowned upon because they can get pretty heated.
I use an additive that helps me guarantee peace of mind. I take a sip of this and then I use Mobile1 full synthetic.
With this post I must also add a disclaimer as I understand there are generations now born without a funny bone. So for those who may be sensitive....:Flip:
Let the oil flinging begin!
On the serious side I've run (SV1000s) for 9 years, This engine runs hotter than the FZ6 and it does well in the desert triple digits pushing it up the mountain twisties
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And check this out! https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/how-snake-oil-got-a-bad-rap/
 
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Any Synthetic 10w40 4T racing oil.

Mobil 1
Castrol

are the 2 I like the best
I am not a fan of the cheapo Rotella blue jug.
 

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Yes, oil threads are usually.....Sort of like religious or political discussions.
I can tell you what my experience is with engines but I have no standard scientific data that I can share to prove any oil is better than another. Oil companies have their marketing and people will pick up a banner and run with it. For that reason oil threads are sort of frowned upon because they can get pretty heated.
I use an additive that helps me guarantee peace of mind. I take a sip of this and then I use Mobile1 full synthetic.
With this post I must also add a disclaimer as I understand there are generations now born without a funny bone. So for those who may be sensitive....:Flip:
Let the oil flinging begin!
On the serious side I've run (SV1000s) for 9 years, This engine runs hotter than the FZ6 and it does well in the desert triple digits pushing it up the mountain twisties
Theatre-Bizarre-Snake-Oil-Flask-OUT-OF-STOCK-FLWTBSO_image1__25696.1490638393.1280.1280.jpg


OK, I am a little confused - is the sip of the additive for you or the SV? I always used Mobil 1 in my cars and have no complaints, so the FZ6 gets the same.
BTW, I was born with a funny bone. Blah
 

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Are you saying straight Mobil 1 that you put into your car? I didn't think that was compatible with a wet clutch.
 

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Any Synthetic 10w40 4T racing oil.

Mobil 1
Castrol

are the 2 I like the best
I am not a fan of the cheapo Rotella blue jug.

Why do you not like the Rotella jug? T6 is their good synthetic stuff, they do make less expensive flavors
 

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Are you saying straight Mobil 1 that you put into your car? I didn't think that was compatible with a wet clutch.

Kenh says he uses Mobile1 in his car but I bet he uses mc specific Mobile 1 in the bike.. :)
 

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Why do you not like the Rotella jug? T6 is their good synthetic stuff, they do make less expensive flavors

I can't believe I clicked into an oil thread...

Yes, I use T6 in all of my motorcycles and my diesel tractor. All machines are happy with it. T6 contains 1200 ppm of ZDDP, which is good for motorcycle engines.
 

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I don't know enough to say any oil is better than another. I can say what seems to work for me. I can quote advertising and marketing all day long but that doesn't mean I actually know the quality of a product. Unfortunately one truth that I think I know is that a lot of what we believe is fact, is marketing and paid for test results. My motor has worked well for 9 years. I've known people who use Rotella for years without any failure. :rockon:

Also.... I never think of what oil I'm using when I'm whippin it in a turn.....:thumbup:
 

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Kenh says he uses Mobile1 in his car but I bet he uses mc specific Mobile 1 in the bike.. :)

Yes, thank you Cliff, Mobil 1-4T and might I say Damn that stuff is expensive! Which reminds me I need to order another case for this year....

Anyway, you should use whichever oil you fell comfortable with, we won't judge you too harshly. :rockon:
 

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Being a European automotive repair technician, I would recommend Liqui-Moly. The shop I work for uses it in BMWs, MINIs, Mercedes, Porsche, etc. They have a line of motorcycle specific oil, and in several weights too. It exceeds all the requirements for the factory oil it replaces. I would also like to recommend MANN filters. They are OEM for most European automobiles, and make a filter that fits the FZ6 as well.
 
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I think the Rotella T6 will protect the motor just fine. I noticed though that shifting gears was much easier using Mobil 1 4T. It was an aha moment. I never was tempted to switch back
 

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I think the Rotella T6 will protect the motor just fine. I noticed though that shifting gears was much easier using Mobil 1 4T. It was an aha moment. I never was tempted to switch back

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I like better shifting. Maybe I will give it a shot. Going to cost double what Rotella costs.
 

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I like better shifting. Maybe I will give it a shot. Going to cost double what Rotella costs.

I noticed it most with downshift when coming to a stop. I do one oil change per season and I don't mind paying a little extra. It is worth a try if you are on the fence.
 

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You guys are going to get mad - I spent $60 on 4 Liters of 10w-40 Motul 300v racing motor oil. I want to give it a shot. Read great things. I understand it is for racing/track which I do not do but I also don't plan on going over 3K miles this summer. If I do, I'll change it.
 

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You guys are going to get mad - I spent $60 on 4 Liters of 10w-40 Motul 300v racing motor oil. I want to give it a shot. Read great things. I understand it is for racing/track which I do not do but I also don't plan on going over 3K miles this summer. If I do, I'll change it.

I'm not mad, I use Motul 5100 semi synthetic and am very happy with it.

Like you, I change it once a year with under 3,000 miles yearly..


Don't ask about oil filters....

 
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