Motul 5100 10W30
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imo... 10w50 is a bit thick then again, the cibbie's engines are 20years+ old and might benefit from a bit thicker oil.
10w40 is what is recommend for in aussie conditions.
10w30 will be fine.... use it now in the cooler months and by the time summer hits, it'll be time for another change, and this time buy the one you need.
10w40 is what is recommend for in aussie conditions.
10w30 will be fine.... use it now in the cooler months and by the time summer hits, it'll be time for another change, and this time buy the one you need.
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·There is a motor bike on the front, so it must be the correct oil.
Like others have said, your fine.
Like others have said, your fine.
I went to buy some Motul 5100 10W50 one day and then the Honda shop said they don't make 10W40 any more so he wanted to sell me 10W50 and tried to rip me by selling it for $80 but I told him I want it cheaper so he did it for $50.
Is it true that 10W40 is not made anymore because it seems kind of strange...
Is it true that 10W40 is not made anymore because it seems kind of strange...
Damn I hate when assholes tell me shit that's not true, I knew they were wankers.
From that same shop I wanted to buy a throttle sleeve thing, that thing you twist to accelerate, so he looks it up on the computer and says it costs $22.50 and I accepted it and said order it, then he said it might be on back order so then I told him to ring me first before ordering it. 6 weeks passed by then I had got my sleeve from another shop and an invoice arrived in the mail for $22.50... I didn't even get a call in that time about it arriving, something that never should have been ordered anyway.
Unfortunately my dad paid for it wrecking my plan of not paying for it.
From that same shop I wanted to buy a throttle sleeve thing, that thing you twist to accelerate, so he looks it up on the computer and says it costs $22.50 and I accepted it and said order it, then he said it might be on back order so then I told him to ring me first before ordering it. 6 weeks passed by then I had got my sleeve from another shop and an invoice arrived in the mail for $22.50... I didn't even get a call in that time about it arriving, something that never should have been ordered anyway.
Unfortunately my dad paid for it wrecking my plan of not paying for it.
I'd recommend against using 10W-50 as the thin 10 weight base oil needs a lot of friction modifiers to meet the standards of a 50 weight oil when at operating temp. 10 or 15W-40 would be fine, and 10W-30 should also work well. It may provide slightly less protection when being used in higher temperatures, but provided you aren't doing a trackday in 40'C heat then I wouldn't see a problem.
Also, if you change your oil regularly (every 5,000km or 12 months) along with the filter every change or two, then I generally wouldn't worry about the oil you use provided its either a 10W30, 40 or 50. Again, this is assuming you aren't doing silly things with your bike, such as prolonged periods at or near redline (eg 180km/h freeway rides).
Cheers - boingk
Also, if you change your oil regularly (every 5,000km or 12 months) along with the filter every change or two, then I generally wouldn't worry about the oil you use provided its either a 10W30, 40 or 50. Again, this is assuming you aren't doing silly things with your bike, such as prolonged periods at or near redline (eg 180km/h freeway rides).
Cheers - boingk
Changing to 10w40 or 10w50 in 5000km or less including oil filter, spark plugs, coolant flush & air filter clean. I don't go by months with the bike
Not redlining for now lol, just cruising at 80km/h and the wind is cold enough to keep the temp gauge at cold or just little bit over cold.
Not redlining for now lol, just cruising at 80km/h and the wind is cold enough to keep the temp gauge at cold or just little bit over cold.
The myth about needing mineral oil for the break-in period is just that - a myth. The engine will always get enough internal wear and tear in the first few thousand kilometers of use to bed itself in properly and function as designed, regardless of the oil used.
Unless the oil says '100% synthetic' or similar, its mineral oil. Otherwise, just whatever type of oil (10W-30, 15W-40 etc) your bike manual says to use is fine. I would recommend a basic container of Valvoline 'Engine Armour' 10W-40, or Shell 'Motorcycle 4T' 15W-40. Both can be found at most good auto stores, or the closest Supercheap Auto.
Cheers - boingk
Unless the oil says '100% synthetic' or similar, its mineral oil. Otherwise, just whatever type of oil (10W-30, 15W-40 etc) your bike manual says to use is fine. I would recommend a basic container of Valvoline 'Engine Armour' 10W-40, or Shell 'Motorcycle 4T' 15W-40. Both can be found at most good auto stores, or the closest Supercheap Auto.
Cheers - boingk
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