Any recommends? I think we need some decent quality.
I used to use Putoline semisynth and she was very happy with it, but my local shop closed a while back and I've used some different makes since then - even as far as halfords own!!
Which Oil ?
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Re: Which Oil ?
I have Halfords own in at the mo, and it's fine.
I even used GTX magnatec once, that was ok too.
I even used GTX magnatec once, that was ok too.
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Re: Which Oil ?
been using motul 5000 semi-synth 10w40 and it seems fine to me (dont do loads of miles tho`) and can be got at good prices from busters!
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Re: Which Oil ?
Any bike specific semi synth or fully synth 10/40 is cool. i use total moto semi synth and i get it cheap coz im friendly with my local oil depot. Dont use a car oil its no good for wet clutches.
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Re: Which Oil ?
Nowt wrong with Halfords own. The SV prefers it to Motul, can't remember whose it really is in Halfords packaging. IIRC Hein Gericke oil is Motul too
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Re: Which Oil ?
Another one for Halfords bike-variety semi-synth.
I used to have a Rover 100 [lol actually a Metro] and it ran noticeably quieter and smoother with Halfords "car" semi-synth so I've used the bike version in my bikes ever since.
Must admit the Rappy is still pretty rattly even after a fresh oil change though.
I used to have a Rover 100 [lol actually a Metro] and it ran noticeably quieter and smoother with Halfords "car" semi-synth so I've used the bike version in my bikes ever since.
Must admit the Rappy is still pretty rattly even after a fresh oil change though.
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Re: Which Oil ?
AAAAaahhhh They All do that sir it's known as the TL rattleBfef wrote:-/-
Must admit the Rappy is still pretty rattly even after a fresh oil change though.
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Re: Which Oil ?
TL stands for 'ticks loudly'.
For cheap quality motor bike oil I use the opie oil website, fast delivery too.
For cheap quality motor bike oil I use the opie oil website, fast delivery too.