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Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Jan 17th, '14, 15:20
by oilman
Hi
You need a 10w-40 for both bikes, I'd go for a full synthetic for as the GSXR gets track use and then either a full or semi synthetic for road use.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Redline, Amsoil, Shell Advance Ultra 4 and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100, Castrol Power 1, Shell Advance VSX and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives.
Here is the Honda filter
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69381-kn-kn ... ilter.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And this one for the GSXR
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69406-kn-kn ... ilter.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Tim
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Dec 2nd, '14, 15:10
by oilman
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Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Dec 2nd, '14, 17:45
by billinom8s
nice one, thanks

Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Dec 2nd, '14, 18:38
by Ruffian
Hey oilman,
After some guidance if possible,
Got a pair of z750's 2012's (road bikes) and a 08 zx6r (track) which after engine oils and brake fluids,
Always been a fan of the motul rbf600 but don't know what you can supply.
Will all need oil changes and will hope to change brake fluids also this winter.
Many thanks
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Dec 3rd, '14, 11:40
by oilman
Hi
I would use a 10w-40 for all of those.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Red Line, Amsoil, Shell Advance Ultra 4 and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100, Castrol Power 1, Shell Advance VSX and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives.
The best fluids for the brakes and clutch are the Castrol SRF, Motul RBF660 and Gulf RF1000. The Motul RBF600, Gulf RF800, Millers 300 Plus and Fuchs Pro Race are close to those, but don't have quite as high boiling points. The next step down (in performance terms), but still an upgrade over standard are the Gulf Racing 5.1, Motul DOT 5.1 and Castrol React Performance. Any of the other DOT4 fluids we have are fine to use as a standard choice.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-450-brake-f ... fluid.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Tim
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Dec 29th, '14, 13:29
by oilman
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Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: May 11th, '15, 13:51
by oilman
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Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: May 18th, '15, 14:30
by danp88
Hi Mate,
GSXR 750 13 PLATE, JUST ROAD USE
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: May 18th, '15, 14:34
by oilman
Hi
A 10w-40 is ideal.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Red Line, Amsoil, Shell Advance Ultra 4 and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100, Castrol Power 1, Shell Advance VSX and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives.
Cheers
Tim
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Jul 19th, '15, 23:12
by Robbo87
oilman wrote:Hi Folks,
Struggling to find the correct oil for your bike? Please as the
Oilman for their professional advice and recommendation.
To help us to give the most accurate advice possible we do need some information about your bike. e.g:
Make:
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Hi Mr O'Man.
Here's mine ...........:
2001 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura
42,000 miles
Engine: Rotax V twin 996cc
Mod's: Just a K & N air filter and a 1 tooth smaller gearbox sprocket.
Road use only but looking at occasional track days in the future.
Engine temp': Runs at 172 deg F.
I've used Silkolene Comp 4 15W-50 semi-synth' for years with no prob's, but with the miles now piling on, is there a more suitable (and affordable) alternative?
Cheers.
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Jul 20th, '15, 09:39
by oilman
Hi
As it needs a 15w-50, we don't have any options that are a good enough saving over the Comp 4 to realistically justify going for a cheaper oil, you're only going to save about £3 and the Comp 4 is really good stuff, so I'd stay with that.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-784-15w-50-engine-oils.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Tim
Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Jul 23rd, '15, 02:43
by Robbo87
oilman wrote:Hi
............................................... the Comp 4 is really good stuff, so I'd stay with that.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-784-15w-50-engine-oils.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers
Tim
Thanks Tim, confirmation of what I always suspected

Re: Oil advice and recommendations here
Posted: Mar 7th, '16, 14:57
by oilman
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