i've been told numerous times synthetic is supposed to be great.
But i've also been told synthetic is too thin, that it is also researched oil that is modified from it's original state, different brands modify the oil differently thus supposedly having a different price, and was told regular oil is better/just as good and that there's no need for synthetic. Just want to know really.. is synthetic that much better, does the synthetic make the engine last longer life, i can understand in certain manufactored reviews they say it's better for your bike and yadda yadda. I know it makes me sound dumb in some point of views or not in others, but i think it's an ongoing argument and i just wanted to see some more opinions or facts from other ppl.
Also been told to do it every 3k, and some say every 1k..

You can use it if you like or not use it if you like. Either way your bike will be totally fine.

synthetic oil isn't thinner as the same mineral oil, the synthetic stuff should last longer, so you don't have to change it as often.

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.html

that is straight up the best info i needed. thx gixx :cheers

make the damm switch. too many tails on here that your engine will blow up cause of synthetic. synthetic is better than regular in every way imo

dont listen to those that dont know

j

i made the switch long ago after the second oil change, around 2-3k miles..

be happy!!:hammer:cheers

Synthetic is good stuff I just wouldn't run it until you have about at least 1500 miles on the bike. It's actually a little "too slippery" to let the rings fully seat during break in as much as I would like. I have really been pleased with running synthetic. Necessary? not exactly, Bad for it no, and good for it yes!

I will state that this is a opinion. Don't start flaming like crazy cause you think this is total BS, and if you do think that, fine then, just back it up with something or than "Uncle willy down at the tire/hair care/liquor store center says that's not true"

im with you on it rocket, i've always thought it was good for ya, like milk for kids :yumyum . just wanted to research alittle more about it.

Yeah I was the same way, I did a BUNCH of research before I finally settled on what I was gonna run. Do a search for "amsoil" and in that amsoil thread I posted about it a couple of days ago. People on here will get down right violent about some oil!!!:lol

fo realz :hammer, some people think that they "feel" the difference from switching a brand name :wtf chyeahh... for me i use the suzuki synthetic 10w40.. it's from "suzuki" made for a "suzuki" , so go figure right :biggrin

heh, this thread is old but i'd like to throw in my input. Depending on which oil you buy whether it be full synthetic as in Group IV, PAO mix or a Group III. Group III is not a truly synthetic oil even though it is marketed as a synthetic, it is hydrocracked fossil oil. Most non synthetic oil are group II/III mix meaning they are pretty good as long as you change them at the correct interval. Don't run non synthetic for long periods and you should be fine. Check out bob is the oil guy forums for more info on oil.

Synthetic is good stuff I just wouldn't run it until you have about at least 1500 miles on the bike. It's actually a little "too slippery" to let the rings fully seat during break in as much as I would like. I have really been pleased with running synthetic. Necessary? not exactly, Bad for it no, and good for it yes!

I will state that this is a opinion. Don't start flaming like crazy cause you think this is total BS, and if you do think that, fine then, just back it up with something or than "Uncle willy down at the tire/hair care/liquor store center says that's not true"


Not going to flame you, but there are quite a few cars (like the Corvette and Porsche for example) that come from the factory with full synthetic oil in the crankcase. So just some food for thought.

:)