Synthetic Oil ? ? ? ? : Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Forums: Gixxer.com

**mikep0311** · 08-14-2008, 01:53 AM

ok so I'm hearing that my bike needs to have somewhere around three thousand miles on it before running full synthetic oil. I need a little input on this if you guys wouldn't mind.

I ran Mobil 1 full synthetic in my 06 750 and the bike loved it so I'm doing it again, but I have 1600 miles on the bike and I wanna put it in now!

I don't wanna know what kind of oil I should or shouldn't be using I just wanna know how soon I can drop it into the belly of my beast

**jesstin** · 08-14-2008, 02:33 AM

I put Amsoil in my 750 at 2000 miles, made a huge difference, never going back, no issues to date

**Stew600** · 08-14-2008, 03:27 AM

I have had synthetic oil in my bike since ive had 600 miles on it!!! So it really dont matter when you put it your bike!!!!!!!!11

**rraiderr** · 08-14-2008, 12:53 PM

Does not matter do it when you want.

**MikeK06** · 08-14-2008, 01:10 PM

I just changed over to synthetic at my last oil change - roughly 2K miles. It has been a long standing debate on when you can switch to it, some people will argue the motor needs to be broken in before switching while others use it right away. I normally wait a couple thousand before switching, just personal preference.

Go for it at this point if you want.

**FuhQ** · 08-14-2008, 01:15 PM

Seems a little soon to me, but my dealer said that after the first service (600 miles) you can run full synthetic. I'm at 1600 miles right now and when I do my next oil change(probably around 3K) I will switch to full synthetic.

**squale147** · 08-14-2008, 06:12 PM

i always went 1k then switched and never hade any problems...

SPL170db · 08-14-2008, 06:13 PM

I guess this would be today's synthetic oil thread of the day.............

...........in the 08 600/750 forum specifically of course.

**wally101** · 08-14-2008, 06:16 PM

Your bike should be broke in on the dino oil..then you can switch to the "good" stuff.

**MotoMummy** · 08-14-2008, 06:43 PM

spl don't be jealous because you didn't get to start the thread

**mikep0311** · 08-18-2008, 09:11 AM

Danke!

**BigGSXR600** · 08-18-2008, 12:14 PM

sorry for hi-jacking the thread but wut one of these 2 amsoil syn. do you guyz recommend? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?subcategory=42

**CraZee GSXR 1k** · 08-18-2008, 12:32 PM

I feel semi synth is better than full synth for our clutches..

I switched to semi synthetic at 1k

**PJS** · 08-19-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraZee GSXR 1k

I feel semi synth is better than full synth for our clutches..

I switched to semi synthetic at 1k

I agree...tried both fully synthetic and semi on my past Gixxers....and the fully synthetic always turn out wrong with the clutch and the gearbox make more noises when shifting gears with full synth...

I use Motul 5100 ester 10w-40......The fully synt. oil I tried was the Motul 300V ester 15w-50....

**rraiderr** · 08-19-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigGSXR600

sorry for hi-jacking the thread but wut one of these 2 amsoil syn. do you guyz recommend? http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?subcategory=42

10W-40

While some syns can make the bike sound louder the added protection and crazy smooths shifting syn gives you outweighs the added sounds.

Amsoil is some really good stuff.

**C.Edwards** · 08-19-2008, 01:24 PM

i was changing the semi syns on 1600 miles today. i think it doesnt matter for run in.
i think i will try motul 300V when i on my 3000 miles

**gzer** · 08-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraZee GSXR 1k

I feel semi synth is better than full synth for our clutches..

I switched to semi synthetic at 1k

I ran castrol semi-synth from 600-800 as an experiment and the bike vibrated like a hooker in december. I promptly threw in the old faithful - amsoil - and will continue to do so. In fact I'm due for an oil change.

**downsc123** · 08-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Anybody run Spectro synthetic (platinum) or semi-synthetic (golden) oil or have any thoughts on it?

**downsc123** · 08-22-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downsc123

Anybody run Spectro synthetic (platinum) or semi-synthetic (golden) oil or have any thoughts on it?

Anyone???

**Hong3103** · 08-22-2008, 09:27 PM

Doesn't really matter which brand you use. The interval at which you change your oil is more important. If I run conventional I change it out every 3K miles. Synthetic every 5K miles. If you're running a lot of trackdays or doing a lot of canyon/mountain carving you should change it sooner.