Downshifting Problem

**jonathan180iq** · 09-11-2008, 10:13 AM

They are very similar and depends on what store you go into.

At Autozone/Advance, make sure you ask for "motorcycle oil". Any synthetic motorcycle oil will work just fine. Make sure you don't slip up and buy 2-stroke oil.

If you choose to use automotive oil, which is cheaper and works just as well, you have to actually read the back of the label to ensure that you don't get an oil with "ENERGY CONSERVING" listed as one of it's attributes. These friction inhibiting oils have caused clutch slipping in some bikes. In the little circle that lists it's API quality or whatever, it will say it all capital letters.

If there is any doubt, get Motorcycle oil. I don't know of any motorcycle oils with firction inhibitors.

09-11-2008, 10:13 AM	#11
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Downshifting Problem They are very similar and depends on what store you go into. At Autozone/Advance, make sure you ask for "motorcycle oil". Any synthetic motorcycle oil will work just fine. Make sure you don't slip up and buy 2-stroke oil. If you choose to use automotive oil, which is cheaper and works just as well, you have to actually read the back of the label to ensure that you don't get an oil with "ENERGY CONSERVING" listed as one of it's attributes. These friction inhibiting oils have caused clutch slipping in some bikes. In the little circle that lists it's API quality or whatever, it will say it all capital letters. If there is any doubt, get Motorcycle oil. I don't know of any motorcycle oils with firction inhibitors. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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