Changing Oil
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Changing Oil
I just moved overseas and had to drain the oil before the move. Had Honda HP4 in it. I'm in Europe and the Honda motorcycle dealers don't even have Honda oil and oil is expensive as crap here. I can get Royal Purple synthetic cheap on the military base. I only have about 1000 miles onthe bike. Can I switch to Royal Purple and do I need to change out the filter? Any advice is great andhas anyone used Royal purple before?
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RE: Changing Oil
I wouldn't use the royal purple for cars. I think it has friction modifiers. RPmotorcycle oil would be fine though.
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Last edited by Rick619; 03-21-2011 at 03:27 AM.
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RE: Changing Oil
To answer your question I do not recommend using that oil in your bike.
Also I would def change out the filter.
I have never heard of Royal Purple synthetic?
However I would not recommend any synthetic oil in that bike at all.
I think you would be better off with some good quality 10-40 motor oil.
I would not put cheap stuff in it?
And def change the filter!
I think the f4i requires 3.6 quarts (don't know I run more in my bike because I stunt ride them?) but I am pretty sure 3.6 is the stock requirement.
...Hope this helps!
Also I would def change out the filter.
I have never heard of Royal Purple synthetic?
However I would not recommend any synthetic oil in that bike at all.
I think you would be better off with some good quality 10-40 motor oil.
I would not put cheap stuff in it?
And def change the filter!
I think the f4i requires 3.6 quarts (don't know I run more in my bike because I stunt ride them?) but I am pretty sure 3.6 is the stock requirement.
...Hope this helps!
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RE: Changing Oil
If i were you i would look for repsol....to my understanding repsol is big out there so im sure you might be able to find it! I dont think youll get around oil being more expensive out there!
And the answer to the question about you using car oil? A BIG NO NO!!!!!! Car oil has as everyone has said friction modifiers! gotta remember that the your clutch needs fritction too and that your clutch shares the same oil with the motor!!!
but lets us know what you find or come up with i'd sure like to know what the solution is over thur...
good luck!
And the answer to the question about you using car oil? A BIG NO NO!!!!!! Car oil has as everyone has said friction modifiers! gotta remember that the your clutch needs fritction too and that your clutch shares the same oil with the motor!!!
but lets us know what you find or come up with i'd sure like to know what the solution is over thur...
good luck!
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RE: Changing Oil
ORIGINAL: loko
I have never heard of Royal Purple synthetic?
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I would not put cheap stuff in it?
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So I would not go with it? And you said it's cheap? Wouldint do that either!
I have never heard of Royal Purple synthetic?
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I would not put cheap stuff in it?
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So I would not go with it? And you said it's cheap? Wouldint do that either!
Royal Purple is a well-known maker of synthetic lubricants in automotive circles....actually most motorsport circles. It's not "cheap" as in "low quality', it's cheap as in "jtrisler can get it for less through the PX than European oils cost through retailers there." It's just as good as any other commercially available synthetic. With that said, I would not use RP's automotive oil in a bike if I could avoid it. I don't know what the moly levels are, but racing automotive oils like RP usually have more moly, zinc, and phosphorus than passenger car stuff. Some go easy on the Mo and add Zn and P while others go high on Mo/Zn an low on P.....it depends on the manufacturer.
Go find the bike oil. It's shouldn't be difficult in Europe.