OIL! 2010 Ninja 250r

krapzed · October 12th, 2013, 03:12 PM

Changed my oil today with Castrol Actevo (from AMSOIL) and after a few runs, I noticed that it was not as smooth as before.. it like "loose" and feel that the Ninja always jerks forward as I release the clutch no matter how smooth the release.. does anyone have the same experience? shall I drain the oil and go back to Amsoil or probably try rotella?

Joshorilla · October 12th, 2013, 03:18 PM

Check your oil level with the bike bolt upright, should be between the two marks.

How many miles did you do on your old oil? It could be that your old oil was crappy and it may feel bitey now, but is actually how it should be.

krapzed · October 12th, 2013, 03:23 PM

the oil is 2k miles old. level is ok, but yeah its bitey and noisy, like i can hear the metals grind!... so thats normal?

DaBlue1 · October 12th, 2013, 03:34 PM

I ran Castrol Act Evo X-tra 4T 20W-50 for 3 1/2 years. With no problems. Loved the stuff. I did use Amsoil once. Didn't like the way it made the bike shift. Went right back to the Castrol. Ran Mobil 1 for the riding season. debating on whether to go back to the Castrol. I guess it all depends on the bike.

Joshorilla · October 12th, 2013, 03:38 PM

I can only suggest getting someone else to ride it for a second opinion.

DaBlue1 · October 12th, 2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krapzed

the oil is 2k miles old. level is ok, but yeah its bitey and noisy, like i can hear the metals grind!... so thats normal?

I don't think I ever let my Castrol Act-evo stay in that long. 1500 miles was the average miles between changes, because I was getting it cheap.

krapzed · October 12th, 2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

I ran Castrol Act Evo X-tra 4T 20W-50 for 3 1/2 years. With no problems. Loved the stuff. I did use Amsoil once. Didn't like the way it made the bike shift. Went right back to the Castrol. Ran Mobil 1 for the riding season. debating on whether to go back to the Castrol. I guess it all depends on the bike.

You're probably right. notived that Amsoil is a bit thicker than castrol, perhaps my bike likes "thicker" oil... will drain it tomrw and try Rotella as alot in this forum swear by it

jkv45 · October 12th, 2013, 04:31 PM

I've run Rotella T6 and most recently Castrol 4T RS 10W-40, and I like the way the Castrol shifts better in my SV650. T6 is decent, but will shear down fairly quickly and gave notchy shifting after 1000 mi or so when it was hot. See if you notice that happening with the Ninja.

Never been an Amsoil fan, but I'm sure it's fine. The Mobil1 cycle oil might be worth a try as well. I wouldn't run anything thicker than a 10W-40, the exception would be Rotella T 15W-40 - but that's only if temps are always above 50 or so. 5W-40 Rotella T6 is a good choice if the temps are dropping.

Somchai · October 12th, 2013, 05:42 PM

You should test Motul 300V - I'm sure you'll never turn back.

krapzed · October 12th, 2013, 06:11 PM

Thanks All. Will try to rotella t6 5w-40 tmrw and see if the feel changes.. Will post a report asap

krapzed · October 13th, 2013, 08:17 AM

So I did change to Rotella T6... Idle, shifting, roll on an off are now silky smooth! unbelievable! Thanks all for the recommendation.

LCR · October 13th, 2013, 11:37 AM

I run Amsoil in everything I own and use at work, never had a problem with it. But hey I get it at cost so what do I know

October 12th, 2013, 03:12 PM	#1
krapzed ninjette.org member Name: Park Location: CT, USA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja ZX6R / 2010 Ninja 250r (SOLD) Posts: 69	OIL! 2010 Ninja 250r Changed my oil today with Castrol Actevo (from AMSOIL) and after a few runs, I noticed that it was not as smooth as before.. it like "loose" and feel that the Ninja always jerks forward as I release the clutch no matter how smooth the release.. does anyone have the same experience? shall I drain the oil and go back to Amsoil or probably try rotella?

October 12th, 2013, 03:18 PM	#2
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Check your oil level with the bike bolt upright, should be between the two marks. How many miles did you do on your old oil? It could be that your old oil was crappy and it may feel bitey now, but is actually how it should be.

October 12th, 2013, 03:23 PM	#3
krapzed ninjette.org member Name: Park Location: CT, USA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja ZX6R / 2010 Ninja 250r (SOLD) Posts: 69	the oil is 2k miles old. level is ok, but yeah its bitey and noisy, like i can hear the metals grind!... so thats normal?

October 12th, 2013, 03:34 PM	#4
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I ran Castrol Act Evo X-tra 4T 20W-50 for 3 1/2 years. With no problems. Loved the stuff. I did use Amsoil once. Didn't like the way it made the bike shift. Went right back to the Castrol. Ran Mobil 1 for the riding season. debating on whether to go back to the Castrol. I guess it all depends on the bike.

October 12th, 2013, 03:38 PM	#5
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I can only suggest getting someone else to ride it for a second opinion.

October 12th, 2013, 04:31 PM	#8
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	I've run Rotella T6 and most recently Castrol 4T RS 10W-40, and I like the way the Castrol shifts better in my SV650. T6 is decent, but will shear down fairly quickly and gave notchy shifting after 1000 mi or so when it was hot. See if you notice that happening with the Ninja. Never been an Amsoil fan, but I'm sure it's fine. The Mobil1 cycle oil might be worth a try as well. I wouldn't run anything thicker than a 10W-40, the exception would be Rotella T 15W-40 - but that's only if temps are always above 50 or so. 5W-40 Rotella T6 is a good choice if the temps are dropping.

October 12th, 2013, 05:42 PM	#9
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	You should test Motul 300V - I'm sure you'll never turn back.

October 12th, 2013, 06:11 PM	#10
krapzed ninjette.org member Name: Park Location: CT, USA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja ZX6R / 2010 Ninja 250r (SOLD) Posts: 69	Thanks All. Will try to rotella t6 5w-40 tmrw and see if the feel changes.. Will post a report asap

October 13th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#11
krapzed ninjette.org member Name: Park Location: CT, USA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja ZX6R / 2010 Ninja 250r (SOLD) Posts: 69	So I did change to Rotella T6... Idle, shifting, roll on an off are now silky smooth! unbelievable! Thanks all for the recommendation.

October 13th, 2013, 11:37 AM	#12
LCR ninjette.org member Name: Lance Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Cruiser, street, and track Posts: 59	I run Amsoil in everything I own and use at work, never had a problem with it. But hey I get it at cost so what do I know