What Oil and Filter Do You Use? - Page 7

wtfh4xx · June 2nd, 2011, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Changing every 1500 is a waste of time, money and oil.

ok, i was concerned the high rpms of MC engine might wear an oil quicker.

And yea, I always change the filter with my oil

ungluck · June 2nd, 2011, 01:06 AM

i do the recommended oil svc intervals with Rotella T 15x40 in year round 80+ temps...no issues...lots of through the gears, high rpm riding..even soem traffic mixed in there.

kamikaze · June 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM

Having good luck so far with Amsoil and Wix filters.

nah.uhh · June 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM

I've always used K &N filters so I've nothing to compare to. is there anybody that's used both Wix and K&N & prefer one over the other? Was lookin for the wix filters but stopped since I found a place that only sells K&N
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wtfh4xx · June 2nd, 2011, 11:19 PM

I've always preferred wix, was super disappointed I could only find a fram.

On my WRX forums there were comparisons done and WIX was always much higher quality and had a higher flow rate.

want1sobad · June 3rd, 2011, 03:29 AM

fyi,

napa carries WIX filters rebranded under their own name.

part #ps4941

kkim · June 3rd, 2011, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

fyi,

napa carries WIX filters rebranded under their own name.

part #ps4941

yep, it used to be called the "gold" filter series, but they've renamed it "NPS" for NAPA Power Sports, hence the PS prefix, I guess. just bought one last week from NAPA and it still says they are made by WIX.

Boom King · June 3rd, 2011, 03:50 PM

Anyone have any input on CarQuest filters?

DaBlue1 · June 3rd, 2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Anyone have any input on CarQuest filters?

Made by Wix, same as NAPA.

Matz · December 1st, 2011, 06:00 PM

My Ninja just got better!
Replaced my oil and filter for the first time since I bought my Ninja, about a month ago.
I feel that if I treat my bike as well as I can it won't try and kill me in the twisties. That is why I stuck Castrol Power1 in it.
!!!WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!
It feels like a completely different machine, it's so much smoother, although I'm not sure if that's because of the expensive oil I used or the fact that the stuff already in it was filthy.
Anywayz, I'm interesting in finding out the different brands of oil other people use, so please, do share

ForceofWill · December 1st, 2011, 06:04 PM

I use Mobile 1 full synth in all my vehicles. Just got some Mobile 1 4T racing synthetic for the ninja. I doubt it's much different from the normal stuff but it's all that came in 10w40. I'll probably order amsoil next time though, this was the best I could find local.

Jay72 · December 1st, 2011, 06:28 PM

I bet you could find all sorts of different brands of oil used in the 50 or so other posts about oil and brands... just a thought.
I personally like the Amsoil Synthetic

EthioKnight · December 1st, 2011, 06:28 PM

I use Kawasaki High Performance motorcycle oil (10w-40). I get it for about $5 a quart from a local motorcycle shop. I'm currently @ 850ish miles and once I'm fully broken in (apprx. 2000 miles) I'm going to switch to full synthetic (most probably the Shell Rotella T6 5w-40).

andylawcc · December 1st, 2011, 06:32 PM

i use non-automotive 10w-40 (Rotella T).

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Preferred_Brands

Alex · December 1st, 2011, 06:51 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Motorcycle_oil

/moved to new-gen tech

LoD575 · December 1st, 2011, 10:52 PM

Currently running Valvoline 10w40 for another 200 miles then after that still deciding between Mobil 1 4T 10w40 or Shell Rotella T6 5w40

leed · December 1st, 2011, 11:06 PM

Just avoid vegetable and olive oil, and you should be golden

Personally I run Valvoline, semi-synthetic or full synthetic because I seem to find better deals with them. Right now I'm using some 'motorcycle' oil that I got for relatively low price.

NDspd · December 2nd, 2011, 04:56 AM

I run Amsoil full synthetic

jonthechron · December 12th, 2011, 06:31 AM

Motul 7100 until I sold the bike.

Slono · January 22nd, 2012, 11:51 AM

I changed the oil in my motorcycle about a month ago and I've only ridden about 200km since then using a K&N filter and MotoMaster Formul 1 10w-40 with synthetic WEARGUARD. I've done some research on this oil and I couldn't find any conclusive evidence as to whether or not it is harmful to my motorcycle. Can anybody shed some light on whether or not its OK?

The Shell Rotella stuff seems to be ultra hard to find in Canada.

NDspd · January 22nd, 2012, 07:53 PM

Does anyone have any opinions or experience with Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40? How many miles should this last for?

choneofakind · January 22nd, 2012, 09:43 PM

till it turns a nasty black color and the oil light stays on for more than a second or so at start up. (not on a really cold day.)

NDspd · January 23rd, 2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

till it turns a nasty black color and the oil light stays on for more than a second or so at start up. (not on a really cold day.)

Not really the answer I was looking for

I've changed the oil on my cars and track before, so I know how to change the oil and when. But, each oil has a different lifetime, as well as reliability, whch was what I was asking.

choneofakind · January 23rd, 2012, 07:02 AM

I don't know about the reliability part, but usually my oil light starts staying on longer after about 2,500 miles or so. Usually I change it right around every 3000.

NDspd · January 23rd, 2012, 07:08 AM

2,500??? I've put nearly 3,600 miles with no light at all. I'm gonna do an oil change at 7,000.

choneofakind · January 23rd, 2012, 07:12 AM

yeah. I'm also kinda anal about that. If it stays on for a second longer than normal, I watch it really close every time that I start it. But yeah usually 3-3.5k is when I change oil. I just buy a few filters at a time. Oil is only a few dollars at wally world, and I go from there.

that only ends up being the beginning of the season, and the middle of the season for me. Not bad at all

walty87 · May 1st, 2012, 10:54 AM

Saw this on another forum and saw some interesting awnsers.

Would be interesting to see answers about our bikes!
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Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 10:57 AM

Rotella T6 because it's the best oil ever and makes shifting and revving feel like butter

csmith12 · May 1st, 2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Rotella T6 because it's the best oil ever and makes shifting and revving feel like butter

same here

xSean13 · May 1st, 2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Rotella T6 because it's the best oil ever and makes shifting and revving feel like butter

alex.s · May 1st, 2012, 11:19 AM

10-40 synthetic. if you dont neglect it and let it get old and disgusting, it doesnt matter in the slightest what kind. so i usually go for the ones on sale

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 11:21 AM

I amazon prime my rotella t6

alex.s · May 1st, 2012, 11:24 AM

and how much do you pay for that rotella?

buying fancy oil is like buying high octane gas when you have 11-1 compression pistons. it makes you feel better because you are paying more for nothing.

rainking · May 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rotella-Sy...ndingMethod=rr

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 11:28 AM

I'll pay a few dollars more for an oil change if it's delivered to my house and I dont have to waste gas and time to go pick it up

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 11:31 AM

I get the quarts because they are easier to deal with than the gallons, and I reuse them to store and recycle the old oil

Unfortunately amazon is out, haven't changed my oil in a while XD

http://www.amazon.com/Rotella-Synthe...lp_edpp_ttl_in

alex.s · May 1st, 2012, 11:41 AM

you know that if you spent the same amount of money on more of cheaper oil, and changed it more often, your engine would actually be in better condition

Jiggles · May 1st, 2012, 12:13 PM

Lol, I don't have a set budget for oil, I can afford the $15 it costs for an oil change every 3000 miles. It's not the cost that prevents me from changing it more often, I'd do it more but I'm lazy... And disabled

choneofakind · May 1st, 2012, 01:25 PM

...and this is why you never ask motorcyclists which oil they use.

TnNinjaGirl · May 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM

Mobil1. Because it's the best.

June 2nd, 2011, 11:19 PM	#245
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	I've always preferred wix, was super disappointed I could only find a fram. On my WRX forums there were comparisons done and WIX was always much higher quality and had a higher flow rate. __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

December 1st, 2011, 06:00 PM	#250
Matz is stunning! ;) Name: Matz Location: Elgin, Scotland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): CBR600 FS2, XT350 Posts: 132	What oil do you guys use? My Ninja just got better! Replaced my oil and filter for the first time since I bought my Ninja, about a month ago. I feel that if I treat my bike as well as I can it won't try and kill me in the twisties. That is why I stuck Castrol Power1 in it. !!!WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! It feels like a completely different machine, it's so much smoother, although I'm not sure if that's because of the expensive oil I used or the fact that the stuff already in it was filthy. Anywayz, I'm interesting in finding out the different brands of oil other people use, so please, do share __________________________________________________ It ain't a 250, one of the zeros is missing! My Facebook and Youtube

December 1st, 2011, 06:51 PM	#255
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Motorcycle_oil /moved to new-gen tech __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 1st, 2012, 10:54 AM	#267
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	what oil do you use in your new gen and why? Saw this on another forum and saw some interesting awnsers. Would be interesting to see answers about our bikes! Posted via Mobile Device

May 1st, 2012, 10:57 AM	#268
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Rotella T6 because it's the best oil ever and makes shifting and revving feel like butter __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 2nd, 2011, 01:06 AM	#242
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	i do the recommended oil svc intervals with Rotella T 15x40 in year round 80+ temps...no issues...lots of through the gears, high rpm riding..even soem traffic mixed in there.

June 2nd, 2011, 08:09 PM	#243
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	Having good luck so far with Amsoil and Wix filters.

June 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM	#244
nah.uhh ninjette.org member Name: nah Location: north america Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): n/a Posts: 34	I've always used K &N filters so I've nothing to compare to. is there anybody that's used both Wix and K&N & prefer one over the other? Was lookin for the wix filters but stopped since I found a place that only sells K&N Posted via Mobile Device

June 3rd, 2011, 03:29 AM	#246
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	fyi, napa carries WIX filters rebranded under their own name. part #ps4941

June 3rd, 2011, 03:50 PM	#248
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Anyone have any input on CarQuest filters?

December 1st, 2011, 06:04 PM	#251
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	I use Mobile 1 full synth in all my vehicles. Just got some Mobile 1 4T racing synthetic for the ninja. I doubt it's much different from the normal stuff but it's all that came in 10w40. I'll probably order amsoil next time though, this was the best I could find local.

December 1st, 2011, 06:28 PM	#252
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	I bet you could find all sorts of different brands of oil used in the 50 or so other posts about oil and brands... just a thought. I personally like the Amsoil Synthetic

December 1st, 2011, 06:28 PM	#253
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	I use Kawasaki High Performance motorcycle oil (10w-40). I get it for about $5 a quart from a local motorcycle shop. I'm currently @ 850ish miles and once I'm fully broken in (apprx. 2000 miles) I'm going to switch to full synthetic (most probably the Shell Rotella T6 5w-40).

December 1st, 2011, 06:32 PM	#254
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	i use non-automotive 10w-40 (Rotella T). http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Preferred_Brands

December 1st, 2011, 10:52 PM	#256
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	Currently running Valvoline 10w40 for another 200 miles then after that still deciding between Mobil 1 4T 10w40 or Shell Rotella T6 5w40

December 1st, 2011, 11:06 PM	#257
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Just avoid vegetable and olive oil, and you should be golden Personally I run Valvoline, semi-synthetic or full synthetic because I seem to find better deals with them. Right now I'm using some 'motorcycle' oil that I got for relatively low price.

December 2nd, 2011, 04:56 AM	#258
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I run Amsoil full synthetic

December 12th, 2011, 06:31 AM	#259
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	Motul 7100 until I sold the bike.

January 22nd, 2012, 11:51 AM	#260
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	I changed the oil in my motorcycle about a month ago and I've only ridden about 200km since then using a K&N filter and MotoMaster Formul 1 10w-40 with synthetic WEARGUARD. I've done some research on this oil and I couldn't find any conclusive evidence as to whether or not it is harmful to my motorcycle. Can anybody shed some light on whether or not its OK? The Shell Rotella stuff seems to be ultra hard to find in Canada.

January 22nd, 2012, 07:53 PM	#261
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Does anyone have any opinions or experience with Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40? How many miles should this last for?

January 22nd, 2012, 09:43 PM	#262
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	till it turns a nasty black color and the oil light stays on for more than a second or so at start up. (not on a really cold day.)

January 23rd, 2012, 07:02 AM	#264
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I don't know about the reliability part, but usually my oil light starts staying on longer after about 2,500 miles or so. Usually I change it right around every 3000.

January 23rd, 2012, 07:08 AM	#265
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	2,500??? I've put nearly 3,600 miles with no light at all. I'm gonna do an oil change at 7,000.

January 23rd, 2012, 07:12 AM	#266
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	yeah. I'm also kinda anal about that. If it stays on for a second longer than normal, I watch it really close every time that I start it. But yeah usually 3-3.5k is when I change oil. I just buy a few filters at a time. Oil is only a few dollars at wally world, and I go from there. that only ends up being the beginning of the season, and the middle of the season for me. Not bad at all

May 1st, 2012, 11:19 AM	#271
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	10-40 synthetic. if you dont neglect it and let it get old and disgusting, it doesnt matter in the slightest what kind. so i usually go for the ones on sale __________________________________________________

May 1st, 2012, 11:21 AM	#272
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I amazon prime my rotella t6 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 1st, 2012, 11:24 AM	#273
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	and how much do you pay for that rotella? buying fancy oil is like buying high octane gas when you have 11-1 compression pistons. it makes you feel better because you are paying more for nothing. __________________________________________________

May 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM	#274
rainking ninjette.org member Name: Ted Location: Johnson City, NY Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ZX10R & 2009 250R Posts: 30	http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rotella-Sy...ndingMethod=rr __________________________________________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

May 1st, 2012, 11:28 AM	#275
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'll pay a few dollars more for an oil change if it's delivered to my house and I dont have to waste gas and time to go pick it up __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 1st, 2012, 11:31 AM	#276
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I get the quarts because they are easier to deal with than the gallons, and I reuse them to store and recycle the old oil Unfortunately amazon is out, haven't changed my oil in a while XD http://www.amazon.com/Rotella-Synthe...lp_edpp_ttl_in __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 1st, 2012, 11:41 AM	#277
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you know that if you spent the same amount of money on more of cheaper oil, and changed it more often, your engine would actually be in better condition __________________________________________________

May 1st, 2012, 12:13 PM	#278
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Lol, I don't have a set budget for oil, I can afford the $15 it costs for an oil change every 3000 miles. It's not the cost that prevents me from changing it more often, I'd do it more but I'm lazy... And disabled __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 1st, 2012, 01:25 PM	#279
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	...and this is why you never ask motorcyclists which oil they use.

May 1st, 2012, 01:27 PM	#280
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Mobil1. Because it's the best.

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