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What oil should I use
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:54 pm
by mellow haze
Due to my clutch slipping at around 8,000 revs (proper sickener when your trying to put a honda civic in its place) I am going to do an oil and filter change as well roughing up the steel clutch plates.
I have read a few posts regarding this issue and there seems to be varying views on which oil to use. so can you point me in the right direction please.
i have a 2000 Falco (black)
Thanks
MH
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:04 pm
by blinkey501
15/50 or 10/40 semi synthetic,"NOT" fully synthetic
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:44 pm
by D-Rider
Yes, if you are getting clutch slip, go for
10/40 semi-synth (bike oil not car oil that may have friction modifiers added)
Also check you don't have other clutch-related issues - maybe the plates need roughening and/or maybe the clutch mechanism isn't releasing properly .... though probably an oil change will solve it
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:07 pm
by mellow haze
Thanks to both of you i will give some 10w40 a go and look at the clutch at the same time (weekend) I'll let you know if there is any improvement.
Cheers
MH
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:52 pm
by mangocrazy
Probably the best deal you'll get will be from Opie Oils - registered users of this site get an additional discount from their already very reasonable prices. Here:
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=10144
My preference is for Motul 5100 semi-synth 10/40 or 15/50. Excellent oil at very keen prices.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:51 am
by mellow haze
Thanks for the advice, i did an oil and filter change yesterday used 10w/40 I also had clutch apart and gave the steel plates a rub on some concrete as mentioned in other posts.
No clutch slip any more (just wait Till the morning Honda Civic You won't get away this time
)
Very happy
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:40 pm
by blinkey501
mellow haze wrote:
No clutch slip any more (just wait Till the morning Honda Civic You won't get away this time
)
Thats the spirit
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:38 pm
by Cathcart
Sorry to jump in but need to ask due to the falco being funny with the clutch... I've always been a Castrol power 1 user, this an ok oil for the falco too? Part synth, 10w40....
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:18 pm
by blinkey501
Cathcart wrote:Sorry to jump in but need to ask due to the falco being funny with the clutch... I've always been a Castrol power 1 user, this an ok oil for the falco too? Part synth, 10w40....
I use castrol power 1 and no issues
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:00 pm
by Salty
I am using Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-50 (fully synth) without any problems in a 2003 Falco, but some folk reckon early bikes clutches don't like fully synth. However this is what Castrol recommend.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:10 pm
by D-Rider
Salty wrote:I am using Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-50 (fully synth) without any problems in a 2003 Falco, but some folk reckon early bikes clutches don't like fully synth. However this is what Castrol recommend.
SOME early bikes clutches don't like fully synth
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:15 pm
by Cathcart
Mines an "03" but I play on the safe side so will probably go with semi synth.
Appreciated though.
Pain getting neutral and service is due... Best get it done I guess.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:20 pm
by D-Rider
Cathcart wrote:Mines an "03" but I play on the safe side so will probably go with semi synth.
Appreciated though.
Pain getting neutral and service is due... Best get it done I guess.
A manufactured-in-03 or an 03-plate?
The label on the subframe rail under the rider's seat will confirm.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:52 pm
by Cathcart
I'll need to check that mate, its 03 plate but will try remember to check label... Its bronze also with black frame...
Also, how do I know if I've the long oil filter cap?
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:02 pm
by Kwackerz
the longer one is domed.
see here for a pic and explanation
http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/ ... oduct=4918
(edited for better pics)