What oil should I use

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mellow haze · #1 Post by **mellow haze** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:54 pm

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

blinkey501 · #2 Post by **blinkey501** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:04 pm

15/50 or 10/40 semi synthetic,"NOT" fully synthetic

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:44 pm

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

mellow haze · #4 Post by **mellow haze** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:07 pm

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

#5 Post by **mangocrazy** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:52 pm

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.

mellow haze · #6 Post by **mellow haze** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:51 am

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

blinkey501 · #7 Post by **blinkey501** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:40 pm

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

Cathcart · #8 Post by **Cathcart** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:38 pm

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....

blinkey501 · #9 Post by **blinkey501** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:18 pm

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

Salty · #10 Post by **Salty** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:00 pm

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.

D-Rider · #11 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:10 pm

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

Cathcart · #12 Post by **Cathcart** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:15 pm

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.

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:20 pm

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.

Cathcart · #14 Post by **Cathcart** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:52 pm

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?

#15 Post by **Kwackerz** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:02 pm

the longer one is domed.

see here for a pic and explanation

http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/ ... oduct=4918

(edited for better pics)