klr650 with zx10 motor

[wingrj@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/21/02 19:01:22, clack44@... writes:

>What oil type is best for the KLR650? Would a synthetic blend be a >better choice than a regular brand?

Castrol 30w - 2 KLR650s 1990 - retired at 65,000 miles 1995 - currently at 41,000 miles and counting. Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[wingrj@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/22/02 19:55:29, oldtimer2@... writes:

>> >What oil type is best for the KLR650? Would a synthetic blend be a >> >better choice than a regular brand? >> Castrol 30w - 2 KLR650s >> 1990 - retired at 65,000 miles >> 1995 - currently at 41,000 miles and counting. > > Any rebuilds or major repairs along the way? I heard 25K was about >the limit on this bike? Thanks,Mike

I put on about 10K per year. Had the valves checked each year, replaced the front, rear sprocket, chain once per year. Changed oil when needed. Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[marshall]

David, I think you may be leaving one important fact out of your comparison of synthetic vs. conventional oils. Synthetics are far superior due at least in large part to the lack of waxes and paraffin's. These could be removed from conventional oils but the cost would be prohibitive. This info courtesy of the oil gurus at Mobil Oil. (I owned a fast lube shop and was a Mobil distributor) I use Mobil One in all my engines, works great. Just my .04 worth, Marshall in Slidell, La 95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served)

----- Original Message ----- From: "David Kelly" To: "clack44" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 7:56 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Oil > "clack44" writes: > > What oil type is best for the KLR650? Would a synthetic blend be a > > better choice than a regular brand? > There is nothing magic about "synthetic". Refined motor oil and > synthetic motor oil are motor oil. The only difference is how they are > manufactured. However no to manufacturers can fully agree on the exact > formula for any given application. By using synthetic manufacturing > methods a manufacturer has more control over exactly what they make > where refining is a process of continuing approximations. My point > being that I believe there is more difference between any two oils than > the difference between "synthetic" and "refined". > I do believe Mobil-1 is a superior motor oil and that their > manufacturing methods allow them to select just the right hydrocarbons > to produce an oil which flows better at low temperatures and survives > high temperatures. As for "slippier oil kills clutches", I see no > evidence. > > -- > David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly@... >

[wingrj@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/25/02 13:54:59, rm@... writes:

>The proof is in the pudding. There are several listmembers who've taken >their KLR's beyond 60,000 miles on car oil. I'm just past the halfway >mark.

Bingo; #1-1990 KLR650; 65,000K miles. #2-1995 KLR650; 42,000K miles and counting. Oil = Castrol 30wt Viewed best in the text font 'Courier' ___ /___\ (!* *!) __\^-^/__ / ___ \ _/ |___| \_ (__\=/ \=/__) O=|_[ ]_|=O \.---./ | = = | | =.-.= | !_|| ||_! =|| ||= | | | | _____`-'_____ Wish I could go through life like I go through traffic

[TLrydr@aol.com]

Any one useing castrol synthetic, Thay have a price drop in my area, Its 4.35 a Qt. Mobil 1 is up to 5.00 bucks a QT... I no its pennys but when ya got 7 bikes 2 cars and a lawwn mower it matters. Mike williams Rocket Scientist Nuclear Pulverization Lab [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Johan Brunius]

Hi! What kind of oil shall I use, and where to I fill it up? (I know where the glass is where you can see the oil) thank you a totaly new biker [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Dave Jakeman]

.....Now you've done it.... Jake

[Devon Jarvis]

For winter, 10w40. The rest of the time, 20w50. The sight glass is used with the bike held level, so you need a friend to help or a convenient wall to lean the bike against for adding the oil. As far as brand, some people swear by expensive motorcycle-specific oils. Some swear by far less expensive automotive oils. The bike seems not to care too much. Borrow someone's owners manual, that will list the oil weights and specifications recommended by Kawi. You'll find it includes most of the oils available. 2.5L is printed on the case next to the glass (at least on the US bikes), but this amount will put the level above the sight glass. Or, you can add oil to the top line on the sight glass. People on this list do it both ways, both swear their way is the right way, and the bike seems to ignore the difference. The filler is 6" above the sight glass, on top of the clutch cover. Devon A15-Z Johan Brunius wrote:

>Hi! > >What kind of oil shall I use, and where to I fill it up? (I know where >the glass is where you can see the oil) > >thank you > >a totaly new biker > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > >

[bill sels]

My bike is resting in warm basement waiting for a warm day>>< padded seat >< new battery and fresh oil and filter >< bike has 2400 miles now no serious off roadng yet what do you guys reccommend as BEST oil for me to use?? i ride mostly 2 lane paved roads under 60 mph some dirt and gully washed roads getting to creeks and strip pits >< i use my bke to get to fishing holes too far in woods for me to walk to eddie self www.freeflowplumbing.com ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/

[Keith Saltzer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, bill sels wrote:

> My bike is resting in warm basement waiting for > a warm day>> tires >< padded seat >< new battery and fresh > oil and filter >< bike has 2400 miles now no > serious off roadng yet what do you guys > reccommend as BEST oil for me to use?? i ride > mostly 2 lane paved roads under 60 mph some > dirt and gully washed roads getting to creeks > and strip pits >< i use my bke to get to > fishing holes too far in woods for me to walk > to eddie self www.freeflowplumbing.com

Oh no. He DIDN'T just ask about oil did he? Here we go again. MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special) uses Amsoil 20-50 synthetic