What oil to use....??

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Araf
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What oil to use....??

Post by Araf »

Well its that time of year when the old speedtriple could do with an oil change.

Last time I changed it I used Mobil 1 Racing 4T fully syn, because thats what's recommended in the user Manuel (& at £42 for 4l).

So was just wondering if I should stick with the Mobil 1 or if anyone could recommend another oil just as good....??
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by Kwacky »

If you're happy with it then stick with that.

I love motul but that's more to do with the smell.
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by Blade »

Ask Opie Oils really helpful knowledgeable guys and they normal have a promotion on.
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Re: What oil to use....??

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Ive used Silkolene Pro 4 4T Fully Synthetic in the passed. I've just had the bike serviced and they use the same stuff as well
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by StMarks »

I'm not so bothered about the smell, so I prefer....:
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However my bike like to use Castrol Power Racing, as specified.

Hth.
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Motul 300v
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by Bratty »

I was gonna say cod liver oil.
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by Deegee »

Same as Blade - Opie's are spot on, in fact at the moment they have a promotion on Castrol oils, the current Triumph recommended oil is Castrol Power1 4t fully synth 10/40w, which they are flogging for £34.99 for a 4L can. I'll be getting a couple of cans at that price btw. Fwiw the semi synth is £29 for 4L.
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Re: What oil to use....??

Post by Araf »

Thanks guys, ended up going to opie oils and got the castrol power1 4t fully synth like alot of you recommend. Thanks again.... (clap) .
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