Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Crazycastillian on March 08, 2015, 11:14:14 AM

Title: Full Synthetics
Post by: Crazycastillian on March 08, 2015, 11:14:14 AM
I had dealer replace clutch and spring last year and the put Dino oil in it and said I'd be better if I at least went two or three oil changes before going full synthetic. Is this true? I've got about 3000 on new clutch and getting her ready for the season I'd like to use Amsoil full syn but don't want to damage clutch. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ride safe brothers, Matt
Title: Re: Full Synthetics
Post by: greenbarn on March 08, 2015, 12:34:15 PM
I see no reason for him to say that.  I don't know of anything in synthetic oil that could damage your clutch.  Of course, make sure it's motorcycle oil - for wet clutches. 
Title: Re: Full Synthetics
Post by: chief on March 08, 2015, 16:16:01 PM
Nah, go with the full synthetic. I've used it in all my bikes from mile 1 since... ahhh... since... well for a long time... Make sure its for bikes with wet clutches... ie NO FRICTION MODIFIERS! 
Title: Re: Full Synthetics
Post by: John Hopkins on March 09, 2015, 13:51:02 PM
I have noticed that all the cheap semi synth 10/40 oils that sell for about $12 a gallon are marked API SC along with five other ratings..

API SC is supposed to be motorcycle rated for wet clutches but I don't think I would trust everything printed on a packet these days.

I'm paying $48 a gallon for my Castrol power 1.

John.
Title: Re: Full Synthetics
Post by: Elmo Hayride on March 10, 2015, 10:53:06 AM
I use Kawasaki full synthetic and it costs less than $10usd a quart. Never had a problem with it.