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My 89 exup is in need of an oil change so what oil should I use and how much do I need.
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Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx

The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Redline, Amsoil, Shell Advance Ultra 4 and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100, Castrol Power 1, Shell Advance VSX and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives.

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Post by MMUK »

oilman wrote:Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal

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Tim
Sorry Tim but that is the wrong spec.

The FZR1000 takes 20W40 or 10W30 depending on climate. I use 20W40 in summer and 10W30 in winter.
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I've used 10w 40 semi synthetic for the last 17 years with this bike and 7 years with my FZ750 and not had a problem. :nod:
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I've always used 10W 40 semi, all year round without any issues.
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MMUK wrote:
oilman wrote:Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal

Cheers

Tim
Sorry Tim but that is the wrong spec.

The FZR1000 takes 20W40 or 10W30 depending on climate. I use 20W40 in summer and 10W30 in winter.
MMUK is correct. The exup handbook specifies the above, however, like most others I have used 10w40 for 25 years on mine with no ill effects to date :rolleyes:

20w40 engine oil was specified for my previous bike, a big air cooled V twin Yamaha MT01, but I could never find any, so I used a 20w50 motorcycle oil instead :nod:
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if its any help Rock Oil do a 15/50 which covers all bases and is a happy medium between the two
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MMUK wrote:
oilman wrote:Hi

A 10w-40 is ideal

Cheers

Tim
Sorry Tim but that is the wrong spec.

The FZR1000 takes 20W40 or 10W30 depending on climate. I use 20W40 in summer and 10W30 in winter.
I have doubled checked, in the UK 10w-40 is fine for the FZR1000 and FZR1000R

No need to change grades.

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