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Synthetics Are Best Choice For Motorcycle Oils
Author : Steve Tarini
It isn't a matter of which oil is best for my motorcycle, but which synthetic oil is best. Motorcycle owners tend to be a bit more in tune to what's going out there and can look past the advertising hype.
One question that often comes up is, can you use automotive oils in a motorcycle? It's not a good idea to use car oils in motorcycles because the additive packages is completely different. Automotive oils have had to reduce the amount of zinc and other anti--wear additives because of the adverse affects they cause to catalytic converters.
Motorcycle oils are permitted to add significant amounts of anti--wear additives and you should always take advantage of this. Motorcycle oils will run hotter then car engines therefore are producing more friction. With the increase in additive packages associated with motorcycle oils you will experience less wear.
There really isn't much of an argument anymore on the benefits of synthetic lubricants. Anyone still choosing to use petroleum oil in their motorcycle are really going to see a drop in performance. No matter what the cost, synthetics are a far better investment. Given the fact that synthetics lower operating temperatures this benefit alone is worth the extra cost.
There is also no truth to some motorcycle dealers telling you that you have to run their branded version of oil in your bike. Running an oil other than their branded version will not void your factory warranty. Do not get caught up in all the hype over private label oils. Do you really think a certain motorcycle manufacturer actually makes their own oil? Of course not, it's put out for bid and the cheapest bidder wins so be careful using these types of oils.
If your dealer insist that you use their oil while your bike is under warranty and you want to use another brand all you have to do is this: Tell the dealer you want to use brand x and if you can't use this oil have them put it in writing and state the reason why. Federal Laws state that no warranty can be voided by verbal instruction only, it must be in writing.
First of all no dealer will ever do this because legally they know they can't. If however they did then according to the Magnuson-Moss Act you are entitled to their branded oil for free. Keep that in mind the next time your dealer tries to force you into using their brand of oil.
What should you look for in a motorcycle oil? Your biggest concern should be reducing operating temperatures. This is especially true of air cooled bikes that don't have the added advantage of being liquid cooled. Of course you always want to be certain your oil meets the proper specs listed in your owners manual. The corresponding specs can be found on the back of the motorcycle oil bottle.
Talk with other motorcycle owners that have done their own experiments and compare. The best advice can usually come from an experienced motorcycle mechanic that has torn down an engine and seen exactly how much wear has occurred. Running a few simple test yourself can narrow your selection down fairly quickly. Stick with the synthetics because comparing petroleum oils will be a waste of time.
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Leading Lubrication Expert Steve Tarini has not only been an Amsoil Dealer for 14+ years, but also a seasoned off-road competitor in motocross, enduros, hare scrambles and ISDE qualifiers. Experience goes a long way in the field of motorcycles especially when it comes to choosing the proper lubricants. Amsoil Motorcycle Oils outperform all other motorcycle oils. Download our free White Paper
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Submitted : 2010-03-19 Word Count : 1 Popularity: 84 Times Viewed: 12
