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03-28-2007, 01:13 PM | #1 |
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Synthetic or Non-Synthetic, what's good for Lifan Eng.?
I don't know if the subject has been brought up before but as I am getting everything ready for my Lifan 200-5 (better chain, larger front sprocket, and Loctite!) I am debating the option of which oil I will run in the Bike? My street bikes ran with MOTUL SYNTHETIC and were smooth as can be, I know that for the break in period on the bike I'll use regular oil but after the break in I need to know if it will make a differance using full synthetic in the Lifan engine? Let me know of your experiences.
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03-28-2007, 01:20 PM | #2 |
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I would definately recommend a full synthetic after the breakin period. Just make sure you use one that is "wet clutch" safe.
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03-28-2007, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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I started using Mobil 1 20w-50 for 4-strokes after my break-in and I haven't had any issues so far, runs like a top...
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03-28-2007, 07:13 PM | #4 |
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i have the OHC engine but i've been useing normal car 0-40 mobile 1. so far so good. i've noticed that the vibrations don't feel as bad but that's about it.
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03-28-2007, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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If your engine has any kind of oil leak with regular oil, it will leak worse with synthetic oil. Pay close attention to any oil leak, and fix it before switching to synthetic.
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03-29-2007, 07:56 AM | #6 | |
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