Synthetic or Non-Synthetic, what's good for Lifan Eng.?

Ridgeline · 03-28-2007, 01:13 PM

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.

red2003 · 03-28-2007, 01:20 PM

I would definately recommend a full synthetic after the breakin period. Just make sure you use one that is "wet clutch" safe.

ambassador · 03-28-2007, 01:40 PM

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...

FMYStreetRacer · 03-28-2007, 07:13 PM

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.

ob1 · 03-28-2007, 08:07 PM

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.

FMYStreetRacer · 03-29-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ob1

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.

very true. my old scoot had no oil leak untill i put synthetic in it. then it was leaking like a siv.

03-28-2007, 01:13 PM	#1
Ridgeline Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Comox Valley, British Columbia Posts: 49	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
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,247	I would definately recommend a full synthetic after the breakin period. Just make sure you use one that is "wet clutch" safe. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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03-28-2007, 01:40 PM	#3
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	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... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-28-2007, 07:13 PM	#4
FMYStreetRacer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 416	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. __________________ Roketa DB-07a HID Headlight
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03-28-2007, 08:07 PM	#5
ob1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 499	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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