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So synthetic definitely better with oil consumption, but is it run smoother than the conventional oil? And something bugs me, are you using operating hours for OCI?

So are you saying UOA analysis could be misleading? Given they may not actually telling what's going on in your engine. Furthermore, will the sludge trapped in the engine or is it caught by the oil filter?

Originally Posted by andyd How much oil is a full sump? On something that can run at 9000 rpm, I would want clean oil. Also on a small aircoole engine, I would expect a certain amount of consumption, so frequent checks . Max oil capacity 1.2L, periodic 1L. Many riders here reporting oil...

Originally Posted by Papa Bear I have a 2013 SYM Classic Wolf 150 https://www.alliancepowersports.com/models/wolf.html and it has had pretty well a steady diet of Shell Rotella T (T4) 15W-40 all it's life. Shell Rotella T (T4) is JASO MA spec'd - I would argue it is all you will ever "need"...

Wow I wasn't expecting for lots of response, thanks guys! Originally Posted by andyd Thickest oil you can find easily. Isn't there a chart for which oil to use in temp range. 32-120F? I favor 20w50. Conventional or synthetic has little meaning these days. Air cooled motor cycle oil...

Does that mean wet clutch? If it is, then yes the oil shared with transmission. Here she is

Originally Posted by donnyj08 More Touring Photos on my XSR900 Lovely pic!

Hello there, I'm a complete noob in motorcycle and oil so I need guidance from oil expert and enthusiast like you guys. My motorcycle is an entry-level air-cooled 150cc from Honda. It's still in break-in process, currently sitting at 1600 km. I already changed the oil three times at 300, 800...