I once watched a grown man almost come to tears when the guy at the motorcycle shop told him the clutch in his Harley was slipping because he started using Synthetic oil after using Conventional for thousands of miles. Any problem using Synthetic after using 'dino' for something 2022 or later? KLX 300.
Synthetic after 'Dino'
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Nope, no issue. What oil are you planning on running in the KLX?
I have swapped back-and-forth in my street bikes, no issues. Someone will be along to to share information that it's clutch health and clutch adjustment versus the oil if there is an issue. Just a friendly heads up.
Not on a Harley clutch, or any other oil used in a Harley.,,,
i swap back and forth all the time
BigCahuna, I believe the JASO spec post was with reference to the OP and his KLX 300...
High mileage has always been and forever be the true cause of clutch slip...
The highly refined and 100% pure synthetic was never the cause of clutch slip...
When the manufacture recommends Semi Synthetics which is a possible 50
50 mix of Synthetic's uniform molecules and Mineral's varying molecules...
there is no problem reaching your clutch expectations...
High mileage has always been and forever be the true cause of clutch slip...
The highly refined and 100% pure synthetic was never the cause of clutch slip...
When the manufacture recommends Semi Synthetics which is a possible 50
50 mix of Synthetic's uniform molecules and Mineral's varying molecules...
there is no problem reaching your clutch expectations...
Where's your copy and pasted graph showing the power just absolutely shooting skyward on mineral oil?
Ahh, here it is.
Understanding synthetics means more refining to remove less desirable
elements from crude until what’s left is mostly higher-performing
molecular structures. Waxy stuff had to go because it made oil congeal
at winter temperatures. Aromatics had to go because they lost
viscosity too rapidly when hot. Unsaturates had to go because they
were vulnerable to heat-driven gumming and sludging. And so on.
Synthetics were invented to give owners advantages conventional oils could not...
technically speaking they will meet and exceed your mileage expectations...
Manufacture synthetic goals...
Higher viscosity index
Better viscosity stability at varied temperatures
Better chemical and shear stability
Consistent fluidity
Better lubricity at low temperatures
Faster lubrication at start-up in low temperatures
Resistance to oxidation (thickening), thermal breakdown, and oil sludge problem
Excellent protection at high temperatures
Engine cleanliness
Outstanding protection against harmful deposits
Cleaner running engines
Lower oil evaporation
More engine power
Lower maintenance cost
Only been since Saturday that I called it that someone would be along... Peace and quiet lasted for a few days anyhow.
I remember when HD mech's said synth. oils would make the motors bearings ''skate'' as synth was too slippery. Until they came out with their own synth. oil.
Just use a JASO wet clutch oil in any flavor you want in that KLX. For me going dino or semi isn't worth saving a few rubles over using a synth. oil, unless the bike isn't worth more than the oil costs.
Just use a JASO wet clutch oil in any flavor you want in that KLX. For me going dino or semi isn't worth saving a few rubles over using a synth. oil, unless the bike isn't worth more than the oil costs.
In the 'old' days, I always put 20w50 Valvoline Racing Oil in a motorcycle. So complicated now. I guess I'll run over to the Yamaha shop and pony up for whatever Yamalube they recommend. The most expensive probably.
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