jgitt
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Got an 05 Busa, little of 15k miles. I've had the bike since 6500 miles, change the oil twice a year with the amount of riding I do, usually once before season, and another mid/late season, again, depending on how much riding I get in.
Since I've owned the bike, I only use OEM oil Filter, and OEM conventional Suzuki oil. I have been scouring this forum along with google about switching to Synthetic, and seems like the general consensus is to go synthetic. I guess I don't know what I'd be looking to gain out of going full synthetic (obviously better engine protection if applicable), maybe smoothen the shifts up a little bit, and it looks like people are claiming to "Feel" more power from the bike. After reading I've landed on the Suzuki oils again, the R7000 semi synthetic and R9000 Full. I cannot find anyone with a Busa who's got a review, or really any reviews for that matter. I guess my questions are the generic + some.
- With my mileage would it be wise to go full/semi? An explanation to support you answer would be helpful. What should I expect to gain over what I'm using now? Are there any concerns with moving to a Full synthetic this late in the bikes life? Other than what the oil companies claim, any benefits?
- Can anyone comment on the R9000 Full synthetic oil? Experience with it in hot conditions? KCMO can get quite warm during riding season
This is not me asking for a synthetic oil recommendation, unless you have visual lab results any oil recommendation I feel is subjective
I'm really looking for someone with experience with the R9000 oil, or even the R7000. I don't want to deter people from responding but I also don't want to create the Millionth and 1 generic synthetic oil discussion thread....Riding season is right around the corner and I was about to order the usual oil/filter when the R9000 popped up and sparked my curiosity around making the switch to Semi/Full.
Since I've owned the bike, I only use OEM oil Filter, and OEM conventional Suzuki oil. I have been scouring this forum along with google about switching to Synthetic, and seems like the general consensus is to go synthetic. I guess I don't know what I'd be looking to gain out of going full synthetic (obviously better engine protection if applicable), maybe smoothen the shifts up a little bit, and it looks like people are claiming to "Feel" more power from the bike. After reading I've landed on the Suzuki oils again, the R7000 semi synthetic and R9000 Full. I cannot find anyone with a Busa who's got a review, or really any reviews for that matter. I guess my questions are the generic + some.
- With my mileage would it be wise to go full/semi? An explanation to support you answer would be helpful. What should I expect to gain over what I'm using now? Are there any concerns with moving to a Full synthetic this late in the bikes life? Other than what the oil companies claim, any benefits?
- Can anyone comment on the R9000 Full synthetic oil? Experience with it in hot conditions? KCMO can get quite warm during riding season
This is not me asking for a synthetic oil recommendation, unless you have visual lab results any oil recommendation I feel is subjective
I'm really looking for someone with experience with the R9000 oil, or even the R7000. I don't want to deter people from responding but I also don't want to create the Millionth and 1 generic synthetic oil discussion thread....Riding season is right around the corner and I was about to order the usual oil/filter when the R9000 popped up and sparked my curiosity around making the switch to Semi/Full.
