Monty
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OK, I know the oil issue gets beat to death so I'll keep it simple. I'll explain what I'm looking at doing then ask the question.
Since my bike is new and I'm still in break in, I've decided to change my oil at my 500 and 1000 mile break in points. I bought the bike and did a hard (ish) break in for the first 15 miles (www.mototuneusa.com) to seat the rings. I then change the oil and filter immediately and went with BelRay 10w40 non synthetic and OEM filter. I am now at 500 miles and want to change oil again before taking her above 5500 rpms. My long range plan is oil changes again at 1,000 and 1,500 and then full synth at 2,000 miles. I know it's probably overkill, but I'm a little quirky that way, and oil is a cheap investment so I'd like to keep it pretty fresh while the motor is breaking in.
Question: The BelRay is good oil but it's $6 a quart. Can I use an SL rated car oil (e.g. valvoline) and an OEM filter? The oil spec calls for SF or SG rated oil, and car oil is SL rated. From what I've read, SF and SG are outdated specs...but the only materials I can find reference car motors, not bikes. Keep in mind the oil will get changed every 500 miles until I go full synth at 2,000.
Thanks for your opinions.
Monty
Since my bike is new and I'm still in break in, I've decided to change my oil at my 500 and 1000 mile break in points. I bought the bike and did a hard (ish) break in for the first 15 miles (www.mototuneusa.com) to seat the rings. I then change the oil and filter immediately and went with BelRay 10w40 non synthetic and OEM filter. I am now at 500 miles and want to change oil again before taking her above 5500 rpms. My long range plan is oil changes again at 1,000 and 1,500 and then full synth at 2,000 miles. I know it's probably overkill, but I'm a little quirky that way, and oil is a cheap investment so I'd like to keep it pretty fresh while the motor is breaking in.
Question: The BelRay is good oil but it's $6 a quart. Can I use an SL rated car oil (e.g. valvoline) and an OEM filter? The oil spec calls for SF or SG rated oil, and car oil is SL rated. From what I've read, SF and SG are outdated specs...but the only materials I can find reference car motors, not bikes. Keep in mind the oil will get changed every 500 miles until I go full synth at 2,000.
Thanks for your opinions.
Monty