Redline synthetic oil

[MeatyFrank]

Quick question for you guys...when I bought my hayabusa the guy told me he put in Redline oil...from what I have read this is a synthetic oil...since the stores around me don't carry redline do you guys have a recommendation for what oil I should use...I just want to make sure that the oil I use is compatible...I assume most synthetics would be compatible but I just wanted to make sure...thanks for your help.
-Chad

 

[baites1]

I use Redline, but I've heard good things about Amsoil. (What I'd use if I couldn't find redline)

 

[MeatyFrank]

Well, I was thinking about using Mobil1 MX4T 10w40 because I have done some searches and that oil seems to be a popular choice. I can't seem to find any local stores that sell Redline and I don't really want to order it. I assume that there won't be any conflicts with switching to this oil will there be? I'm not very familiar with synthetics so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks again guys!!!
-Chad

 

[moondog]

The shop by me just started carring Silkolene, I'm on my first change w/ Pro4 plus. So far, so good....shifts smoother (really just like the red color). It's pricey stuff, about $50 per change. I really think any full synthetic made for a motorcycle will do the trick.

 

[MeatyFrank]

Thanks for the help...I'll probably just go to the local stores and see what full synthetics are available.

 

[05HayabusaR&B]

Thanks for the help...I'll probably just go to the local stores and see what full synthetics are available.

Caution always make sure the Syn. Is for Motorcycles. I Bought a GSX1000. the clutch slipped Bad.. the dealer put in a new Clutch and it Slipped Bad. Someone had put in Mobil 1 Gold Cap with all the polymers.. ruins clutches quickly .. So they traded me for the Bus Lucky me... I called the old owner and that is what he told me he done..

 

[MeatyFrank]

Would Castrol Syntec be okay? I looked and couldn't find any synthetic oils that specified for motorcycles. Thanks again guys.

 

[BusaWizard]

Well, I was thinking about using Mobil1 MX4T 10w40 because I have done some searches and that oil seems to be a popular choice. I can't seem to find any local stores that sell Redline and I don't really want to order it. I assume that there won't be any conflicts with switching to this oil will there be? I'm not very familiar with synthetics so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks again guys!!!
-Chad

+1 Walmart 7.59Qt.

 

[BigDiesel]

if you're havin problems findn premium synthetic oils, try a bike(or...gulp...a car)performance shop. They may not have what u need in inventory, but they can probly get it for a reasonable price.

and ordering may still be a good route to go-if you're doin your own oil change to save a few, mite be worth it to buy in bulk. just my .02

 

[drumminman]

Yeah, don't be shy about ordering what you want if shops around you don't carry it. That's what I've done as most around here only carry Amsoil. It's decent oil, but there's better.

I would recommend going with an ester based, which Redline is. I've never tried it, but I just put in Maxima 4 Extra and it's far superior anything I've tried so far.

Other ester based bike oils are that get good reviews are Silkolene, Motul, and Royal Purple.

Hope this helps

 

[moondog]

I used Castrol Synthec evo before the Silkolene, matter of fact, evo is what the local dealer puts in if you don't specify.