Fact or Fiction

adam · 14-Mar-2005, 20:58

went to get some oil today and was told by shop that I should only use semi Synthetic up until 4000 miles then go on to fully synthetic. is this right?

NBs996 · 14-Mar-2005, 21:05

Dunno really. I thought it was just up to the 600 mile service??

rcgbob44 · 14-Mar-2005, 21:20

Some people say that its best to use a semi synthetic oil during the running period to help with the run in process and when the engine is run in you should change to a fully synthetic type.

I just use the shell oil recomended in the manual!.
I beleive that shazzam did a detailed posting about this subject a little while ago.

psychlist · 15-Mar-2005, 08:06

....Don't forget Slick5o

Mr_S · 15-Mar-2005, 11:18

How about this site

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I used this on my previous 2 bikes, and the dyno method to bed in my new pistons after this winters rebuild.

BDG · 15-Mar-2005, 12:55

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Originally posted by Mr_S
How about this site

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I used this on my previous 2 bikes, and the dyno method to bed in my new pistons after this winters rebuild.

Very interesting reading which ties in with a lot of stuff i've heard from other engine builders, i.e. not too gentle, vary the laod,no synthetic oil, but this is by far the most comprehensive article i've read. Great stuff

Mr_S · 15-Mar-2005, 13:12

This is the page you get if you sign up for the newsletter

http://mototuneusa.com/thanx.htm

more stuff in there.

JPM · 15-Mar-2005, 13:30

Just read this, and it is easy to understand the principles, and to be fair this is how they run the race bikes in, John had mine on his dyno and explained the process which is pretty much the same cycles as per the website.

BDG · 15-Mar-2005, 13:37

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Originally posted by jpmercer
Just read this, and it is easy to understand the principles, and to be fair this is how they run the race bikes in, John had mine on his dyno and explained the process which is pretty much the same cycles as per the website.

Argh, dare i say this, but most people run theirs in upright and not on their side

Sorry

JPM · 15-Mar-2005, 13:40

Quote:

Originally posted by BDG

Quote:

Originally posted by jpmercer
Just read this, and it is easy to understand the principles, and to be fair this is how they run the race bikes in, John had mine on his dyno and explained the process which is pretty much the same cycles as per the website.

Argh, dare i say this, but most people run theirs in upright and not on their side

Sorry

Ya cheeky git!

I think you'll find John did run mine in upright, but the fool let me have the keys... then it went horribly sideways and down..... fnarrrrgh!

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14-Mar-2005, 20:58	#1
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy Fact or Fiction went to get some oil today and was told by shop that I should only use semi Synthetic up until 4000 miles then go on to fully synthetic. is this right? Reply

14-Mar-2005, 21:05	#2
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx Dunno really. I thought it was just up to the 600 mile service?? Reply

15-Mar-2005, 08:06	#4
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! And when it\'s run in........ ....Don't forget Slick5o Reply

15-Mar-2005, 11:18	#5
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport How about this site http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm I used this on my previous 2 bikes, and the dyno method to bed in my new pistons after this winters rebuild. Reply

15-Mar-2005, 13:12	#7
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport This is the page you get if you sign up for the newsletter http://mototuneusa.com/thanx.htm more stuff in there. Reply

15-Mar-2005, 13:30	#8
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Just read this, and it is easy to understand the principles, and to be fair this is how they run the race bikes in, John had mine on his dyno and explained the process which is pretty much the same cycles as per the website. Reply