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Old 08-25-2010, 08:55 AM
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hey all i have a 06 ozark 250 that got a complete engine overhaul 14 hours ago. i am thinking of switching to synthetic oil. is 14 hours enough time on the motor to switch to synthetic and what kind, type, brand, and weight would you recommend? right now i am running valvoline motorcycle and atv oil.10w40? might be 20w50. any input? thanks!
 
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Old 08-25-2010, 09:32 AM
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Amsoil 0w-40 great in ant ATV at all temp ranges. I think it only comes in 0w-40. and its made for wet clutches also.
 
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Old 08-25-2010, 10:59 AM
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I thought amsoil also came in a 10w40. I like mobil 1 for my clutch. But use amsoil for my pre mix. Both are great oils. As far as 14 hours I'm not sure. That sounds about right to me.
 
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Synthetic in the clutchs eh.....I didn't think you could do that.
I gotta look into that stuff.
 
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on low hp machines its not such a big deal to use the stuff , on big hp units not a good idea, good for the engin but not the clutch
 
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Synthetic in the clutchs eh.....I didn't think you could do that.
I gotta look into that stuff.
As long as its motorcycle grade, no street bike does not have a wet clutch and no body with a 100 plus HP street rocket would use conventional oil.
 
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That explains that. Thanks.
I've been into the race scene more than any so that must be why I was told it's a no-no in the clutchs.
My daughter used Mobile1 in the motor side and 10-40 in the clutch side of her 450R.
 
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