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**dreamseller** · 05-03-2012, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Its 12900 today

. Are you using 20W40 oil? I wan't to move from 10W30 FS and try the Motul 300V

Yes. But I'm using mineral.

Which grade will you be switching too? I believe they have a 15W50 and a 10W40 in 300V. Correct me if I'm wrong.

**Binoy** · 05-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

Yes. But I'm using mineral.

Which grade will you be switching too? I believe they have a 15W50 and a 10W40 in 300V. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Defnitely the 10W40 only

. 50 will be too much for the bike. Coz i have used the 15W50 in my FZ16 and when revved hard the oil started to leak from the oil cap portion

Also planning to go for Motul fork oil, as it is more thick it will reduce the front end dive atleast a lil

.

**dreamseller** · 05-03-2012, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Defnitely the 10W40 only

. 50 will be too much for the bike.

Thought as much

Keep us posted.

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Also planning to go for Motul fork oil, as it is more thick it will reduce the front end dive atleast a lil

.

Now that is something I've been waiting to hear. I would love to know how it behaves with thicker oil. Methinks it should do well to the front dive part without compromising on the plush ride.

OT: RG, my saddlebags will take some more time to come. So you'll have to wait a tad more for a review.

**aargee** · 05-03-2012, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

Same question to you, as I've written above. 10W30 good enough for chennai heat?

So far its with standing good. We did a non stop ride (call it 2-3 min break each time for 2-3 times if you want) for over 400+ Kms from Masinagudi to Ulundurpet & there was no issues noted

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

Couldn't have been put in a better way. At 4k, in 6th gear the engine definitely lugs

To answer Nagoo's question more precise, check the difference from 62 onwards & 67 onward, one can see world of difference at 6th gear.

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

One question which...5th gear. All is well?

Sorry buddy, mine doesn't have or I haven't noticed

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

Yes. But I'm using mineral.

Which grade will you be switching too? I believe they have a 15W50 and a 10W40 in 300V. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Originally posted by Binoy View Post

Defnitely the 10W40 only...oil cap portion

Very strongly agree with you Binoy; cent percent right

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

OT: RG, my saddlebags will take some more time to come. So you'll have to wait a tad more for a review.

No issues; I'll have it by then 'cause I can't wait for more; I'll probably go with Rynox say in less than 2 weeks from now.

**Mail2vasant** · 05-03-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

One question which I've heard being asked here couple of times: There is a certain tick tick sound (which is very fast) while pulling the bike from 4.5k in 4th or 5th gear. All is well?

Some similar sound exists in my bike also. I think the bike makes this sound only when the bike is in one higher gear(what it should be in) and the bike is at less than 4k rpm and i open the throttle completely. The sound is at about 4.5k rpm. Last week i went for my 4th paid service and i forgot to mention this in the job card. Will visit my SVC this weekend.

**harsh_66328** · 05-03-2012, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post

Some similar sound exists in my bike also. I think the bike makes this sound only when the bike is in one higher gear(what it should be in) and the bike is at less than 4k rpm and i open the throttle completely. The sound is at about 4.5k rpm. Last week i went for my 4th paid service and i forgot to mention this in the job card. Will visit my SVC this weekend.

Let us know what causes this and if it gets solved, how?

**dreamseller** · 05-03-2012, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

No issues; I'll have it by then 'cause I can't wait for more; I'll probably go with Rynox say in less than 2 weeks from now.

Sorry saar, couldn't be of help.

Anyway, now that you're getting it, we can get an even better review.

Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post

Some similar sound exists in my bike also. I think the bike makes this sound only when the bike is in one higher gear(what it should be in) and the bike is at less than 4k rpm and i open the throttle completely. The sound is at about 4.5k rpm. Last week i went for my 4th paid service and i forgot to mention this in the job card. Will visit my SVC this weekend.

You got my point perfectly. It only happens when the throttle is whacked at around 4-4.5k. Anyway, let me know if your SVC says this is an issue.

**Brat** · 05-03-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

My only worry still remains is if the xxW30 good enough for the summer heat. Which is why I'm currently using a 20W40 mineral.

While the viscosity might be good enough, the Grade may not be so, IMHO.
Trading off FS to an SS makes sense in my mind, if you're concerned about sealing. Aagree's point regarding FS Vs Mineral oil heat capacity is true indeed. I am sure PSR sir had better reasons than i could comprehend for recommending Mineral.

**dreamseller** · 05-03-2012, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Brat View Post

While the viscosity might be good enough, the Grade may not be so, IMHO.
Trading off FS to an SS makes sense in my mind, if you're concerned about sealing. Aagree's point regarding FS Vs Mineral oil heat capacity is true indeed. I am sure PSR sir had better reasons than i could comprehend for recommending Mineral.

So it's sealed then (pun intended

). I'm going for either the 10W30FS or the Motul 300V in the next oil change, which is pretty soon.

P.S. Just guessing, PSR Ji had said that keeping my then 6k kms on the ODO in mind maybe.

**chicmagnet** · 05-04-2012, 03:11 AM

Been using Mobil1 10W40 FS since the last 1k kms. The throttle response is nice however I feel as if the bike struggles a tad bit to pull ahead. Wondering if the engine is struggling because of thicker oil??

**aman15** · 05-04-2012, 10:00 AM

hey guys having footpeg vibrations again.. Its only in 4th gear between 4.5k to 5k rpm... I was searching the internet for this .. I did find something but it was for some other bike of honda 954 i guess.. It was written that it might be related to chain or gear issue then it clicked in my mind that few days back i had given my bike for lubing and yes the problem started after that only .. Before lubing i had covered around 2k kms and there wasnt any issue but after lubing the vibration was there ... What do u think guys is it becoz of this ??

**aargee** · 05-04-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by aman15 View Post

What do u think guys is it becoz of this ??

Several reasons I can think of...
- Valve clearance to be checked & replaced if necessary
- Loose chain
- Wheel imbalance (I know its difficult, but a minor contribution)
- Rubber bush/(es) within fairings to be changed
- Engine bed bolt to be tightened per torque

Engine 2K on ODO, vibes on footpeg...quite strange to hear

PS - BTW, had you known from the mechanic last time what they did to arrest the vibrations, you needn't have posted this here

**r13nick** · 05-04-2012, 10:46 AM

mine always give between 29-31km/ltr
how much does the rvm cost . . ?

**aargee** · 05-04-2012, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by r13nick View Post

how much does the rvm cost . . ?

In my wild guess not more than Rs 250; just an assumption. May be other's can comment. But the most important point is...see if you can get hold of one. These days its easy to get even SHIM, fairings, cables, cowls (atleast in Chennai), but things like seat, clip ons (means less wear & tear parts) are difficult.

**psr** · 05-04-2012, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Brat View Post

While the viscosity might be good enough, the Grade may not be so, IMHO.
Trading off FS to an SS makes sense in my mind, if you're concerned about sealing. Aagree's point regarding FS Vs Mineral oil heat capacity is true indeed. I am sure PSR sir had better reasons than i could comprehend for recommending Mineral.

Yes I have good reason for inclination towards the 20w40 mineral.
1. Honda owner's manual itself recommends 10w30 or 20w40.
2. I do know from the experience shared by a Senior and technically competent member here, that using FS in young engines , less than 5 to 6 k Kms ,does lead to excessive oil consumption .
3. Not many of the members here are technically inclined and cannot be expected to check oil levels ,coolant levels etc., regularly, and hence to keep risks to the minimum, requested members to use 20w40....

Originally posted by dreamseller View Post

So it's sealed then (pun intended

). I'm going for either the 10W30FS or the Motul 300V in the next oil change, which is pretty soon.

P.S. Just guessing, PSR Ji had said that keeping my then 6k kms on the ODO in mind maybe.

Yes , and the points I had mentioned above....
The claim of many oil manufacturers are rather confusing and sometimes misleading...a highly refined mineral oil is marketed as Synth oil, some with RCE technology(RCE = Reliability of oil-performance, Control, Enjoyable ride)

.and some have Techno Synth ( I do not know the meaning for it) in their range..
Apart from these, there are the Fakes...Castrol used to be the leader in it, and now even Motul has fakes...
So proceed with caution...

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