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  • #826
    Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Minisoda View Post
    I think you mean SR150?

    If you want mileage and resale value, don't even think about the Aprilia. Go for the Hornet or CB150/160 Unicorn for peace of mind, mileage and reliability.

    All the best.
    Thanks everyone. I have booked Honda X-Blade...
    No Gold for coming second

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    • #827
      Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Pinak-the stunner View Post
      There are many available on Amazon. Motul 8100 is my favorite. I have bought a 5 lit can from Amazon which costed me less than 500/- for 700 ml. Can be used 7 times. That's total 35000 km.
      Isn't 8100 a 4 wheeler oil?
      Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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      • #828
        Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by fernsruben View Post
        Isn't 8100 a 4 wheeler oil?
        Yes. In a scooter, the gearbox has its own oil and there is only a dry centrifugal clutch inside the CVT case. The engine oil only needs to lube the valve rockers, cylinder piston, crankshaft and cam chain. So a car oil with anti-friction additives can be used as long as it meets the API and viscosity recommendations of the manufacturer.

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        • #829
          Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by fernsruben View Post
          Isn't 8100 a 4 wheeler oil?
          Yes .....but then all 5W40 oils are car engine oils. What to do?

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          • #830
            Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Guys, how long does the stock oil last?

            Not the 5w40 they put now, the one before that. I have it in my SR for about 2000km so I'm wondering if I should change?

            Cheers.

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            • #831
              Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Minisoda View Post
              Guys, how long does the stock oil last?

              Not the 5w40 they put now, the one before that. I have it in my SR for about 2000km so I'm wondering if I should change?

              Cheers.
              The Agip 5w40 Semi Synthetic was the factory recommend stock. Now they use Castrol 20w40 Fully Synthetic. Lasts longer, higher drain intervals. 6k kms was the recommended drain interval for the former, 7-8k for the latter as informed to me by the svc (and the regional mgr.).
              Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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              • #832
                Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by fernsruben View Post
                The Agip 5w40 Semi Synthetic was the factory recommend stock. Now they use Castrol 20w40 Fully Synthetic. Lasts longer, higher drain intervals. 6k kms was the recommended drain interval for the former, 7-8k for the latter as informed to me by the svc (and the regional mgr.).
                Is this 20w40 FS available in the market or is supplied to Aprilia by Castrol?

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                • #833
                  Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                  Is this 20w40 FS available in the market or is supplied to Aprilia by Castrol?
                  Supplied to aprilia by Castrol due to an MOU. However, available freely in the market. If you want to buy it outside your svc, go for a 5w40 or 10w40.

                  The 20w40 doesn't really perform well in monsoons and slight low temperatures. Bit sluggish on the engine too. However, tappet noise seems to have been decreased.
                  Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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                  • #834
                    Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by fernsruben View Post
                    Supplied to aprilia by Castrol due to an MOU. However, available freely in the market. If you want to buy it outside your svc, go for a 5w40 or 10w40.

                    The 20w40 doesn't really perform well in monsoons and slight low temperatures. Bit sluggish on the engine too. However, tappet noise seems to have been decreased.
                    I definitely feel it to be more sluggish from standstill with 20w40 and a pain with a pillion, which wasn't the case before.

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                    • #835
                      Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by jermm_83 View Post
                      I definitely feel it to be more sluggish from standstill with 20w40 and a pain with a pillion, which wasn't the case before.
                      Agree. Its thicker after all. That's the cheapest means piaggio could conjure to sort out tappet noise issues. However, it's a cost cutting strategy. Agip was falling expensive. And 20w40 is cheaper than Castrol's 5w40. Plus, oil drain intervals are longer. So a means to tell customers that they don't have to pay more in a short period.

                      The funny thing is the explanation the regional area manager gives for using 20w40. Talks about solving cold start and all, bs.
                      Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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                      • #836
                        Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by fernsruben View Post
                        Agree. Its thicker after all. That's the cheapest means piaggio could conjure to sort out tappet noise issues. However, it's a cost cutting strategy. Agip was falling expensive. And 20w40 is cheaper than Castrol's 5w40. Plus, oil drain intervals are longer. So a means to tell customers that they don't have to pay more in a short period.

                        The funny thing is the explanation the regional area manager gives for using 20w40. Talks about solving cold start and all, bs.
                        I absolutely agree with the above sentiments. Gonna try the the motul 8100 next month at svc, hopefully they allow the oil from outside

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                        • #837
                          Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by jermm_83 View Post
                          I absolutely agree with the above sentiments. Gonna try the the motul 8100 next month at svc, hopefully they allow the oil from outside
                          They should, and neither will it void the warranty as it's the factory recommend grade as per the manual. Just make sure to mention to them not to top up or change oil without your permission. Might end up mixing oils and screwing up your engine.

                          I've gone for Motul 7100 10w40 with Ester. The 5w40 brings back the dreaded tappet noise. Kinda found that the 10w40 is a sweet spot. As the original 5w40 was semi synthetic. And the oil I'm using now is fully synth.

                          The 8100 should be good. Others in the forum can vouch for it's performance. So, tried and tested.
                          Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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                          • #838
                            Re: Aprilia SR 150 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Has anyone tried changing the stock gear oil?
                            Ride responsibly. You only have one life!

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                            • #839
                              Re: Aprilia SR 150 - Performance Loaded !

                              Originally posted by kesavRrulez View Post
                              Bulbs upgraded to 60/55w
                              I did this on sunday and the reflector melted like chocolate. [emoji24]

                              Got a new on on monday morning.
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                              • #840
                                Re: Aprilia SR 150 - Performance Loaded !

                                Originally posted by harish.krovvidi View Post
                                O did this on sunday and the reflector melted like chocolate. [emoji24]
                                Got a new on on monday morning.
                                So 55w is in no way possible then right?Would it melt with osram 40/45w also?

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