Quality Oil really does make a difference

[AussieMick]

Bought the rocket and gearbox felt a little agricultural. First service and I thought that may make a difference as I heard they used a thinner oil initially. Picked up the rocket after the service and the shop said that they used Yamalube as it is a better oil than Castrol, gearbox still felt agricultural. Did another 2000 km and decided I would use Amsoil 10w/40 full synthetic and still no difference in the gearbox. Whilst I was at Lushy's getting the rocket dyno'd he mentioned that the best oil he knows and recommends is Motul v300 full synthetic factory racing oil. So went into town and forked out more cash and my god, what a difference this oil made. Smoother shifting immediately. So very noticeable. This is definitely the oil for my rocket from here on in. This is the way the rocket was meant to shift.

 

[Scorp]

Thanks for the information. Mine is way due an oil change so I might take your and Lushy's advice on that

 

[tails]

what was used,10/40 ??

 

[1K9]

Are there any oil additives that might have a similar effect?

 

[EasTexRIII]

what was used,10/40 ??

+1?

 

[BigNorm]

I just put Motul 10/40 in mine and the time before. Good stuff. Rotella still works great in my wife's Harley.

 

[MCR3]

I'm about due for the first oil change under my ownership. The place that rebuilt the transmission for the previous owner put Motul 5100 15w50 in it and it seems to be running and shifting fine. So, I'm leaning towards staying with the 5100.

 

[tails]

how many ltr,s will i need ?

 

[warp9.9]

I'm about due for the first oil change under my ownership. The place that rebuilt the transmission for the previous owner put Motul 5100 15w50 in it and it seems to be running and shifting fine. So, I'm leaning towards staying with the 5100.

I would stay with the 15w50 also not sure what the Difference in the 300V and the 5100 but motul makes some good lube.

 

[AussieMick]

what was used,10/40 ??

It was 15w/50