I thought with the NESBA and Yamaha affiliation, this might be a good place to ask this question. I also read that there was a Yamalube seminar at Barber a few months back.
I have used the regular Yamalube stuff, Shell Rotella Synthetic, and Amsoil in my '08 YZF-R6.
I am putting fresh oil in my bike while winterizing, so it will be ready to go next season. I do not ride my bike on the road anymore. It is a dedicated track bike in which I do 4 to 5 track days a year (Beginner/Novice)
I thought I would give the Yamalube Gold Full Synthetic a try this time around. The local Yamaha dealer sold me a kit which contained (4) quarts of the Yamalube 15W-50 Full Synthetic, (1) Oil Filter, (1) crush washer for $68.00.
I did a little bit of reading prior to purchasing this oil and was pretty sure I was going to purchase the Yamalube Gold 15W-30.
The dealer asked if I race, and I said no. He mentioned that the 15W-30 is better for racing applications and the 15W-50 is better suited to what I am doing with my bike.
Yamaha's website states that the 15W-50 is the choice for all motorcycles and some of their other vehicles. The 15W-30 is for "sport" and "race" applications.
I guess I am kind of hung up on that "sport" designation.
Would anyone have some insight or experience with these choices?
Thanks!
Tim
I have used the regular Yamalube stuff, Shell Rotella Synthetic, and Amsoil in my '08 YZF-R6.
I am putting fresh oil in my bike while winterizing, so it will be ready to go next season. I do not ride my bike on the road anymore. It is a dedicated track bike in which I do 4 to 5 track days a year (Beginner/Novice)
I thought I would give the Yamalube Gold Full Synthetic a try this time around. The local Yamaha dealer sold me a kit which contained (4) quarts of the Yamalube 15W-50 Full Synthetic, (1) Oil Filter, (1) crush washer for $68.00.
I did a little bit of reading prior to purchasing this oil and was pretty sure I was going to purchase the Yamalube Gold 15W-30.
The dealer asked if I race, and I said no. He mentioned that the 15W-30 is better for racing applications and the 15W-50 is better suited to what I am doing with my bike.
Yamaha's website states that the 15W-50 is the choice for all motorcycles and some of their other vehicles. The 15W-30 is for "sport" and "race" applications.
I guess I am kind of hung up on that "sport" designation.
Would anyone have some insight or experience with these choices?
Thanks!
Tim