Oil & Tyres

[veefour]

Hi folks, as a new Storm owner could i ask which engine oil you prefer, the previous owner said he used normal 10/40 grade. In my trusty old VFR i use Castrol GPS 10/40 Semi Synthetic, so would it be OK to top up the Storm with this then change to Semi Synth. at the next oil change. ( Or keep to the normal oil ).
Also the bike has Pirelli Corsa Diablo Rosso tyres fitted, what are these like for longevity baring in mind i am a more 'ahem mature rider who won't be sliding or spinning them up.

[tony.mon]

Yes, you can top up with semi, and the bike will run well on that.
Some folks find that fully synth allows the clutch to slip, and f course don't use car oil.

Tyres- Yes, they work well, had a set on a bike I sold recently and they impressed me.

Cheers,
Tony

[tattoo]

whats the difference between car oil and bike oil...only asking because for the last 2yrs a mate has used the oil that catipillar recommends for the machinary he drives at work...which is 10/40 semi synth.

[Craig J]

I use Fuchs Comp 4 semi synthetic for every bike I've owned and never had any issues, highly recomended

[Opel]

whats the difference between car oil and bike oil...only asking because for the last 2yrs a mate has used the oil that catipillar recommends for the machinary he drives at work...which is 10/40 semi synth.

Unlike cars, a large proportion of bikes have 'wet' clutches, therefore the various additives in car oil can (and do) cause bike clutches to slip. (By mistake I've got the t-shirt on that one)

I tend to use the cheapest branded semi synthetic that I can find... The storms engine cannot ever be considered hi-tech or high revving, but it could (arguably) be described as being 'agricultural', however, I perhaps wouldn't go so far as using 'caterpillar' oil.

[lloydie]

I always use asda 10 40 semi oil and never had problems with it


Can't ride but it don't stop me trying

[Miztaziggy]

I use the cheap 10 40 stuff from halfords from bikes

I have used full synthetic in the past and my clutch slipped so never again

[tattoo]

i use motul 5100 semi synthetic but he swears by the oil he uses and says if caterpillar's prepared to put it into a £50,000 engine it can't be cheap stuff..i can see his thinking but i think i'll be sticking to the motul...

thanks guy's

[benny hedges]

I always use asda 10 40 semi oil and never had problems with it

no problem using cheap oil as long as it doesnt have anti wear additives in it & you change it often enough.
i do mine every 4-5k... if i don't change it the clutch lets me know it's ready for doing - starts to slip a bit at 7000rpm when the oil is dirty.
i do the oil filter every other change.

the tyres should be fine m8 as long as theyre not squared off.
protect your investment when replacing them... no sense buying cheap tyres then binning the bike.
(says he who pays £70 a pair lol)

[lloydie]

The main reason I use cheep oil is I change it every 1500 miles and the filter so about 5 changes a season weather permitting of corse


Can't ride but it don't stop me trying

[lloydie]

Benny like me you use scrubs grippy all the way and cheep
I go though 2 sets a season £160 for both sets cant be bad


Can't ride but it don't stop me trying

[budd]

Everybody as their favorite oil, mine is Motul 7100 4T 10W60,but I prefer 10w 60 rather than 10w 40 as I believe it suits the big twin better than, it’s 100% synthetic based on Ester-Technology, this specific viscosity grade compensates for fuel dilution and reduces oil consumption it is also the grade required by KTM, APRILIA, HUSQVARNA, MOTO GUZZI, in their large capacity engines even MV AGUSTA recommend it, IMHO it's the best oil for a Storm.