OIL

[Guest]

I just bought a 96 750 Katana. What oil is recommended? The previous owner was using Bardahl 20-50. Thanks for any help.

Vic

[The CyberPoet]

You can find everything you need here:

CyberPoet's "How to understand and choose Motorcycle Motor Oils" at MotorcycleAnchor.com, fabrication & sales of motorcycle security solutions.

In general:
10w40 unless the temps are so hot that it's uncomfortable to stand barefoot on asphault -- then use 20w50.
API SF/SG or SH rated oils. No SJ/SL/SK rated ones.
JASO MA rated is a bonus, but highly recommended.

There's a long list of motorcycle oils that match these specs, including:
Castrol ACT Evo
Castrol GPS
Mobil 1 MX4T
Mobil 1 VTwin
Royal Purple CycleMax
Motorex
Valvoline ATV
Valvoline Motorcycle
etc.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Guest]

oil

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
Scott

[nurider]

You can find everything you need here:

CyberPoet's "How to understand and choose Motorcycle Motor Oils" at MotorcycleAnchor.com, fabrication & sales of motorcycle security solutions.

In general:
10w40 unless the temps are so hot that it's uncomfortable to stand barefoot on asphault -- then use 20w50.
API SF/SG or SH rated oils. No SJ/SL/SK rated ones.
JASO MA rated is a bonus, but highly recommended.

There's a long list of motorcycle oils that match these specs, including:
Castrol ACT Evo
Castrol GPS
Mobil 1 MX4T
Mobil 1 VTwin
Royal Purple CycleMax
Motorex
Valvoline ATV
Valvoline Motorcycle
etc.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

I had picked up Valvoline motorcycle oil at an Auto Zone a couple of months ago (and am presently in the midst of oil pan issues, as CP may recall). That oil can states:
Valvoline
SAE 10W-40
Meets or exceeds
JASO MA, API SF/SG/SJ