chuckindenver Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 just picked up my Evo 4T today, what oil works best. stays cool, keeps the top end safe, and keeps the clutch smooth? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Jeez upChuck, what have you done now! might try to PM Rlracer on here(Ron), or I guess I could call Ray P and ask if you don't have any luck with recco's on here, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I experimented with lots of different oils... any good 10w40 works best. I would try Mobil1 full synthetic 10w40 but make sure its the motorcycle specific oil that is OK for wet clutches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I prefer water based lubricants. Much easier to clean up afterwards! The mobile 1 really left a bad taste in my mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Chuck , (lucky guy ...) Contact Jim at http://www.competiti...sandcycles.com/ he is a beta dealer and our clubs pres. (and also the engineering applications manager for Hendrick motorsports... aka really smart guy !!!) He is totally behind the Redline brand of bike oils , I'd see what one of their oils he would recommend for your new toy . Glenn . Edited December 7, 2012 by axulsuv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithns Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I have run Motul 300V 15-50 double ester in my 250 4t for almost 2 years now and it has caused no problems and engine runs perfectly, it is fairly expensive, I only change it about every 10-12 sometimes 15 hours of use and it still comes out almost the same colour that it goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 The manual says 15w-50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckindenver Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 you not supposed to drink it lol. ill give the Motul a try and see how she works, im going from a evo 290, to the 300 4T..im sure its a learning curv, im used to 4T power from my TLR, and like it alot..so this bike should work well with my riding style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil king Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 My guess is that you are going to have problems with your clutch with a 15-50, unless you modify your fiber plates. Is it a 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckindenver Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Been using Repsol 4T racing 10W50, from new (2010) with no problem (UK ambient ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 My guess is that you are going to have problems with your clutch with a 15-50, unless you modify your fiber plates. Is it a 2013? Nope. Not on the 4T. But the 4T still likes the clutch modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil king Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yeah, i spent a couple hours on mine before I put oil in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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