Best engine oil and shaft oil? : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

STMGTR · 09-30-2009, 02:58 AM

Hi

I am in Scotland and will have new GTR delivered Saturday. Which is the best engine oil and shaft oil for the GTR? i've been told to stick to mineral oil for first 3000miles then go to semi synthetic. All advise would be greatly appreciated.

Junglejohn · 09-30-2009, 06:09 AM

first oil change on virgin engine is at 1000km. I Used Castrol total synthetic 20-40w,
gear oil 90w. Manf recommendation.

cjd223 · 10-07-2009, 03:18 AM

I break my bikes in within the first 100 miles. Yes, I am a big believer of seating the rings in the first 50 miles. Been doing that since the '70s. I usually change my oil two or three times in the first 500 miles. After that I use Mobil 1 4T motorcycle oil.
My bikes are always fast and never burn oil.