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Old 08-27-2009, 07:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey,
I own an '89 ZX7 H1 with 6900 miles. Can I use synth. on the year/model? I know on some older bikes using synth will mess up the clutches in the trans. Is this the case with the '89? If I can use synth. oil, is automotive oil ok?

Also, does anyone have cross reference info for oil filters for this particular bike?

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Tim
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Old 08-27-2009, 08:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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From what I understand many older bike's clutches prefer a conventional oil.

Synthetic automotive oil is most likely to make them slip. Synthetic bike oil is less likely to make it slip.

You're probably best off with a conventional bike oil. Some guys run conventional Rotella. It might be a good choice. Maybe someone who does will have more details.

You can look up your filter needs at a manufacturer's site like this K&N one.
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