Motul 10W-60 instead of AGIP 10W-60 in a SM 610?

[dualie]

AGIP only sells by the case, so I'm thinking of an alternative. Anyone know if Motul is a safe alternative?

 

[oldskool63]

Motul is good stuff. Go for it. I'm running Elf in mine.

 

[bronzebronco94]

running motorex 10w-60 in mine. good stuff but high dollar. available most places

 

[Yossarian]

running motorex 10w-60 in mine. good stuff but high dollar. available most places

Using Motorex 10w-60 also; I can get it locally. Works fine for me.

 

[F_G]

Another using Mororex 10w-60. Available locally, but not cheap.

 

[nickterc]

Motorex will do the job...11 euros per bottle here in Greece....

 

[JPinNC]

Motorex as well. I recently bought some Motul fully synthetic 10-60 because it was cheaper, it is ready to go for my next oil change.

 

[moto66]

Motul 5100 10/50 synthetic. Just changed it. Filter bit gunky coloured but all else/screens good.

 

[JPinNC]

Do you guys who run 10-50 or 15-50 find that the bike shifts better?

 

[CrankN]

Do you guys who run 10-50 or 15-50 find that the bike shifts better?

Yep, i need something to make it shift better as well, any ideas?
What grade of oil is recommended in the manual for interests sake?

 

[jerbear610]

The Motul 300V 15-50 is very good and seems to smooth out the shifting on mine although it doesn't help finding neutral at a stop light.... I've got the downshift to neutral technique working fine, though. I've used a variety of synthetic oils and Moterex, Motul and even Repsol have been pretty good in regards to smoothing out the shifting. The manual says
AGIP 10-60, if I remember correct. I personally use only motorcycle grade but lots of people
use the Rotella diesel oil with no problems. Do a back search for oil threads and you will
find lots of info, I'm sure.

 

[CrankN]

I'm running 20W-50 car oil at the moment. Am poor
Should i be worried?

 

[moto66]

I'm running 20W-50 car oil at the moment. Am poor
Should i be worried?

I'd get the best oil you can afford and if you can change it like every 500miles or so your motor will thank you no end.

 

[oldskool63]

It may be OK, but I wouldn't run automotive oil. Clutch isn't liking it either. Good oil and changing intervals are inexpensive compared to engine components.

 

[zoomdude57]

I'd get the best oil you can afford and if you can change it like every 500miles or so your motor will thank you no end.

+1 Even with Motorex you are talking $30 or so for an oil change. It it keeps the motor happy and delays expensive overhauls it is money well spent and some piece of mind!

 

[CrankN]

.............. $30 or so for an oil change.

Really! Man i must buy the cheap stuff.

 

[moto66]

Really! Man i must buy the cheap stuff.

Maybe try chip fat? If it has bits of chips in there too you're golden!

No, seriously mate, don't scrimp, it's a false economy. You can pay shedloads for oils but just get the best bike oil you can afford. If it's a real low grade stuff then change it/filter more often. You might find an internet deal buying more, but you'll use it over time and save a few quid in the process.

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

I'm running 20W-50 car oil at the moment. Am poor
Should i be worried?

Go with the Syn or Dino Shell Rotella T... Buy it at Wal-Mart by the gallon. Much, much better than the car oil & won't break the bank. I've been running it in SM610 & other dirt bikes for years with no problem... Hell, Rekluse even recommends using it for their Auto_clutches... Just make sure to change it at 3,000 miles or less (which you should be doing with any oil)

 

[CrankN]

Should i use a 'flush' to get rid of the old oil before putting the better stuff in?

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

You could flush with some fresh oil to help push the old out.