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Old 07-01-2015, 06:28 PM   #21
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Ah! Here we go. I've heard good things about Chapparal so I'll order a couple quarts of http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Prod...2ZMaAu3X8P8HAQ



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Old 07-01-2015, 08:56 PM   #22
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Sounds like a plan. You should keep an eye on the oil level until you are confident in the oil usage if any. Of course just checking the oil on a regular basis is highly recommended. A quick glance at the oil window is a good habit to get into everyday that you ride. Yeah, I sound a bit paranoid don't I ?
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Old 07-01-2015, 09:09 PM   #23
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Sounds like a plan. You should keep an eye on the oil level until you are confident in the oil usage if any. Of course just checking the oil on a regular basis is highly recommended. A quick glance at the oil window is a good habit to get into everyday that you ride. Yeah, I sound a bit paranoid don't I ?
I am ocd checking stuff all the time too so no problem at all.
So far haven't had to add oil between changes... Brief as they are.



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Old 07-03-2015, 10:43 PM   #24
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[QUOTE=spldart;84068]I am ocd checking stuff all the time too so no problem at all.
QUOTE]Another thing I did everyday when I was riding was checking the lights before venturing out to play in the traffic.
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Old 07-07-2015, 03:46 AM   #25
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I am putting this at moment; i usually ride Highway, 60-65mph, and i found it much better than 10w40 or 15w50 i used before.
Here in sicily temps are very high bout, 27°C to 35°C at moment, and it will rise in august.
Yes, I'm still reading and reading about oil cooler, and looking for someone who just did it to see how.
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Old 07-07-2015, 11:01 PM   #26
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Motul is a good product from my experience. Used it in a dirt bike under very hot temps. Even after 3 or 4 hours of riding the tranny still shifted and felt perfect. That in itself told me there was no oil breakdown. My riding buddy used real cheap oil and had a heck of a time. He would almost have to jump on the shifter to get it into 1st gear after we would stop for a scenic view. I on the other hand really annoyed him by reaching down and finding 1st gear with a finger tip.
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Old 07-13-2015, 01:55 PM   #27
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Welp. My 2000 suzuki gz250 owners manual does list 20w-50 as one of many viable options for warmer climates.
So now I'm curious...
Has anyone put 20w-50 in their bike and had the pump fail?? In a warm climate?
A weakness suzuki didn't know about?
i was using 20w-50 for past few years....and my engine just work fine...no fail pump at all

and yeahh...motul esther 5100 is a great product for sure....but very expensive (IMHO)

and i was using oil cooler from suzuki SV650 since 2 years ago...

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Old 07-13-2015, 05:00 PM   #28
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i was using 20w-50 for past few years....and my engine just work fine...no fail pump at all

and yeahh...motul esther 5100 is a great product for sure....but very expensive (IMHO)

and i was using oil cooler from suzuki SV650 since 2 years ago...
Oh goody!! Some one who did an oil cooler mod. We have been waiting for you. Please do a full write up and pics of the installation.
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Old 07-13-2015, 06:03 PM   #29
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Oh goody!! Some one who did an oil cooler mod. We have been waiting for you. Please do a full write up and pics of the installation.
its not someone dude....many of my friends here did oil cooler mod too...with few various different ways

here's the sample (i get in from google)

https://gsx250.wordpress.com/2009/01...boy-01-tuning/







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Old 07-13-2015, 08:08 PM   #30
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WTF

GIZZZ

Yes! i see two variants. I want details 8~D
The oil cooler tempts me.
It tempts me, and I shall have it. I'll chase it round the Moons of Nibia and round the Antares Maelstrom and round Perdition's flames before I give it up!
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