Hi C hris - I have a 2002 F650Dakar
I am guessing (please check - I can't be held responsible if I have got it wrong!) from what you say that your bike clutch may be the same as mine ie:
A Multiple disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated.
If that is the case then I would not recommend a fully synthetic- my understanding is that some the additives added to the some of these oils can cause your clutch to slip.
Oil questions are ....a very emotional topic!!!
I use Silkolene semi synthetic in my bike- Silkolene make bespoke bike oils -
SUPER 4 RANGE
Semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oils, with MC-Syn Technology, for all modern motorcycles. Incorporates detergents, dispersants and load carrying agents to give excellent engine cleanliness and minimum wear of moving parts. Contains a balanced blend of inhibitors and anti-wear agents to ensure correct operation of oil immersed clutches and other drive line components. The advanced additive chemistry protects the engine and transmission from start-up to full power. Available in 10W-40 and 20W-50 viscosity grades.
Specifications - API 4-Cycle Performance Spec. SF & SG
- JASO MA & MA2
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Last edited by Bertrand; 23 May 2009 at 09:30.
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