I bought a new 2006 BF 650. It has 200km and is ready for its first service. My dealer tells me, and I trust him, to switch to synthetic now. What bothers me is that I followed this advise on my 2002 650 Prairie and it was burning oil ( a little not a lot) at 4000km ( of coarse there could have been other factors involved). I dunno...what to do ...please advise...Oh, Kawi oil only, of coarse...

 

I'd wait till the second or maybe even da turd one...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] any sooner would not benefit the engine IMO

 

i switched to synthetic at the first change (80 miles). no problem. rings sealed great.

monty

 

I did my first service this weekend (BF 750i). Here is what I used. By the way, I did a huge amount of research to make these decisions. I found a web site all about oil filters (http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html). Another about ATV oil (http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/moto...il.html#WYRNTK), and I cross referenced the rear diff oil.

For engine and front differential (Wal-Mart) - Shell Rotella T 5w-40. This has the proper API rating for our quads. Do NOT use regular auto oil. They do NOT match the API rating, or at least most do not. (One gallon for $15)

Engine oil filter (Advanced Auto or Auto Zone) - Purolator PureONE PL14612. Rated as best oil filter along with the Bosch. ($5.88 w/tax)

Rear differential (Wal-Mart) - Supertech Heavy Duty Tractor Hydraulic & Transmission oil. This is specified as useable for wet brakes. (2 gallons for $11)

I hope this helps. After all my research I feel comfortable with this advice. But, if all else fails, you can't go wrong with genuine Kawasaki oil and filter and lubricants.

 

the new synthetics are excellent and no longer pose any risk in switching back and forth if you choose.... most of the regular oils are synchetic blends of some kind.......most have been carying synthetic polymers for years now....

 

I agree with using Rotella syn. at the first oil change. Of course Rotella isn't a true synthetic, but it is an excellent lubricant and it doesn't cost near as much as the "true synthetics". I have had good luck with the Bosch 3323 and the Pure One 14610 in my Brute. These are the longer filters, so you get a little extra oil capacity and increased filter media.

 

Switich now and dont worrie. Look at it this way The new corvetts have Synthetic right off the show room floor, so do most High dollar Sportscars. There goes the old theroy of having to use regular oil for break-ins[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

There is no if about it. Go to synthetic. I switched my oil, and my front and rear diffs to Amsoil synthetic. (the best oil, imo)

 

quote "Switich now and dont worrie. Look at it this way The new corvetts have Synthetic right off the show room floor, so do most High dollar Sportscars. There goes the old theroy of having to use regular oil for break-ins


should we assume that these cars are built to closer tolerances from the factory and require less break-in?

 

I would go ahead and switch over now. I switched over to Royal Purple Cycle Max and have not had a problem yet. A little expensive, but I feel you are getting what you are paying for. When ever you decide to switch, you wont have a problem.