Has ne one used it in a raptor or sport quad, ive always used the arctic cat stuff in my Z and i wonder if synthetic would be that much better and what brand/weight to use, also what would happen if i put too light of wheight in it like 5w30 is it better?

sry i would be in suzuki forums but there is like no one in there ever

 

I would use it. ATV engines run under high rpm, high heat and high stress, all reasons to use synthetic.
Cap'n

 

what brand, ne thing, car oil? and if i use 5 weight does that wear the motor since its too thin?

 

i think car oil would be bad for your clutch. i would use only atv oil. Im using regular yamalube now but thinking of switching to a synthetic , but not sure what brand i use 20 40 its hot down here.

 

Cool thanks but i ran mine for awhile with 5weight, did i mess nething up?

 

I have used castrol R1 superbike. It is great stuff. Reasonably priced.

I like it better than amsoil 0-40. I had more engine nosie with amsoil.

Synthetic is far superoir to conventional...higher flash point, bonds with engine parts, develops pressure faster on startup, superioir scar tests. Your engine simply doesn't wear as much. Just don't use it when breaking in...cause it won't break in.

The brand isn't important. Just make sure it can be used with a wet clutch.

 

nope, shouldnt have atleast

 

If you have a manual clutch or manual with an auto clutch, make sure you use motorcycle oil that isnt "energy conserving".
For a CVT you should be OK using just about any oil (some do use a starter clutch, so read your owner's manual first).
Cap'n

 

What CaptainToyota is referring to is oils that contain "friction modifiers". You can't use these with a wet clutch system, your new clutch won't last more than a few hours. Most motorcycle synthetics will advertise on the bottle "does not contain friction modifiers" or also know as "moly" (molybdenum, comes from the mineral molybdenite). So be careful when using automotive oil, read the bottle for contents or you could end up with some nice mirror-finish clutch plates.

With that said, I use Amsoil synthetic and love it, this stuff is slick.

 

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