Clutch...Synthetic and Blends

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20 Jul 2008 10:42 #227267 by Kawifan
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How does the KZ clutch react to synthetic and blends? Has anyone experienced slippage?

1978 KZ1000 A2A

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20 Jul 2008 11:31 #227280 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic Clutch...Synthetic and Blends
Here's what I've been using with no problems at all:

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 is recommended for four-cycle motorcycles which specify the use of a 10W-40 engine oil. It provides excellent performance in motorcycle engines that are designed with a common engine/transmission lubrication system or where the engine lubrication system is separate from the transmission system. In the case of the latter, follow the manufacturer's recommendation for the type of fluid to be used in the transmission. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 engine oil is also designed to provide the proper frictional characteristics necessary for wet-clutch engine/transmission systems. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 exceeds the requirements of API Service Categories SH, SG/CF, CD, JASO MA and has been fully tested, both on laboratory dynamometers and in the field, to provide optimum horsepower and acceleration.

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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20 Jul 2008 13:10 #227295 by bountyhunter
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Synthetic oil won't make your clutch slip. What MAY cause slippage is the friction reducing additives in some oils (both syn and regular) that are used in "energy conserving" oils. If it says that on the label, it MIGHT cause slipping. It never has in my KZ 750, but some claim it does.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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20 Jul 2008 13:17 - 20 Jul 2008 13:19 #227296 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Clutch...Synthetic and Blends
I use Kawasaki S4 10W40 synthetic oil and have had no problems.
The engine revs smoother than what it did before when I used conventional oil.




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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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20 Jul 2008 13:47 #227302 by PFC FNG
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I use the Valvoline 4 stroke motorcycle synth. Doesn't cause me any issues and it is easier to find than some of the others. (any murrays or autozone around here has it)

I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi

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