what kind of oil to use

[400exfirebrethr]

hey guys just uncrated my new 450r and i wanted to break it in on the honda oil but which oil is the best to use after that

[kenny450er]

here we go again the oil question???? the fresh oil you put in and filter after every weekend of hard riding

[Ichoptop]

welcome to the 450r...you will be more then happy with it.

Dont mind the jack asses that cant even put a sentence in an intelligent order....there are several on every board.

heres everything you need to know: There is no best oil, just personal preference

all the oil threads (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=436274&highlight=honda+oils)

[tjsdaname]

^^^^ like he said, there is no "best oil"
but personally I like to use redline oil

[hrc450er]

if you run rotella you can buy it in 5 gallon jugs at almost anywherel like walmart or if you look around you can buy it in a 55 gal barrel, also you can buy the honda oil like this also if you talk to the right dealer

[400exfirebrethr]

thanks for the info guys im just now about cruise around the yard! and kenny450er chill it was a simple question.

[fastredrider44]

I responded in the other thread, but I thought I would add to it. Rotella has proved amazing to me. The bottom end was way cleaner than when I used to run different types of oils in other bikes.

[kenny450er]

Originally posted by 400exfirebrethr
thanks for the info guys im just now about cruise around the yard! and kenny450er chill it was a simple question. im sorry for the harsh out burst and nothing against you their are a lot of good people on this site that no what they are talking about with good info and i like to help people out when i can with what i know its just the last time someone was asking about oil i said i used amsoil and BAM!!!! i got hit form both sides about how it was way over priced and they would never run the crap well im still running amsoil and im not saying its the best oil their are lots of good oils out their i get amsoil for free free is good the only thing you need to watch out for is oils with moly you can run it in the motor side but not the tranny side i hear that the clutchs will start to slip and welcome to atv riders

[DnB_racing]

and dont EVER use any additives like an STP or anything like that

[fastrider450r]

it is a little pricey but i have never had any problems with amsoil 10w-40 syn. works great in both engine and clutch side.

[fastrider450r]

Originally posted by DnB_racing
and dont EVER use any additives like an STP or anything like that


yea definatly dont do that lol

[hrc450er]

kenny if you want to send some of that free amsoil my way ill back you up

[Ruf Racing]

Originally posted by hrc450er
if you run rotella you can buy it in 5 gallon jugs at almost anywherel like walmart.

^^ Agreed ^^
Run the Rotella on the engine side. It's good stuff, and as often as you should change the engine oil, you're pissing your money away using anything else. Run the Honda HP tranny oil (Red Bottle) for the clutch.

[400exfirebrethr]

well kenny i too run the 13 dollar a bottle amsoil with no problems haha, Amsoil is proud of their stuff, but i just bought the 450r and i want to see what everybody runs so i can compare my results but thanks again everyone for the info

[HoleshotR15]

I have been using BelRay Thumper Semi Syn. 10w.40 and The HP trans. 80w. In the tranny side. Have ran the same combo on my old 05 and now my 08 450r both have never given me any reason to switch. You just have to keep it clean.

[reptikes]

Originally posted by Ruf Racing
^^ Agreed ^^
Run the Rotella on the engine side. It's good stuff, and as often as you should change the engine oil, you're pissing your money away using anything else. Run the Honda HP tranny oil (Red Bottle) for the clutch.


This guy knows his stuff... +1