What better way to start this off

[cueman]

With an oil thread. Thinking of using Amsoil in Ryker. Severe gear 75w90 in final, severe gear 75w140 in trans., and not sure in motor. Amsoil has a 0w40 and a 10w40 but the book calls for 5w40 These are Synthetic oils from Amsoil. I’m not a dealer, but have used it in many of my motorcycles. :dontknow: cueman

[AnthonyG]

If a fight breaks out, it’s all on you.

[JayBros]

The most important thing is to use oil meeting API service specification(s) listed in the maintenance procedures section(s) of the operator's guide.

[Tslepebull]

I used Mobile-1 Synthetic Gear oil 75W140 in the gearbox of my BMW GS and Mobile-1 75W90 in the final drive. I have some left over so that is what will go into YellaCat but I am sure the Amsol product would be just as good. For engine oil I am going to use this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chevron-Delo-400-XSP-Synthetic-5W40-Motor-Oil-1-gal/20896087?wpa_bd=&wpa_pg_seller_id=F55CDC31AB754BB68FE0B39041159D63&wpa_ref_id=1902ed073af2cc7a4bf5b9ec211550e5&wpa_aux_info=&wpa_tag=&wpa_pos=3&wpa_plmt=1145x1145_T-C-IG_TI_1-2_HL-INGRID-LIST-NY&wpa_aduid=48a0b87c-3e6c-454c-9039-8e185a216a8b&wpa_pg_id=5W40%20synthetic&wpa_st=5W40synthetic&wpa_tax=91083_1104294_1072084&wpa_bucket=

It is synthetic in the correct weight and although it is primarily a diesel oil it also carries the SL & SM specifications required for the Ryker (as recommended in the owners manual).

[BajaRon]

Amsoil MFC 10w-40 will undoubtedly work as well in the Ryker engine as it does in all of the other Spyder/Rotax engines. And I will eventually change out to the other Amsoil lubricants as you mention in your post.

It is interesting that the Gear Box calls for 5w-40, 10w-50 motor oil or 75w-140 gear oil. This is quite a spread. Not sure which way I'll go on this. But I will probably lean towards the heavier options. I'd rather get better gear life than slightly better fuel mileage.

[cueman]

If a fight breaks out, it’s all on you.

See, that wasn't so bad my friends. :2thumbs: cueman

[Markubis]

*checks watch*

It's early...this thread is only 6 hours old. :2thumbs:

[Triumphcycleman]

My experience with oils is... as long as it meets the mfg's specs all is good. I think it is more important that the oil be changed within the correct mileage range. Especially with the BRP off road products I have seen guys who haven't changed their oil regularly end up eating timing chains and guides. With the BRP Spyders with the semi-automatics (which use the oil to shift it) the engine/transmission is especially sensitive.

[KID Ryker]

For me on the Ryker the 3000 miles service will BRP oil. Then I will look in to Amsoil.

[cueman]

I believe that will be a very good choice! :thumbup: cueman

[Clayvis]

So, unlike our RT, the Ryker has a separate gear box? I figured this must be the case after seeing posts about a Ryker recall based on no oil in the gearbox....So how what goes in the crankcase? just curious.

[Triumphcycleman]

yes, it is separate. In fact, it is the warranty bulletin item mentioned elsewhere in the Ryker section. It runs in 75/90 or 75/140 gear oil, which is very different than the engine oil

[Sarge707]

So the Ryker Does NOT require a Jaso OR Jaso MA2 rating? If this is correct there are tons of Great Synthetics at Good prices.