spydersteve22
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Hello, my oil really is low can I just go to the auto store and buy some full synthetic and top it off? Is that ok??
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Chupaca
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Depends..!
if they carry motorcycle oil with the same specs. You would do better going to a bike shop. Manual gives the specs needed. If you are do for an oil change soon mixing oils would be fine otherwise try to keep the same oil. Whenerver you have an oil change get an extra qt for topping off...:thumbup:
if they carry motorcycle oil with the same specs. You would do better going to a bike shop. Manual gives the specs needed. If you are do for an oil change soon mixing oils would be fine otherwise try to keep the same oil. Whenerver you have an oil change get an extra qt for topping off...:thumbup:
BajaRon
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Do not put regular automobile engine oil in it. You may get away with it if you don't put much in but, why chance it. Get a good 5w-40, 10w-40 or 15w-40 full synthetic with a JASO rating of at least MA (NOT MA1). MA2 is better.
That part can be a bit confusing because...
MA1 (Not too good and not good at all for the Spyder)
MA (Better and good enough for the Spyder)
MA2 (Best!)
If you have to, 20w-50 with the same JASO rating will do. Especially for topping off.
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spydersteve22
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1939mi, haven't did my first oil change yet and don't know what oil they put in first.
SPYD3R
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NOVICES
OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE A NOVICES.... NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT, WE ALL WERE AT ONE TIME... AND IT'S GOOD THAT YOU ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.....
GO TO YOUR DEALER, AND BUY A QUART SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR SPYD3R.....
DO NOT TAKE CHANCES.... :lecturef_smilie:
ALWAYS KEEP AN EXTRA QUART HANDY, FOR THE EXTRA $10, IT'S CHEEP INSURANCE... AND REMEMBER, ALL THESE ENGINES WILL BURN ABOUT A QUART BETWEEN OIL CHANGES... SO PLEASE DON'T THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR SPYD3R....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R
OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE A NOVICES.... NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT, WE ALL WERE AT ONE TIME... AND IT'S GOOD THAT YOU ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.....
GO TO YOUR DEALER, AND BUY A QUART SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR SPYD3R.....
DO NOT TAKE CHANCES.... :lecturef_smilie:
ALWAYS KEEP AN EXTRA QUART HANDY, FOR THE EXTRA $10, IT'S CHEEP INSURANCE... AND REMEMBER, ALL THESE ENGINES WILL BURN ABOUT A QUART BETWEEN OIL CHANGES... SO PLEASE DON'T THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR SPYD3R....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R
cyclelover63
Member
Advanced Auto Parts stocks Mobil 1 synthetic oil for motorcycles that meet all of the specs..It is not in the automotive oil section though...You have to search for it...i bought it for top offs...I almost never visit a dealer without buying an extra quart of XPS,just for top offs...Can't always time it right though.
Bob Denman
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:agree: It certainly can't hurt, to have a quart (Litre?) of BRP's slippery stuff on the shelf... Get the blended stuff; it's what comes with the bikes from the factory. :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
2014 RT too?
Does this hold true for the new 2014 as well?
Reading thread, first I heard of engine "using oil" and needing to "top off":hun:. Coming from GL1800 that never needed oil between changes (now have RT-S 2014).
Does this hold true for the new 2014 as well?
Reading thread, first I heard of engine "using oil" and needing to "top off":hun:. Coming from GL1800 that never needed oil between changes (now have RT-S 2014).
Bob Denman
New member
The 1330s have NOT been showing a tendency to burn oil as much as the 998s have...
Good to know:clap: Thanks.
spydersteve22
New member
Thanks for the info!
spydersteve22
New member
Oh! And what make going through Baja Ron cheaper then buying the Can-am kit for $50?
Not according to their web site. Here are some full synthetic oils which will meet Spyder specs:
Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
Castrol Power RS Racing 5W-40, 10W-40 (JASO MA2)
Amsoil 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA2)
Red Line Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil
Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil
Motul 300V Factory Line Off-Road 5W-40
Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 5W-40
Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40
Motul 7100 4T 10W-40 (JASO MA2)
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PW2013STL
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In the 13,000 miles I have ridden, and every time I have checked I have never had to put in any oil.
Make sure you are checking the oil after it is at full temp like after a ride, but let it idle for about a min before you check to let all the extra oil settle (per BPR tech).
jcthorne
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Absolutely. Valvoline 4T Stroke Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, 10W40. Good stuff and stocked at most WalMart stores.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/motor-oil/10w-40/129
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jcthorne
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You did not look very hard: http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/motor-oil/10w-40/129
Its also been discussed here on SL a number of times and comes up in searches.
BamaSpyder
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