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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: HTCneil on May 10, 2010, 03:26:53 AM

Title: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: HTCneil on May 10, 2010, 03:26:53 AM

I am over the first scheduled maintenance (600 mile), so what kind of OIL has been decided here as the best to go with???

Also how much do yall pay for oil filters?

Title: Re: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: Hoolander2 on May 11, 2010, 02:36:54 AM

I believe a fully synthetic oil is what most here have decided is best.  Choose a weight based on what the temperatures will be like when you're riding.  I chose 5w/40 Rotella full synthetic which I think will be fine for summer or winter here in Georgia, USA.  Found it at Wal-Mart.

I just got a two pack of "Hi flow" filters from Scootertrap for $22 bucks delivered.   

Then again, now that I think of it, you may be advised not to go to synthetic till more break-in time has gone by.  Let some others check in on this topic, please.. 

Title: Re: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: HTCneil on May 11, 2010, 03:05:00 AM

if anyone can advise on whether or not to go to synthetic?

Title: Re: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: Shaka on May 11, 2010, 03:45:22 AM

You may want to wait till the next oil change to go full synth.  Possibly run a synth blend now.  Get some more input, there are lots of different philosophies on break in!

Title: Re: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: jan.strydom on May 11, 2010, 12:38:26 PM

I use Mobil 1 full synt 15w50 - its pretty hot in summer 35- 40degC plus where I am!

Title: Re: I put 700miles in 10 days on my New xciting!
Post by: zombie on May 11, 2010, 04:54:07 PM

Depends if you have babied it or really broke it in. If you tend to baby it you may want to wait till 1'000km. If you smashed it into submission, go for the synth.