Sorry about this but I need to ask the oil question. Is 10/40 the norm, what does the manual say? I have plenty of 10/40 semi synth in the garage and was planning to use it.
Silkolene pro4,i always use full synth, the way I see it top notch ducati's should be fed top notch oil...and my indie mech swears by it, good enough for me!
I would usually use full synth but I have just changed the oil in the car and the van and I have enough left over for the bike too so may as well use it this time around. I wanted to double check to viscosity type, 10/40 it is I'll just change it sooner.
And I am pleased to report that no debris was found in the two filters or on the drain plug. All good, that's a first for this bike!
I wouldn't use car engine oil in a bike. Bike engine oil does 2 jobs lubricates the engine but also has to withstand the shearing forces in the gearbox.
I've not read anything on that particular difference between m/cycle and car oil. I've have read plenty on using car oils for a wet clutch though, this is indeed a no no, but since I have a dry clutch the extra friction reducing agents cant do any harm. Can they? I knew this would be a can of worms lol. I can see this thread being vaped in the near future
