Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hello All Does anyone have any experience of using a fully synthetic oil in their V11? I ask because I had great results when I used fully synth in the past for Hondas ( both 2 and 4 wheel variety). Thoughts? Best regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWDavid Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm using M1 20W-50 V-Twin oil in my '03 V11. No issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks David. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I use Mobil1 0W-40.Dont let the oil thread muppets tell you 0 weight is to low a viscosity as its not. Has adequate zddp for a flat tappet engine.Works well, particularly in colder climates. Added benifit is you can use it in many vehicles, buy in bulk and save considerable money. So I run it in the following Ducati St2 Guzzi V11 Ducati 1198s (track bike) Ducati 1000ss(track bike) 5.7 liter Gen111 Chev Mazda Astina 2Litre V6 Hyundai 1.6 Nissan Micra 1198( 3 cylinder) Dont use it in my GSXR1000 due to the wet clutch. It may be fine in that application as well but I havent tried it. Ciao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Grazie Phil Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I've switched to a new organic. EMU 17951: Seriously, I use Maxima 20w-50 full synthetic and it's fine. The manuals for these bikes specify a synthetic oil - the 2003 and later specify a lighter weight than than the earlier years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl.allen Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Mike over at wild guzzi runs mobil 1 in everything and over 40k on his v11 so I put it in mine and have done about 4000 miles. No leaks or burn so far. Even use mobil 1 grease on the drive line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks everyone. Useful stuff. I think I'll go with the Mobil 1 20w-50 option. I appreciate all of the answers! Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 My local shop has the Putoline 20w40 V-twin semi oil. At £27 for 4 litres it seems good value and I assume it's suitable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use Mobil 1 synthetic . The lubrication gurus I deal with say a synthetic blend is no better than a standard petroleum oil. Full synthetic or standard oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use mannol 10w-60 ester fully sintetic form ebay.de 34 euro 10 liters plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 it seems like most here use full synth, except tightwad me. I use synth blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 dino here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Lucas 20w-50 motorcycle oil / full synth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 The new 'guzzis state 10W60 synthetic. It's my belief that synthetic is best used in a air cooled motorcycle engine, where the syn will not "fry crispy" like dino oil. Especially if/when you get stopped in traffic on a hot summer day... Naw,,, that never happens, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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