Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWDavid Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm using M1 20W-50 V-Twin oil in my '03 V11. No issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks David. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted November 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Grazie Phil Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted November 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl.allen Posted November 7, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted November 7, 2015 Author 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted November 8, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted November 8, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use mannol 10w-60 ester fully sintetic form ebay.de 34 euro 10 liters plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 it seems like most here use full synth, except tightwad me. I use synth blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 dino here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Lucas 20w-50 motorcycle oil / full synth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick Posted November 10, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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