What's the best oil to run in a honda 200x?

[honda200x1987]

What is the best oil to run in a 1987 200X? I have always used Honda oil. I have not changed it in mine yet. I have heard Mobile 1 is good oil? Any good ideas. I want only the best for mine.

[zppeacock]

I either use the Honda or Valvoline ATV oil.

[WIkid500]

I run Amsoil in everything of mine. My 200x gets this: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mcf.aspx I figure ten bux a quart is cheap insurance when the 200x only takes a bit over a quart. I guess honda oil is fine, I have a bunch of money in my engine so I don't mind the extra cost for a synthetic oil.

[honda200x1987]

I will do some research ,,I think I am caught between Mobile 1 and Amsoil. Thanks guys.

[Dirtcrasher]

Well, it's a very special oil and only I have it.....

You will need to send the trike and a Cashiers check for 2200$ made out to me.

In return I will write a 6000$ check for your troubles from my Nigerian bank account.

I cannot promise that the same trike will return :D

[big yeller]

thats too funny

[pudge]

run oil in it that was available in 1987. these trikes were made a long time ago and are spec'd for oil of that time period. i know i run regular 10w-40 in my SX (becuse of the auto cluth) im not thinking that synthetic is the way to go in a 25 year old machine

[dajeepman]

castrol 10-40 what went what the service manual said. I usualy put 10-30 in my 200s but i went by the book this time. I can tell a big different on how the clutches likes the 10-40 lol

[Vealmonkey]

What I've tended to notice in most trikes is, it's not really the oil you run, but it's how often you change your oil and oil filters and clean your oil screens that matters. If a previous owner didn't take very good care and perform regular maintenance on the trike that you have now, then the damage is basically already done. You can use walmart oil, you just have to keep the bike regularly maintained. Oil and filter changes and screen cleanings. Valve and timing chain maintenance if a 4 stroke. Keep your timing correct and regular spark plug changes. Oil and grease necessary areas. These things are what make a difference. We've all bought a trike at one time or another that a previous owner or owners had not properly maintained and have had fits bringing it back to the point of being reliable again. It pays in the long run to keep up with the maintanance on our trikes. Lack of proper care will kill a trike very fast. And the cost compared to rebuilding an engine or repairing an engine case is very small.

[3wheeledjunkie]

I always wondered about the oil in this old of a machine. Beause, guys with older automotive engines have had trouble running moderns oils in some cases. Wonder if it applies to older Atv's too? By the way, since I work at a Honda Dealer, I can only legally recommend Honda GN4 (Sponsored by HRC). LOL

[200XMichigan]

The Honda oil is good stuff. I'm just running regular 5W30 (winter). For the money the Valvoline and Catroil motorcycle and ATV oil are the best. The clutches in my Nighthawk like Valvoline motorcycle oil more than Amsoil. If you want synthetic, the Honda synthetic blend is better than Amsoil. Anyone who doesn't believe me try Amsoil, then Honda oil in a bike or ATC, ATV with wet clutches. The Amsoil doesn't have enough additives for the clutch.

Mobil 1 is a scam, read a consumer reports test on oils a long time back and after 3000 miles regular Castrol GTX had more viscosity than Mobile 1. Castroil and Valvoline were top performer, and at 4 dollars a quart vs 10 for Amsoil or Honda oil you can change you oil over 2x as much.

If you have always used Honda oil, like it and have a good place to get it and don't mind it costs a little more than Castroil or Valvoline, stick with it, its good stuff.

I run the 5W30 in the winter since thats what the manual recommends for cold, the bike starts a lot easier and my kickstarter doesn't slip as much.

[3wheeledjunkie]

You guys do know that Honda oil is made by Mobil right? Right straight from my Service Reps mouth. NO trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro.

[Mr_RPM]

i got a question for you guys, im getting ready to do a full restoration on my atc110, when breaking it in (im gonna replace all major components) can i use sythetic oil, and if not how long till i can use synthetic oil, and should i even use synthetic oil at all? i dont mind a price at all.

[btchi250r]

what about adding lucas oil

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Never add lucas oil. It will mess up the clutch(s). These small engines are not designed for oil stabilizers, if the oil looks thin, its time for a change. If it smokes, its time for an overhaul. I have ran Napa 10w30 and 10w40 for over 8 years in probably all my bikes, and havnt had one issue with it. I run either that or vavoline ATV oil - 10w40. Changing the oil is the most important thing you can do to keep your motor running strong.

[Xpress]

So Castor 10-40? I am going to do an oil change in my 200x, and would also like to know what is best to lube it with :)

[hang&rattle]

Lot's of oil threads on lots of sites. Mostly listen to the experienced 200xer's. The key is changing oil alot and often. Oil can be expesive. Everybody rides hard. We in our family ride often. Cost is a concern. I run half honda oil and half walmart oil. The lucas is my only thoughts. Have used a squirt or two in my trikes to keep the topend lubed for start-up, but am wonderin' about it blending properly and the weep holes flowing. Does anyone know how well it blends/flows for a honda/atv motor?, I'd like to know about this. Stuff is killer for cars & trucks.

[SWIGIN]

Like was said, it's more important to learn when the oil is ready to come out then what goes in. Learning how to read a dip stick saved my big block in my bronco, they are always taking ingredients out of oil and when I noticed my 460 was destroying the oil I warned my buddys. The one guy did not listen and his motor did not last the summer. Both motors were recently rebuilt and are built about the same.

Learn to read the dip stick and you'll be better off. Smell it, look at it, touch it and soon you'll know when it is ready to come out.