Syntetic Oil Question

[kickrz]

Hello all, I have a 1983 Honda 200S. I ran a reg 10-40 oil in it for the last 2 years. Now I have switched to a synthetic. Is this ok? I would like to know before I ride it anywhere.


Thanks Guys,

[86200s]

synthetic oil will make the clutch slip, If your not having any problems stay with the 10-40 if its overheating try a heavier weight I run 20w-50 but I live in South Florida

[thedeatons]

The clutch slipping myth is just that... a myth... You shouldn't see any problems unless there were already problems there, then they will be amplified by the synthetic.... No motorcycle I have ever had started clutch slippage after swapping to synthetic... I've had numerous bikes, and have run synthetic in them all....

[86200s]

185's and 200's are centrifical clutch, synthetic will cause it to slip and spin easier in the lower rpms...

[Tri-ZNate]

SX's are have centrifical clutches too and the only stuff I run is fully synthetic oil. Been runing them with it for almost 2 years.

[fyi]

I use fully synthetic Redline 15w/50 engine oil in my 1985 350x (manual wet clutch) AND in my wife's 1999 Honda Foreman 450s 4x4 (centrifugal wet clutch) with outstanding durability/performance success thus far, with ZERO slippage issues what-so-ever for either machine.

We ride these machines about 4 times a week very hard through wooded trails w/ hills and some some wide open stretches from time to time and neither one of them have shown any signs of slippage in the least~ and BOTH have completely stock clutches!

My 350x has even taken some flogging on the chassis dyno with nitrous use and it shows no signs of even remotely slipping... In fact, both of the machines have even had firmer clutch engagment since the switch to synthetic oil.

Both machines are coming down for a freshening when the weather breaks for the worse this fall, at which time I'll inspect the internal components very closely then. Given how much more cooler, (-14* average) smoother, more responsive both machines ran when I switched to synthetic, I'll never go back to petroleum-based engine oil again for these things...

FYI in case you're interested. :)

[86200s]

Alright, I guess It wont make a difference...my bad...I think Im gonna try synthetic and see if it I notice any difference...

[MTS]

Synthtic is fine, the only thing you have to watch out for is "friction modifiers" in oils, they WILL make it slip alot easier....

[kickrz]

Thanks alot guys for the info. I will ride for a few months and see if any sliiping occurs.

[84250r]

Yes it is fine.