Corey Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 When I bought the bike I didn't have a clue what type of oil was in it. First thing I wanted to do was change the oil, so I put Castrol Actevo Xtra 10W40 4T semi-synthetic in it. It runs fine with it, no complaints. I did notice a different feel in the shifter afterwards for whatever that is worth.I am considering going back to Dino oil for no other reason than trying to recapture the original feel in the shifter, but was wondering if going from semi-synthetic back to Honda GN4 dino oil would cause issues.Any thoughts? Can you recommend it? Would you advise against it?Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted November 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2014 No issues changing... you're just going back to less pure oil than synthetic. Synthetic is the best oil but it is your personal preference what you want to run. You were running semi-synthetic so it is even less dramatic a change... The different feel from your new to you bike may just be you getting used to it... Personally, I don't blame the oil for my shifting... I work on my technique instead. I use a blend of Rotella T6 5w-40 full synthetic with Mobil 1 10w-40... shifts like butter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voided76 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I find that more often than not, your chain situation means more to ease of shifting than your oil. This coming from a guy who's only ran Mobil1 Racing 4T, then switched to T6 5-40. The only thing I believe I've noticed, was the bike makes considerably more noise towards the end of it's oil life on T6, than I noticed running racing 4t. but for a 33 dollar oil change, with a filter every time, it rocks. I've never, and will never use dino oil, due to sludge, breakdown deposits, and other hazards of a more natural oil use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshake Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I agree that there are no problems switching back. I did it in my boat with no issues. As long as the oil rating meets the requirements of the manufacturer (ie. SE, SF, etc.), then you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer IntAceptor Posted November 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 16, 2014 Semi-synthetic is mostly dino oil anyhow. About + / - 15% synthetic if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Are we talking the many fake synthetics in the U.S. or Worldly accepted real synthetics? Either way it don't make a bit of difference beyond breakin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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