Honda Oil? Synthetic Honda or other?

mikem317 · 05-17-2005, 06:02 PM

After several searches, it appears that most people use synthetic oils after 4,000 miles on their machines. Do you guys use the Honda HP4 10W-40 oil? Or should I stay with the regular GN4? What's the implications on the warranty coverage? If I go sythentic, should I look at the Motul or Mobile offerings? What type of filters, OEM or aftermarket? Sorry, I'm sure there's informaiton on the forum, but I wanted to get a specific Honda owner opinon on this (esp. CBR 600 F4i owners).

The machine I just purchased has 3,300 miles, so I'm thinking about staying with the conventional oils at least until 4,000 miles before changing to synthetic.

ckelly5113 · 05-17-2005, 08:07 PM

Hey...f41 owner here...I went with semi synthetic Motul and I have 25 thousand miles without a problem...as for filters...I use fram!!!!!!!!!! stay with regular oil for now...

21 natas · 05-18-2005, 03:32 AM

I use motul semi synth. also on most of the bikes that I've had GSXR 600/750 and put over 50k+ on them w/o any issues and I also ran motul on my RC and now my 600rr

bumblebee · 05-18-2005, 09:40 AM

I run regular Pennz 10W40 in my '04 F4i and fram filter 6607, I believe. I change my oil every 4 to 6 weeks.

thebird_19 · 05-18-2005, 12:32 PM

I use yamalube cuz I don't like the honda dealer here. I also use k&n oil filters because they are easy to install and get off with their nut welded on them and they are a little cheaper then the honda filter. I've also seen a couple of independent tests on the fram filters and they're not made very well.