Oil Recommendation... CRF450 & CRF250?

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Edited Date/Time 7/23/2014 11:29am
My kids got an 04 CRF250 I have an 08 CRF450. I am just looking to see what you guys are running in the motor and trans? Same in both? or defferent?
Thanks guys!
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Fender Rodes 6/20/2011 2:17pm
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Lucas. Same in both and in tranny of my 2-stroke.

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Arkmx 6/20/2011 2:27pm
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Lucas Oil Semi Synthetic 10w-40 both sides and you can go twice as long between oil changes.

A tip is to add 10% of the Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer to the total refill capacity (90% oil / 10% HDOS) when doing your oil changes. If not comfortable using the 10w-40 there is a 20w-50 available or even the 15w-40 TBN Diesel oil too. The HDOS will not make your Clutch slip!
Chris O'Neal 6/20/2011 3:35pm
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I've always had excellent luck with the Honda GN4 in the engine side and Honda 80W in the clutch side.

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Flatliner 6/20/2011 4:02pm
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Also, i feel sorry for you-your son. I was constantly chasing valves on my 04 crf.
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Flatliner wrote:
Also, i feel sorry for you-your son. I was constantly chasing valves on my 04 crf.
Well, you kow what they say about beggars.....
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Bel-Ray Thumper 20w-50 in the engine and Bel-Ray Gear Saver in the trans. Been working perfect for me since 2004.
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Motul 300 v in the engine and Motul trans in the trans.
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40Plus_922mx wrote:
My kids got an 04 CRF250 I have an 08 CRF450. I am just looking to see what you guys are running in the motor and...
My kids got an 04 CRF250 I have an 08 CRF450. I am just looking to see what you guys are running in the motor and trans? Same in both? or defferent?
Thanks guys!
I just ordered this that the right stuff ? ****EDIT quote was for arkmx****
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mirramaxx 7/22/2014 3:55pm
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Dang I did a search for lucas oil, didn't realize this was from 2011. Is the semi synthetic 10w-40 a good oil to run ?? Been using the honda line oil but its 14.99 at my local shop!
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Lucas with Moly in the engine side (especially on the 250). Lucas trans oil in the gearbox.
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40Plus_922mx wrote:
My kids got an 04 CRF250 I have an 08 CRF450. I am just looking to see what you guys are running in the motor and...
My kids got an 04 CRF250 I have an 08 CRF450. I am just looking to see what you guys are running in the motor and trans? Same in both? or defferent?
Thanks guys!
mirramaxx wrote:
I just ordered this [img]http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/OG/0000-lucas-oil-semi-synthetic-motor-oil---.jpg[/img] that the right stuff ? ****EDIT quote was for arkmx****
I just ordered this that the right stuff ? ****EDIT quote was for arkmx****
This is what I have used in every bike we have had since 2007. 7.49 a quart at Oreily's. Used in 2006 CRF 450, KTM 65, YZ 85's, YZ 125, YZF 450 and 250, lawn mower and Onan generator in my toy hauler. Only oil I will buy. Is there a better oil? Maybe but I sure have had very luck with it so why change.
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FGR01 wrote:
Bel-Ray Thumper 20w-50 in the engine and Bel-Ray Gear Saver in the trans. Been working perfect for me since 2004.
Thank you.
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FGR01 7/22/2014 5:41pm
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FGR01 wrote:
Bel-Ray Thumper 20w-50 in the engine and Bel-Ray Gear Saver in the trans. Been working perfect for me since 2004.
lukaitis9 wrote:
Thank you.
Still doing the same. No probs yet. No reason to change. Run the gear saver in my 2-stroke tranny's also. Been using it since 1985 !

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VET176 7/22/2014 5:53pm
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In trans: Total Hi-Perf 4T Sport

Up top: Total Hi-Perf 4T Racing
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Rotella T. People have used to successfully in racebikes of all kinds for decades with great success.
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mirramaxx 7/22/2014 8:24pm
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Thanks for all the feed back Smile What is the benefit to using the moly in a 250 just better protected against breakdown? I looked at the hondaline and I have been running the moly blend.
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bvm111 7/22/2014 11:24pm
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Holy mother of thread from 2011!!!!!!!

Lonestar_399 7/23/2014 12:41am
7/23/2014 12:41am Edited Date/Time 7/23/2014 12:41am
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them?

To the Newbies, please search before opening up some of these questions like; What motor oil is best?, What tire is best?, What coolant is best?, Should I use a bib?, What neck brace is best? ....there are tons of threads from the past you can review or maybe even revive instead of starting a new one.l
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Lonestar_399 wrote:
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them? To the Newbies, please...
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them?

To the Newbies, please search before opening up some of these questions like; What motor oil is best?, What tire is best?, What coolant is best?, Should I use a bib?, What neck brace is best? ....there are tons of threads from the past you can review or maybe even revive instead of starting a new one.l
What do you think of the new Dunlop MX52, any good? Laughing
thephoenix 7/23/2014 5:03am
7/23/2014 5:03am
Lonestar_399 wrote:
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them? To the Newbies, please...
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them?

To the Newbies, please search before opening up some of these questions like; What motor oil is best?, What tire is best?, What coolant is best?, Should I use a bib?, What neck brace is best? ....there are tons of threads from the past you can review or maybe even revive instead of starting a new one.l
jock wrote:
What do you think of the new Dunlop MX52, any good? Laughing
Is the K695 any good? Someone also told me to try out the M22...
Lonestar_399 7/23/2014 5:17am
7/23/2014 5:17am
Lonestar_399 wrote:
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them? To the Newbies, please...
How many of these motor oil threads are we going to see opened a week? Can we put a ban on them?

To the Newbies, please search before opening up some of these questions like; What motor oil is best?, What tire is best?, What coolant is best?, Should I use a bib?, What neck brace is best? ....there are tons of threads from the past you can review or maybe even revive instead of starting a new one.l
jock wrote:
What do you think of the new Dunlop MX52, any good? Laughing
thephoenix wrote:
Is the K695 any good? Someone also told me to try out the M22...
LOL ...use the Cheng Shin C755
TheNewOriginal 7/23/2014 7:08am
7/23/2014 7:08am
Flatliner wrote:
Also, i feel sorry for you-your son. I was constantly chasing valves on my 04 crf.
Swapped my valves to Kibblewhite (sp?) and never had any more problems.
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BroFoSho 7/23/2014 8:41am
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Chris O'Neal wrote:
I've always had excellent luck with the Honda GN4 in the engine side and Honda 80W in the clutch side.
This is also what I use and have never had an engine or transmission issue.

Change both every two rides and oil filter (hi-flo) every other oil change.
Lonestar_399 7/23/2014 9:55am
7/23/2014 9:55am
If you guys want to read some of the many links about oil here this should keep you busy for a while.

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Race-Shop,42/Rotella-T,1273349

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Shell-Rotella-Oil,1252557

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Race-Shop,42/Rotella,1265673

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/What-kind-of-oil-do-you-g…

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Shell-Rotella-Oil,1252557…




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