[RobPoston]

Any oil and filter recommendations for a 1997 Ducati 748, in Tennessee (where the summers are 80-90 degree temps)? Thanks in advance!

 

[Thumper580]

You opened up a can of worms...??????. Everyone has their favorite... I use synthetic Amsoil 20/50 and their filter. I'm in Virginia so hot and humid as well. At the end of the day use just about any decent motorcycle oil (10/40 or 20/50), change it as scheduled and you will be fine. Most people don't like the KN filters.....

Standard oil or synthetic.... your choice and price based. Get a "motorcycle designated oil" and ride on.

 

[RobPoston]

You opened up a can of worms...??????. Everyone has their favorite... I use synthetic Amsoil 20/50 and their filter. I'm in Virginia so hot and humid as well. At the end of the day use just about any decent motorcycle oil (10/40 or 20/50), change it as scheduled and you will be fine. Most people don't like the KN filters.....

Standard oil or synthetic.... your choice and price based. Get a "motorcycle designated oil" and ride on.

Yeah, I have used Amsoil in one of my race cars. I was thinking Amsoil or Royal Purple. I might give them a shot in the bike, too. I don't have any experiences with K&N oil filters, but have run their air filters, and have had no complaints. I might look at what is rated highest on the market. Thanks for the info! Ride safe!

 

[Yorik]

I might look at what is rated highest on the market.

Where would one find these ratings?

 

[Thumper580]

Check this out...
http://www.oil-tech.com/amsoil-pdf-files/motorcycle-oil-comparison.pdf

 

[bradblack]

i would use an oil with a cold weight no higher than 15 and a hot weight no lower than 50. apart from that, it's kind of local availability and price that you're happy with .

 

[Yorik]

Check this out...
http://www.oil-tech.com/amsoil-pdf-files/motorcycle-oil-comparison.pdf

Ah, yes. The nine year old Amsoil "test." Hardly an independent source. That's like going to Michelin to see which tire is best or to Samsung to see which TV has the highest ratings.

 

[Thumper580]

Ok.... not an Amsoil fanatic, however I ran it in my roadracer for several years under extreme conditions. Performed excellent. I like it. Buy what you want to. Please disregard the Amsoil lies. Pretty sure the viscosity numbers are made up.

 

[lwszabo]

Owners manual calls for 10w-40. I use Shell Advance synthetic 10w-40 and Ducati filters.

 

[minitwin51]

I run 15w50 motul 300V and the OEM filter. The oil was recommended by Fox performance when I had a crankshaft balanced.

 

[bastian]

Personally I've been a fan of the Klotz synthetic oil, and just the typical plain Jane K&N filters as they usually have a hex head to allow you to easily torque it (for those that care)!

In any case, just always make sure you get oil rated for a wet clutch if yours is one!

Check out Klotz here: http://www.klotzlube.com/motorcycle.html

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