RavenFZ1
Well-Known Member
I recently purchased a new 2009 FZ1 and I'm having a blast with it, even though I'm holding back a bit during the engine break-in period. I have read through many threads about engine break-in and many theories about the best way to break the engine in... don't worry I'm not asking about that.
I dropped by the dealership today to buy some oil change supplies, and they sold me 20w50 oil stating that this is the oil I should use due to the hot weather (regardless of rather my engine is still in the break-in period or not). I only have about 120 miles on the bike right now and I was planning to go ahead and change the oil to drain out metal particles, then change it again at about 600 miles.
My question is, is there any reason NOT to use 20w50 oil during the break-in period? Is this oil too thick to allow proper break-in... or am I over-thinking things? Thanks in advance.
I dropped by the dealership today to buy some oil change supplies, and they sold me 20w50 oil stating that this is the oil I should use due to the hot weather (regardless of rather my engine is still in the break-in period or not). I only have about 120 miles on the bike right now and I was planning to go ahead and change the oil to drain out metal particles, then change it again at about 600 miles.
My question is, is there any reason NOT to use 20w50 oil during the break-in period? Is this oil too thick to allow proper break-in... or am I over-thinking things? Thanks in advance.