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oil and fuel

#1 PostAuthor: bob fell » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:00 am

What is the best oil for a z1b and which fuel is best, I have been using the cheaper unleaded, does it make a difference ?..any advice appreciated
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#2 PostAuthor: debben1 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:03 pm

We use Amsoil but i am sure you will get other recomendations from other members here, regards, Steve
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#3 PostAuthor: mick znone » Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:27 pm

from what ive read on here these bikes were made to run on the low spec, low grade petrol, unless you have a tuned up motor the cheap stuff is good. the other thing ive read is dont mix mineral oil with synthetic oil.
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#4 PostAuthor: BShaw » Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:31 pm

I use GTX & change it regular 1000 to 1500 mls,but I hardly use my zed so thats about a year these days and 97ron unleaded, But if yours don't pink on 95 and you'r happy with the way it runs >>>
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#5 PostAuthor: bunnysZ » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:43 pm

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#6 PostAuthor: Kev1R » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:38 pm

Castrol GTX is very popular here - and is a tried and tested product

I personally use Halfords Semi Synthetic Oil and Standard 95 Octane fuel.

With a standard Z, - If you use the higher octane fuels (eg Total Excellium/BP Ultimate/ Shell Optimax) - it will not do any harm, except possibly to your wallet !!
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#7 PostAuthor: irhobotolo » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:05 pm

Also use Halfords semi synthetic 15-40 in both cars and bikes. Changed every twelve months. Its the same spec as the "named brands" .
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#8 PostAuthor: Geoff Meager » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:00 pm

Yep ... GTX & unleaded .... works fine
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