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Motorcycles are as equally deserving of high-quality lubricants as automobiles. In fact, many motorcycle engines operate at up to 10 000 revolutions per minute – almost double that of a typical motor in a passenger car. At these types of speeds, the stresses in an engine are extremely high, and it is important to choose the right oil to protect internal components.
Synthetic motorcycle oil can really go a long way towards protecting your engine, chain case and transmission. Since most motorcycles are pleasure vehicles that are not driven every day, or not usually driven for extended periods, the amount of time a bike spends parked means that motorcycles are particularly prone to rust issues resulting from storage. Humid conditions can also accelerate the formation of rust, leading to corrosion in the engine and on the chain. Many people assume that since their engine and chain are oiled that they are protected against this type of damage, but in order for an oil to provide maximum protection against corrosion, it must contain special additives which are designed to coat and protect at all times. Synthetic motorcycle oil is specifically formulated with these additives.
Aside from the stress of high-engine rpm’s, the most damage done to a typical motorcycle engine is during cold startup. When a bike’s engine has been sitting overnight, all of the engine oil drains down out of the motor and into the oil pan. This means that for a few crucial moments on startup, the engine is rotating without any protection from oil. Of course, engine builders realize this and all motors are designed to achieve necessary oil pressure and coverage almost immediately after ignition. However, the type of oil being used can play a significant role in terms of how fast that actually occurs. Synthetic motorcycle oil is less prone to reduced viscosity in low temperatures, meaning that it does not thicken up and flow less while cold. This allows it to move faster through your motor on start-up and begin protecting engine components before standard motor oil would be able to achieve optimal viscosity.
When choosing a motorcycle lubricant, each of these issues needs to be considered. When parking a bike for the week after a weekend of hard riding, the peace of mind that everything will be ready to go when you hit the starter next Friday is priceless. Synthetic oil is the key to getting the maximum life and pleasure out of a motorcycle.
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