Switching from Dino to Synthetic
 

Ok I'm almost at 3K miles on the Gixxer and now want to switch to full synthetic on my next oil change which will be this weekend.

The question is, can I just drain the dino oil(OEM Suzuki brand) and add the synthetic or do I need to "flush" the engine by running a semi systheic first for a few hundred miles, then switch to the full synthetic?

I know it's a newb question but I never ran a full synthetic on my last bike, so I'm not sure how to properly make the switch.

drain and switch, no need to flush.

Yep, what he said. Most modern dino oils and synthetics will swap without any real issue. I use Mobil 1 in the KTM and Castrol R4 Superbike in the GSXR. Had good success with both.

I'm probably going with Amsoil. Not sure yet. It's nice to that the GSXR only takes 2600ML. The Kawi took a full 4 liters. I keep hearing good things about Shell Rotella but I am a little hesitant to buy anything from Wally World.

There is a Rotella T that works well, my dad uses it in his Kawasaki Concours that has 30k miles on it. You just have to make sure that it does not have "friction modifiers" in it, usually molybendium, because it binds to clutch plates and causes them to slip.

Switch away. I have Amsoil in the Buell right now. Noticed dramatic improvements over the Harley syth (manufactured by Sunoco).

I'll probly put Mobil1 in it next time b/c it's cheaper and more readily available. And just as good.

Cheaper? What is Mobil1 per liter?

Around here M1 is 8 bucks a qt. I paid 12 per qt for Ams.

Ams M/C is $10.95 at Napa.

I should check there. I bought mine at the only place I know that has it. The Ducati dealer.

At I need 4 quarts of that shit. So I'm dropping 50 ducketts on this at a time.