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oil, oil filter and spark plugs
Topic Started: Jan 4 2012, 11:22 PM (760 Views)
matty-zx636
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Hi all,

I am planning on doing my first service on a motorcycle in a couple of weeks and want to upgrade from standard stuff.

I am wondering what would be the best oil, oil filter and spark plugs to use on my 2002 zx6r 636 A1P.

I am planning on changing the air filter to a K & N or similar at the same time.

any suggestions would be much appriciated.

Cheers

Matty
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hugojose
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The stock oil filter is very good indeed.

For oil use motorcycle specific, not car oil. Motorcycle oils are formulated heavy duty, same as diesel engine oils. Motorcycle oils lubricate transmission and cool the wet clutch, unlike cars.

For spark plugs, the stock NGKs are fine. Iridum plugs are very expensive, but is about very long mile between changes (iridium is very resilient), not performance. Is up to you.

for air filter, you can go K&N if you want. The only real advantage is that it is washable and reusable. Any claims of bein a 'performance' filter, it does so by actually FILTERING LESS,(allowing more air and more particles of anything) but it certainly has durable materials.

Most OEM parts suppled by Japanese manufacturers (what you call 'standard stuff') tend to be honestly good for the price.
Edited by hugojose, Jan 8 2012, 06:40 PM.
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