Castrol Power 1 for FZ1 oil change

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

Planning to do an oil change, can see I can grab this stuff from local Halfords:

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/motorcycling/oils/castrol-power-1-4t-10w%2F40-motorcycle-engine-oil---4ltr-966119.html

Would it be suitable for my FZ1? Anyone used this stuff in their bike?
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drkbishop · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Dec 2014 Karma :

Being using that in my FZ6 since I bought it about 9 years ago. Been fine.

Nearly 80000 on it now

Snorty · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Karma :

yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Been using it since at least 2000. It has changed name in that time I seem to recall.

I offered Castrol the opportunity to strip my 2000 Honda XRV750 engine that had run on nothing else at 130,000 miles, to look at wear etc. I believe Honda owned Castrol at the time as well.

There were a few interested emails from their publicity department, they seemed keen and were asking about pictures of it in the desert to be supplied, then I realised they had no intention of putting it back together again afterwards which was what I was aiming for, a refreshed engine.
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

"The premium-quality synthetic Castrol Power 1 4T 10W/40 oil is a leading-edge, protective motorbike oil that is ideal for four-stroke motorcycle engines. Employing the latest 'Trizone technology,' it provides increased power for your motorbike.

The Castrol POWER 1 is developed with a cutting-edge formulation technology, underpinned by more than 100 years of experience in the field of motorcycle lubrication. For four-stroke engines, the Castrol POWER 1 4T 10W with Power Release Technology™ optimizes friction. This, in return, provides motorcycle enthusiasts with a superior acceleration."

What a load of marketing pish.

It will compliment any blue powerbands you have retro installed too. Laughing

I've used castrol Power Racing 5w40 in both bikes since new. It will be better than your stuff coz the Marketing Pish is heavier. Laughing

Castrol is fine.
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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

1. That oil is just about perfect for the application.

2. Honda never owned Castrol.
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Kawasaki Jimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :

People like to say “Halfrauds” (bad pun) but I reckon the vast majority of their stuff is quality these days. I use that oil in my two sportsbikes.
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