Do I need motorcycle specific oil?

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    Hey guys -

    Im doing my first oil change on my bike and after doing some research it seems some people say I need motorcycle specific oil because of the clutch?

    I have a 2002 VFR and purchased some Mobil1 10-40 but it's regular automotive oil, do I need to return this and get motorcycle specific oil?

    Thanks!!
     
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    Yes, return it. You can not use oils with friction modifiers. Look for other threads on synthetic oil, there will be many recommendations.

    Motorcycles oil must meet the JASO MA/MA2 requirement for wet clutches.
     
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    Thank you
     
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    Indeed... If you use auto oil your clutch will slip... Better get a specific one.
     
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    I've never used a motorcycle specific oil, but I do have a '99. I always thought you just had to avoid any oil that had friction modifiers added.
     
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    A lot of older type forks use ATF, it has very good anti froth properties.
    From memory I think it's around 15W, but it varies by manufacturers.
    Not that 15W means anything either as its not a standard, and manufacturers have their own opinion on what it should be.
    I wouldn't use it on a cartridge type fork.
     
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