Engines built in the 1960s and earlier with leaded gasoline in mind can benefit from a lead substitute to help prevent valve recession and engine knock.
Motorcycle oil and dirt bike oil must be formulated with the correct frictional properties to ensure smooth, consistent shifts and long wet clutch life.
Motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs and dirt bikes present different challenges to motor oil, making it tough for one formulation to deliver optimum performance in all applications. It’s best to use an oil made specifically for the application.
Motor oil contamination is the result of chemical changes to the oil, in addition to the accumulation of dirt, fuel, metal particles and other contaminants.
A good motorcycle, ATV or dirt bike coolant must dissipate heat, prevent corrosion and last for years. And it should be pre-mixed with high-purity water.
