Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Oil/Lubrication => Topic started by: Valves on November 03, 2018, 14:51:27

Title: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: Valves on November 03, 2018, 14:51:27

Thought I would give this a go - http://www.team-zx1.com/ Have to admit that I am quite impressed with the immediate results. Engine sounds and feels smoother  :grin:

I added 175ml to the engine oil and put some in a new tank of fuel but don't know if the fuel add will show any signs of improvement

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: kwackboy on November 03, 2018, 15:25:03

Hmmm .. I very sceptical about products like this as first impressions tend to be more on the placebo effect.
Why did you feel the need to add this to your engine oil, was there something wrong ?

I know it says "can be used in motorcycles with wet clutches" but I certainly wouldn't be adding any substance that reduces friction on a wet clutch.  :crazy:

This stuff reminds me of slick50 which CANNOT be used with wet clutches .

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: Valves on November 03, 2018, 16:28:34

Basically 'clunky' gear change, which this has helped reduce

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: wurzel on November 03, 2018, 20:17:09

Snake oil medicine in my opinion,but if it works for you that's good.
Frequent good quality oil changes is my method.

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: tallpaul on November 03, 2018, 20:56:04

 :text-goodpost: Have a "like" Wurzel...

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: Ptarmigan on November 04, 2018, 06:19:47

My thoughts exactly Wurzel   :thumb:

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: old git on November 04, 2018, 13:03:08

I concur with above 2 comments regarding oil changes. Just serviced my bike and while the gear change was fine, it's now noticeably better.

Title: Re: ZX1 Friction Reducer
Post by: porter on November 05, 2018, 09:47:00

I have changed the oil in my Veek every 3k from new and my gearbox just gets worse as the mileage goes up. I'm not sure I would use an additive though. Will fit a new chain over winter time and maybe one of the rear sprocket spacers.