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im running rottela 15w/40 t the oil is 12.00 a gallon so i can change the oil more offen. and i did some research and the oil is better then some high qualty oils that are sold today.
What type of oil to buy?
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Read it again it says not to use diesel oil with a certain rating CD??? Can't remeber exactly, if you read the back of the Rotella bottle it doesn't have this distinction and is JSO approved, I'm using it and it seems good.
sm00thpapa
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I'm thinking about using Valvoline 10W-40 Motorcycle oil at $4.45 a quart at my 600 mile service then switch to full synthetic at 4,000 miles. Anyone use this oil before?
ClickClick5
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Not sure about that oil. I have always ran brand oil in mine (Yamalube right now) until the bike hits 4,000-4,100 miles. Then I switch to Rotella T 5w-40 synthetic. I used to run dino Rotella T, but the synthetic version flows so much better!
I always notice smoother shifting and fewer dry starts in cooler weather.
Go with the "Blue Jug"! BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS WELL BROKEN IN!!!!!
That I can not stress enough.
I always notice smoother shifting and fewer dry starts in cooler weather.
Go with the "Blue Jug"! BUT ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS WELL BROKEN IN!!!!!
That I can not stress enough.
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yes no cd rating on the rottela label so i have been using it in my bike.
i would think after 2000 miles a motor is well broken in... but im no expert .02 $.
i would think after 2000 miles a motor is well broken in... but im no expert .02 $.
I prefer Motul after about 1500 miles....but....
I have never had an engine problem because of the "brand" of oil....synthetic or dino. Most major makers (kawi, Yama, Honda etc) "Distribute" a good motorcycle oil. BUT....All they do is slap their name on the jug. I have never driven by a large Refinery and saw a big blue "yamaha" sign on the top of it....or a big red "Honda" sign
Most important part is keeping it changed IMHO.
I have never had an engine problem because of the "brand" of oil....synthetic or dino. Most major makers (kawi, Yama, Honda etc) "Distribute" a good motorcycle oil. BUT....All they do is slap their name on the jug. I have never driven by a large Refinery and saw a big blue "yamaha" sign on the top of it....or a big red "Honda" sign
Most important part is keeping it changed IMHO.
That's what i'm running too. Rotella 5-40 Syth. No complain, the bike run great. Almost 2000 miles on that oil and still look like new.
sorry, I missed this post... at the slight chance of being "flamed"... hahaha, we don't see it on this forum.... I did use that for my first few... it was available locally and is fine.
Same with my choice of Mobil1 Synthetic MC oil, it's available without much forethought... I did the Repsol once, 'cause local dealer had a %50 off everything in-house
(should have bought two or three jugs).does the "Break in" time whats listed in the owners book as the 1000-1200 mile area??? or something totally dif... Running Mobil 1 10w-40 motercycle oil and haven't had any issues.. Will be trying to find somewhere close by to get something a little better next time but when the funds are low this was fine.
Not sure exactly what your asking, but the break-in time is the first 1000 miles. After the first 600, you change the oil and filter. 0-600 miles, no prolonged throttle above 5800 RPM. 600-1000 miles, no prolonged throttle above 7000 RPM. As far as what oil to use....that's the long debate. Look up "oil" in the search and you'll find some discussions on it.
I'm a big Mobile1 fan too. It's all I use in my cars, oil and filter. I was planning to use the Mobile1 bike oil too but I got convince from all the reviews to use Rotella 5-40 full synth. I gave it a try and I am very satisfied. After 3500 miles (4000 mile tune up) the oil was still looking in very good shape and didn't really consume any, the oil level was still where it was when I fill it up. I use the Mobile oil filter too M1-110. I like the fact that this filter is just a bit bigger than the stock one so I can put a bit more oil. :iconbeer:
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well the bike has hit the 5000 mile mark.... so instead of my mixture of 50 /50 i started to run the rottela 5w 40 at 100 %.
the bike ran real smooth and after using the reg rottela most times for the last 5000 miles the 15w/40 the shifting was awesome with the full syn 5w/ 40.
also hooked up the plug for the battery tender now the cord is under the passenger seat pretty cool, after not riding for one week i tried out the changer and the light went from red to flashing green to just constant greed in less then a hour.
won't be long now before i put the bike away for the winter. 2 to 3 weeks
we already had about 2 inches of snow rain but they only salted a little from what i could tell.
the bike ran real smooth and after using the reg rottela most times for the last 5000 miles the 15w/40 the shifting was awesome with the full syn 5w/ 40.
also hooked up the plug for the battery tender now the cord is under the passenger seat pretty cool, after not riding for one week i tried out the changer and the light went from red to flashing green to just constant greed in less then a hour.
won't be long now before i put the bike away for the winter. 2 to 3 weeks
we already had about 2 inches of snow rain but they only salted a little from what i could tell.
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Sorry roaddawg usually when im on here its really late and sometimes what im thinking isn't whats written.....
I was wondering when it was ok to use full synthetic oil in the bike?, from what ive read on here and other posts its not a clear cut when but more of a preference.. i guess. anyhow thanks, ill just go with what the manual says
motoneta123
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where do you buy oil filter?
K&N 204 is special order @ pep boys/autozone
here is a link about motorcycle oil filters:
http://www.tobycreek.org/oil_filters/
Does anyone buy oil filters locally? where can you get them? Do you know what filter brand, model # & where to buy?
K&N 204 is special order @ pep boys/autozone
here is a link about motorcycle oil filters:
http://www.tobycreek.org/oil_filters/
I, and I know a few others, get the purolator pure one... it works... 24k and running strong, price is right, and all the research I did 24k miles ago says it is perfect...