Redsnake2
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posted September 22, 2007 12:29 PM
Going to Synthetic Oil, What kind?
What kind of synthetic should I use??
  
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butterthegreat
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posted September 22, 2007 01:18 PM
Shell Rotella T 5w-40 --- Blue bottle at walmart.
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jeff martin
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posted September 22, 2007 01:28 PM
 Edited By: jeff martin on 22 Sep 2007 14:36
same Rotella T 5W-40 - $16.95 wally world search motor head Moe on the internet tell you all you want to know about this oil . Dont waste you money on $12.95 a quart sg rated or jaso rated oils. The Rotella exceeds there requirments but has not been jaso tested. Stay away from oil that have the energy conserving seal they contain moly and it might make your clutch slip. Theres a lot of debate on oils but all of my research i came to use Rotella syn from it seems most of the drag racers are using it in there engines and if its good enough for them its got to be good for the street.
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ghostman
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posted September 22, 2007 01:44 PM
What about Amsoil. Anybody compared it to rotella?
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jeff martin
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posted September 22, 2007 02:34 PM
Amsoil is really good oil also, But sometimes hard to get and when its available its $12.95 a quart or so. The Rotella has a comparable shear ability and is better in some areas so its hard to justify the cost. But if you dont mind a fifty dollar oil change use the Amsoil. But you wont find it in a 5W-40 viscosity rating either. I used Amsoil for years and liked it very much but my 14 sounds smoother with the Rotella and i like the 5W for colder weather starting here in the Pacific Northwest.
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stevewfl
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posted September 22, 2007 02:36 PM
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Shell Rotella T 5w-40 --- Blue bottle at walmart.
+1
best advice Tony ever gave me was to use this oil.
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Ojref
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posted September 22, 2007 03:50 PM
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What about Amsoil. Anybody compared it to rotella?
I've never done a comparison, then again, I've never had a need to switch from AMSOIL. I order a case at a time, been using it in bikes since the early 90's.
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stevewfl
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posted September 22, 2007 03:55 PM
I use MOTUL in the track bike, buying it cases at a time (when cycle gear has fluids 25% off). I may switch to Rotella for that bike too
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bigdtd
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posted September 22, 2007 05:32 PM
motul 300v 15w-50, soooo smooth and shifts like butter, switched to syn at 3970 miles,my bike is worth it
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FasterThanStink
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posted September 22, 2007 05:37 PM
Motul 300V 10-40. The difference is shifts is amazing.
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bigdtd
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posted September 22, 2007 05:42 PM
motul, it is the shizit
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Red1
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posted September 23, 2007 05:41 AM
Brock recommends Alisyn.
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JamesE
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posted September 23, 2007 07:05 AM
Why not Kaw full syn? Its made by Motul.
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stevewfl
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posted September 23, 2007 10:20 AM
can we have just one more tire debate next? 
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fastest-14
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posted September 23, 2007 10:29 AM
I use the Motul 5100 Synthetic Blend 10-40. Love it. I thought about trying the full synthetic version of Motul but I have heard too many stories of clutches slipping on full synthetic oils.
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Ojref
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posted September 23, 2007 10:37 AM
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can we have just one more tire debate next?
Why not. My bike is lubricated with the wetness of Hooter girls and the blood of my enemies anyway.
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bigdtd
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posted September 23, 2007 02:32 PM
np slippage issues here. if motul makes the kawi oil i;m sure its good, most of the oem oils are ok. i have heard good things about rotella,amsoil,motul,alyson,red line synthetics, pick any of them and you won't go wrong.
oh yea go get some pilot powers too
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jeff martin
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posted September 24, 2007 11:33 AM
WD-40..............
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V2K_CCTX
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posted September 26, 2007 09:56 AM
Mobil 1 has NEVER let me down! Will try stevewfl rec on Shell though, much cheaper for as many oil changes as I do now on 4 bikes with #5 soon!
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stevewfl
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posted September 26, 2007 09:58 AM
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Mobil 1 has NEVER let me down! Will try stevewfl rec on Shell though, much cheaper for as many oil changes as I do now on 4 bikes with #5 soon!
worth the try. before I was the biggest skeptic on it too.
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tater
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posted September 26, 2007 11:10 AM
I am running 10w 40 amsoil syn, it seems to be great stuff, allway's ran amsoil in my gpz1100 and nevr had a complant
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MasterBlaster
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posted September 26, 2007 02:28 PM
I like simple. Use the Rotella Syn in everything I own. Been using it in my bikes for years. Best thing is its available everywhere.....TB
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Flame On
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posted September 26, 2007 03:37 PM
Edited By: Flame On on 26 Sep 2007 16:38
Motul 300v smooth shifts and better mileage.
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Stage XXX Mr Turbo ZX14
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posted September 26, 2007 03:38 PM
4 QUARTS OF "KY"
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jeff martin
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posted September 26, 2007 04:01 PM
That would be lets see...... 4 oz tube $14.99 need 5 quarts uhhhhh about 300 bucks, But what the hell if it lubes a turbo its got to be good. And look at the fun you could have during breaks from a long ride....
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