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« on: March 30, 2019, 09:26:12 AM » |
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 I'm new to the valkyrie world, I've got a 1999 interstate and the book requires 10 W 40 motor oil but I don't want to use synthetic because of the wet clutch. Does anybody use any other viscosity other than 10w 40 or synthetic? If so why can't I find Shell Rotella 10w 40 conventional? Please help!
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2019, 09:28:29 AM » |
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I use Synthetic no problem. Many use shell Rotella T6 for diesel.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2019, 09:36:52 AM » |
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Honda sells both a synthetic and non-synthetic oil both of which they recommend for our bikes. There's a whole bunch of other readily available oils that are also acceptable. I run the Honda GN4 only out of a habit formed back when the HDL web page had a Valkyrie-specific page where I'd click on "send me a case of oil and a pack of oil filters"...  Our motors are so good, you'd probably get 300,000 miles on this oil:  -Mike |
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2019, 09:45:49 AM » |
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I have over 250,000 miles on 3 Valkyries and a Gold Wing in 22 years always using Mobil1 full synthetic. No clutch problems at all with any of them and in fact the bikes really seem to like it with smooth shifting and quieter tranny. YMWV - but you have made up your mind that synthetic is bad for wet clutches so whatever...
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2019, 09:56:00 AM » |
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10W 40 Synthetic??? And for the record I am not against it completely I just don't want to damage the clutches or the seals like Honda claims will happen
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2019, 10:12:11 AM » |
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Just get motorcycle specific Mobil 1 4T 10w40....your bike will like it.
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2019, 10:27:34 AM » |
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10W 40 Synthetic??? And for the record I am not against it completely I just don't want to damage the clutches or the seals like Honda claims will happen
Never read where Honda said that. They sell synthetic oil. I myself have started using the mobil 1 also. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2019, 10:29:11 AM » |
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whoever the mechanic was that told u synthetic is no good for wet clutches, run away as fast as u can.
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2019, 11:01:06 AM » |
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It's not synthetic oil per se, but the 'energy conserving' types that slick up the clutch plates. As long as the oil has a JASO MA rating, it is fine, synthetic or cracked.
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2019, 11:41:32 AM » |
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It's not synthetic oil per se, but the 'energy conserving' types that slick up the clutch plates. As long as the oil has a JASO MA rating, it is fine, synthetic or cracked.
not all oils that can be used will have a jaso rating. http://www.lngpublishing.com/LNGmagazine/index.cfmthis months issue http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e9f4b3fd#/e9f4b3fd/1see article Two-wheelers love oil too! JASO spec'd motorcycle oils are basically the same specs as heavy-duty diesel oil standards. JASO does not test oils, manufactures pay a fee to JASO and state their oil meets the specs. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2019, 11:59:31 AM » |
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Been using Mobil 1 full synthetic diesel 5/40......and it comes in 4 quart jugs! Just what I am looking for!  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2019, 12:29:15 PM » |
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whoever the mechanic was that told u synthetic is no good for wet clutches, run away as fast as u can.
Agree! The synthetic myths drag on and on and on.  |
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2019, 01:48:32 PM » |
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It's not synthetic oil per se, but the 'energy conserving' types that slick up the clutch plates. As long as the oil has a JASO MA rating, it is fine, synthetic or cracked.
not all oils that can be used will have a jaso rating. True, because not all oils have applied for it. An example was Rotella T6, which was used for many years before they had it tested by JASO. But, all oils with a JASO rating are known to be safe to use. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2019, 05:56:48 PM » |
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I'm new to the valkyrie world, I've got a 1999 interstate and the book requires 10 W 40 motor oil but I don't want to use synthetic because of the wet clutch. Does anybody use any other viscosity other than 10w 40 or synthetic? If so why can't I find Shell Rotella 10w 40 conventional? Please help! Hi Kzapped. Look on the back of the oil container. You'll see a logo like this https://www.carsomesg.com/assets/kcfinder/upload/carsomesg/images/Engine-oil-rating-watermark.jpgDO NOT USE oil that has /"energy conserving" in the bottom half of the logo. Any 10/40 regular or synthetic without it is good. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2019, 06:51:56 PM » |
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I'm new to the valkyrie world, I've got a 1999 interstate and the book requires 10 W 40 motor oil but I don't want to use synthetic because of the wet clutch. Does anybody use any other viscosity other than 10w 40 or synthetic? If so why can't I find Shell Rotella 10w 40 conventional? Please help! actually the oil recommendations have been the same since the first '88 Goldwing engine 10w30 up to 90F 10w40, 20w40, 20w50 above 90F this was based on 1988 Dino oil technology. today's dino and synthetic oils are a 100 times better than '88 oil. I prefer 10w30 or 15w40 diesel oil. if at 40F and above a straight 30w would give the best protection. The early Goldwing 1500 manual actually listed straight weight oils. |
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