BIG--T
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« on: May 18, 2012, 11:48:40 AM » |
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Think Mobil 1 car oil fully synthetic is ok to use in the Valk? It doesn't say energy conservative. They got a great deal at Advance Auto, 5 qts for $32 including a Mobil filter! Anybody running it? Thanks  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2012, 11:52:00 AM » |
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Many of us use Mobil 1 15W50 to good effect.
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Jabba
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2012, 11:52:25 AM » |
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Ah crap... here we go...
I use it.
I'll leave it at that.
Jabba
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Serk
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2012, 11:59:35 AM » |
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What, the political threads gotten too boring?  I've used Mobil 1 15w50 in my Valk since day one 107,000 miles so far... I did hafta replace the clutch at 105,000, but I blame that more on having to lug my large carcass around for 105,000 miles, and me NOT being gentle on her... at all... |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2012, 12:03:10 PM » |
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Many of us use Mobil 1 15W50 to good effect.
Thank you Gryphon, That just answered my question but can't hep but wonder why not 10w40 as the manual calls for. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2012, 12:05:04 PM » |
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OK I'll ask. What really is the deliverance between the mobile 1 and mobile 1 motorcycle oil? I'm sure some one here knows and would love to tell. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2012, 12:07:30 PM » |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2012, 12:11:03 PM » |
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OK I'll ask. What really is the deliverance between the mobile 1 and mobile 1 motorcycle oil? I'm sure some one here knows and would love to tell. Mobil 1 is a fully synthetic oil that I run in my vehicles. I have been using Mobil 4T MC racing oil which is a great oil but I'm tired of paying $12 a qt! |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2012, 12:14:25 PM » |
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What, the political threads gotten too boring? I've used Mobil 1 15w50 in my Valk since day one 107,000 miles so far... I did hafta replace the clutch at 105,000, but I blame that more on having to lug my large carcass around for 105,000 miles, and me NOT being gentle on her... at all... Thanks Serk, you really proved it with that mileage! I'm glad I can use regular car oil bc that Mobil 4T has been costing a small fortune!  Yep, I think the poor folks are bored!  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2012, 12:19:44 PM » |
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yep mobile one is perfectly suited for the valk, after all it is basically a car engine with a tranny attached..i have had 3 valks all except one with over 100,000 miles on them and not a problem at all....
now that i ride a harley and the engine sounds like every nut and bolt is loose and there is 15 thousandths clearance on the rods i am afraid to run anything less than 50 weight,, i will run mobile one it it also,,even mobile one gear oil in the tranny
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BIG--T
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2012, 12:36:29 PM » |
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yep mobile one is perfectly suited for the valk, after all it is basically a car engine with a tranny attached..i have had 3 valks all except one with over 100,000 miles on them and not a problem at all....
now that i ride a harley and the engine sounds like every nut and bolt is loose and there is 15 thousandths clearance on the rods i am afraid to run anything less than 50 weight,, i will run mobile one it it also,,even mobile one gear oil in the tranny
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2012, 01:35:40 PM » |
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Can I play???
Can I?
Can I?
I have used 10 - 40 for the past 190,000 miles. In my ex Valkyrie and KLR and in my current ST1300 (93,000 miles) unless I'm goign on a long trip then I'll chuck in some synthetic.
I change the regular oil at 3 to 4,000 miles depending on what else I'm doing to the bike.
What kind of oil????
Well I've got 2 jugs of Castrol GTX 10-40 I picked up with filters for $12 a jug after rebates and another jug of an oil I can't remember the name of on the shelf in my garage.
Not matter the oil, change it on a regular basis along with the filter and you'll be good. Don't sweat it, sleep at night.
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« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2012, 03:58:33 PM » |
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OMG!! I hope you guys aren't running the dreaded Mobil 1/car tire combination!!! One or the other is okay, but the two together could upset the whole space/time consortium thingy and then not only a flaming death but 4 more years of Obama! Oh, the humanity!
And now we return you to our regularly scheduled programing....
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« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2012, 04:03:46 PM » |
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My bike shifts more smoothly with Mobil 1 15w-50 than with Honda, Royal Purple, or Rotella... I hope you guys aren't running the dreaded Mobil 1/car tire combination!!! Nope, I'm running the dreaded Mobil 1/asymmetrical van tire with >31,000 miles on it combination!  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2012, 04:08:42 PM » |
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Ah crap... here we go...
I use it.
I'll leave it at that.
Jabba
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« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2012, 04:13:16 PM » |
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Ah crap... here we go...
I use it.
I'll leave it at that.
Jabba
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« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2012, 04:41:24 PM » |
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yep mobile one is perfectly suited for the valk, after all it is basically a car engine with a tranny attached..i have had 3 valks all except one with over 100,000 miles on them and not a problem at all....
now that i ride a harley and the engine sounds like every nut and bolt is loose and there is 15 thousandths clearance on the rods i am afraid to run anything less than 50 weight,, i will run mobile one it it also,,even mobile one gear oil in the tranny
Thanks Jess, I'm off to the store! WallyWorld has it for $26/5qt. jug , in those stores that carry it.. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2012, 04:59:20 PM » |
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I suggest 20w50 Mobil 1 Air Cooled Engine Oil.
They claim on the Jug that it will satisfy a Harley in the Engine, The Primary(Clutch), and Transmission.
S&S Engines are certifying this.
Also a K&N Filter should do the trick.
But in a Water Cooled Valk, just about any 10w40 on sale would make it last as long as DDT's bike with 400,000+ on it.
Just change it every 4000 and the filter every 8000.
This is the interval in the manual I believe, if not sure check the manual
Too much is said about who's oil is better and car oil is better than most motorcycle specific oils in just about any test.
Only diff is that the motorcycle stuff just costs more, much more.
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« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2012, 05:17:11 PM » |
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ok.. SERIOUSLY.. if ya want some REAL oil knowledge go to www.calsci.com some great readin about oil and filters.. |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2012, 06:20:03 PM » |
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OMG!! I hope you guys aren't running the dreaded Mobil 1/car tire combination!!! One or the other is okay, but the two together could upset the whole space/time consortium thingy and then not only a flaming death but 4 more years of Obama! Oh, the humanity!
And now we return you to our regularly scheduled programing....
OH NO 4 more years?? I'm talking the ct off and putting Valvoline in!!! |
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« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2012, 06:22:17 PM » |
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Auto Mobil 1, damn, it isn't worth a crap, I haven't been able to blow my engine in 242K+ miles of using that cheap sheet.
Save your $$$$ and buy Mobil 1 car oil, 10W40.
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« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2012, 06:30:31 PM » |
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Ah crap... here we go...
I use it.
I'll leave it at that.
Jabba
Now that's funny Jabba. Do some of these guys not know how to post in the Tech. section! Or how to use the "Search" option Yeah know how to post in the tech but know there are more ppl on the general board and just asking for an opinion. I know to use the search box but I like the personal touch and might give ya a break on the political crap and really talk about motorcycles!! |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2012, 06:33:10 PM » |
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Ah crap... here we go...
I use it.
I'll leave it at that.
Jabba
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BIG--T
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« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2012, 06:37:29 PM » |
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yep mobile one is perfectly suited for the valk, after all it is basically a car engine with a tranny attached..i have had 3 valks all except one with over 100,000 miles on them and not a problem at all....
now that i ride a harley and the engine sounds like every nut and bolt is loose and there is 15 thousandths clearance on the rods i am afraid to run anything less than 50 weight,, i will run mobile one it it also,,even mobile one gear oil in the tranny
Thanks Jess, I'm off to the store! WallyWorld has it for $26/5qt. jug , in those stores that carry it.. and Advance throws in a $13 filter for $32! |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2012, 06:45:22 PM » |
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I suggest 20w50 Mobil 1 Air Cooled Engine Oil.
They claim on the Jug that it will satisfy a Harley in the Engine, The Primary(Clutch), and Transmission.
S&S Engines are certifying this.
Also a K&N Filter should do the trick.
But in a Water Cooled Valk, just about any 10w40 on sale would make it last as long as DDT's bike with 400,000+ on it.
Just change it every 4000 and the filter every 8000.
This is the interval in the manual I believe, if not sure check the manual
Too much is said about who's oil is better and car oil is better than most motorcycle specific oils in just about any test.
Only diff is that the motorcycle stuff just costs more, much more.
That's it Al, when it's for a motorcycle the price goes up. As long as the round seal on back does not say energy conservative, it's good for a motorcycle. |
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« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2012, 06:50:42 PM » |
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Auto Mobil 1, damn, it isn't worth a crap, I haven't been able to blow my engine in 242K+ miles of using that cheap sheet.
Save your $$$$ and buy Mobil 1 car oil, 10W40.
RJ that mileage speaks for itself! I put in 15w50 but next time I'll go with 10w40! |
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« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2012, 07:41:24 PM » |
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How about extra virgin olive oil? Never seen "energy conserving" on any jug yet. Yeah, time for the $hit to start over again. |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #29 on: May 19, 2012, 04:04:46 AM » |
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How about extra virgin olive oil? Never seen "energy conserving" on any jug yet. Yeah, time for the $hit to start over again. Ha ha the " energy conserving" got your attention didn't it?  |
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« Reply #30 on: May 19, 2012, 06:45:52 PM » |
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I've ran it in both bikes I've had 34k on the first one and 148000 on the one I have now. Still on the orignal clutch. It works for me.
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« Reply #31 on: May 19, 2012, 10:54:38 PM » |
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How about extra virgin olive oil? Never seen "energy conserving" on any jug yet. Yeah, time for the $hit to start over again. I tried CANOLA OIL once but it fried my engine |
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« Reply #32 on: May 20, 2012, 06:37:19 AM » |
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How about extra virgin olive oil? Never seen "energy conserving" on any jug yet. Yeah, time for the $hit to start over again. I tried CANOLA OIL once but it fried my engine Try COCONUT OIL, you can go 20k between changes and never breaks down!!  |
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« Reply #33 on: May 20, 2012, 10:49:46 AM » |
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I like Mobile 1 and used it for years but when living in the desert by Death Valley my Bike seemed to run and shift great on "rotella syn" so have been using it for years now but they both work great!
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