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« on: May 07, 2010, 06:02:49 AM » |
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My baby turned 60K last weekend while riding in a hailstorm.
As always there has been a huge oil debate raging on the tech forum. Decided I would try one of the suggestions. Switched from Rotella 5W40 syn to Mobil 1 15W50 syn. Rode last night to the meeting that is next week (yes, I know what I just said). MPG up by 3 on this tank. Shifting much smoother. Virtually no tranny noise. I can even hear my Cobra shorties without baffels (like I couldn't hear them before). Apparently the old gal likes the higher viscosity oil.
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Wanderer
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 06:20:25 AM » |
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Add some ear plugs and really enjoy your phat lady, Doc! ~Jeff
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More Valk Pics...had a couple of Valks once upon a time 2004 DRZ400S 2005 GS1200 1978 CB550K 1977 CB550F
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Serk
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 07:02:15 AM » |
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...running Mobil 1 15w50 since Day 1, and getting close to 100,000 now... ...still waiting for the flaming death...  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2010, 08:52:36 AM » |
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Is this motorcycle specific oil y'all are using? Or just auto oil with no friction modifiers? Hay  Jimmyt |
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godfire
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2010, 09:41:15 AM » |
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...running Mobil 1 15w50 since Day 1, and getting close to 100,000 now... ...still waiting for the flaming death... Serk! A car tire and friction modifiers.... You are riding on a slippery slope my friend.....That bike will never hit 200,000  http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_15W-50_.aspx  |
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Serk
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2010, 09:59:47 AM » |
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I always look for the Mobil 1 that doesn't have the magic text at the bottom of that circle thingy on the back of all oil bottles... Sorry I don't remember the specifics, but supposedly if it doesn't say something on the bottom of the circle, it doesn't have friction modifiers in it...
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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godfire
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2010, 10:36:06 AM » |
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Quick check, I've always heard that if it says energy conserving it has friction modifiers, don't belive 15w50 does.  That being said, I know of several people with lots of miles on bikes running energy conserving oil. At last repot they are all waiting patiently for the flaming death. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2010, 01:37:51 PM » |
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Some ride their Valks darn hard, all the time. When they experience clutch problems of any sort, oops, it's the oil with those darn friction modifiers. I use Mobil 1 15w-50 because it quites the gear whine, that is about it. I think any oil will do if you don't try to kill it every time you ride it. Just enjoy it. Same oil in F-350 for last 10 years. My .02
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2010, 09:18:51 PM » |
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i ve been using mobil one 20-50 and now15-50 for many years in all the cars and bikes .exept the hondamatic 750 . you can skip the 3000 mile changes and not feel guilty!  . + no cluth slipage + best protection. i even put the used oil from the valk in my son s blaser 4.3 . the only down side is its an exxon mobil product !  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2010, 06:34:09 AM » |
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I've ran the mobil one for as long as I've had valkyries. The auto (car) oil 15W50 has nothing in the bottom half of the circle on the back of the bottle. I change mine every 5k as it is easier to keep track of. I got turned to this oil by a buddy who did a lot of off road distance riding on a 650 KLR endro. He said a lot of KLR riders ran this to keep these big thumpers thumping while riding in the heat of summer in the woods and deserts.
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2010, 09:08:28 AM » |
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don't put car oil in a motorcycle. there is a difference.
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2010, 10:53:29 AM » |
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I won't tell my interstate cause shes got 116K on her now and I don't want the frighten her.  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2010, 07:51:10 PM » |
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 Thought I would just put my .02 end this oil book. Have been a Mobil-1 fan for years, Motorcycles and vehicles. The only difference is I change every 10,000 miles. Have 185,000 on my chev p/u and 140,000 on Toyota Van. Been with this oil since around 1976/77 doing the same 10,000 oil change. I like it.
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« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2010, 08:03:17 AM » |
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So far she hasn't had a problem with anything she has been fed as long as she gets to go. From CO's to CT's she loves the wind. We are pushing 183000 miles together....  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2010, 08:48:24 AM » |
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New Life for the Old Girl Switched from Rotella 5W40 syn to Mobil 1 15W50 syn. Whew! For a minute there Doc I thought you were going to talk about you wife.  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2010, 07:13:42 PM » |
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Cutter you better keep pedaling I think I'm gaining on you I'm at 120000 on mine now.
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