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« on: November 09, 2013, 08:30:18 AM » |
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the only weight that is commonly available at Wally that is okay to run or are there other weights?
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2013, 12:24:48 PM » |
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That's what I used in mine. Worked great!  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2013, 12:32:53 PM » |
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That's the stuff, just make sure nothing is listed in the lower half of the circle on the back label.
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2013, 12:53:41 PM » |
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Mobil 1 15/50 is one of the most popular oils used by the Valkyrie folks. Me included, for 123,000 miles so far. Hoser  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2013, 05:19:11 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2013, 05:49:24 PM » |
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The shops calendar year is Dec 1 to Nov30.
So we inventoried today.
We have 23 cases of Mobil 1, 15-50.
We buy it when Wally World runs it on sale.
They should be about ready to run a sale. They haven't had 1 I know of in 2013.
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R J
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2013, 07:38:06 AM » |
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The smaller filters shouldn't be a problem.
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2013, 12:17:54 PM » |
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Been using the 15W-50 on my 2 Valks for over 250,000 miles combined. Some Valk owners have used the 10W-40 M1 with good results. I've noticed some Wal Marts don't sell the 15W-50, including one close to me.
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2013, 12:34:19 PM » |
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Been using the 15W-50 on my 2 Valks for over 250,000 miles combined. Some Valk owners have used the 10W-40 M1 with good results. I've noticed some Wal Marts don't sell the 15W-50, including one close to me.
Typically it's available in those superstores that have auto service centers. There not real common. Another thing I have done is ask the manager of that part of the store to special order the oil for me. Turn around is about one week. FWIW  |
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Hoser
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2013, 08:10:51 AM » |
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Been using the 15W-50 on my 2 Valks for over 250,000 miles combined. Some Valk owners have used the 10W-40 M1 with good results. I've noticed some Wal Marts don't sell the 15W-50, including one close to me.
Typically it's available in those superstores that have auto service centers. There not real common. Another thing I have done is ask the manager of that part of the store to special order the oil for me. Turn around is about one week. FWIW IS there a part number for the 40 weight oil? There are a few Wallys near us that have service centers but I am not sure which 40w would be correct for the wet clutch. Always thought that 50w is too heavy. 15/50 will work great for hot Texas weather. Actualy 10/40 is fine too. Hoser |
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2013, 04:49:02 PM » |
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Excellent to know and thanks guys. I'll look for the sale and pick up a jug or two.
Also, I have three Honda oil filters that are "small" instead of the older style. Are these okay to use? I got them from HDL.
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honda made the filters smaller to fit the GL1800 due to the fairing being in the way. I use an oversized Pure I filter. same length as the org but larger dia |
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