Another Oil Question
rmrc51:
Sorry for beating a dead horse again. :-X
Just bought the Valk a few months ago and I'm getting her ready for the warmer weather. The oil was recently changed with a synthetic but I'm not sure which and I have my doubts. ( I question this because I found a very dirty air filter and it was supposedly serviced before I took possession ) I was at the Honda dealer yesterday and they sell what seems to be a half & half blend of synthetic and regular oil. I had figured that I couldn't go wrong with an oil Honda carries but I still wanted to pass it by all of you out there first.
I know by reading other posts that any synthetic used must be rated for Motorcycle use. (Friction additives?) So,,, here goes the typical newbie question again. What are your recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
christlj:
Rotella 5w-40 synthetic. Look at walmart.
Tundra:
My Valkyrie friends and I all use AMSOIL 10/40 full synthetic. These guys ride hard and do their research. I am no oil expert, but I can tell you from my own experience, my bike runs cooler, my bike runs quieter, my bike shifts smoother. That's all I need to know :cooldude: It will cost you more, I still change at the regular interval, I do not extend it. I feel you get what you pay for. I don't skimp on oil, it's too important! The Honda dealer will charge between $11.00-$11.50 per quart. Buy in bulk (min 1 case) and pay around $6.50-$7.00 per quart from an Amsoil dealer.
I know theirs allot of OIL OPINIONS out there, this is just what I know works for me.
Spirited-6:
Quote from: christlj on March 17, 2009, 04:35:07 AM
Rotella 5w-40 synthetic. Look at walmart.
PLUS ONE on Rotella @ Walmart for $19.00. :cooldude:
ricoman:
I am using Repsol, (found at the local Honda Shop) a synthetic blend supposed to be good for wet clutches. Switched from Mobil One and to me it gives much smoother shifting. Seems a lot of folks are trying it.
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