Need help with oil change.

[Lew3]

Hey everyone. I'm not on here much but I joined when I bought my bike. I have 98. I want to change the oil to a full synthetic. It has the wet clutch and everything. I'm just wondering what to put in. I thought about the honda oil but I did some research and seen people putting in Rotella diesel. I bought the mobile 1 diesel 5-40 thinking it would be better. Before I change it though I figured I'd ask some opinions. Thanks.

[GiG]

Lewwwww - your first post and it's oil?!? Now ya done it 
I prefer Mobil1.
You are about to be inundated with other preferences.
CHEERS
GiG

[big poppa pump]

Shell Rotella T6

[Jess Tolbirt]

royal purple

[FLAVALK]

A simple search will result in an avalanche of info and varying opinions.   

[Lew3]

Is that mobile one sythentic 5-40 diesel okay? Or are you talking about just straight synthetic car oil. And if so any idea on the weight. I just don't want to screw this up. It's only got 10k on it.

[DirtyDan]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

[Gavin_Sons]

Shell rotella t6, changed from mobil 1 a couple oil changes ago. Cant tell any differnece in shifting ect. When I find it on sale I buy 4 or 5 4 quart jugs.

[Rams]

Is that mobile one sythentic 5-40 diesel okay? Or are you talking about just straight synthetic car oil. And if so any idea on the weight. I just don't want to screw this up. It's only got 10k on it.

Look on the seal, does it say energy conserving?   If so, don't use it.  If not, it "should" be alright to use.

Personally, I used Mobil One until I got a great deal on some Royal Purple.   This can be a hot topic but doesn't really need to be.    As long as it doesn't say "Energy Conserving", it should be alright.

Your Valkyrie has a wet clutch and that clutch uses engine oil.    Energy Conversing Oils will eventually make the clutch slip so, don't go there.

[RainMaker]

I use the rotella T6 as well. Works great.

Need any help on tires? 

[doubletee]

I use the rotella T6 as well. Works great.

Need any help on tires? 

+1 on the T6

[Tailgate Tommy]

Shell Rotella T6 or Moble 1 is what I use. Usually on sale at Walmart and others for just over $20.

[Gryphon Rider]

I know that some would disagree, but I wouldn't put 5W-__ in my Valkyrie, as I'd prefer that a little more oil sticks to the surfaces it is intended to lube when the bike first starts, before oil from the sump is pumped to those locations.  Honda doesn't recommend it even in the coldest riding conditions.  I run 15W-50 Mobil 1.  From the Valkyrie service manual:

[Woton]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

Dan's the man!

[The emperor has no clothes]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "no problems". YOUR BIKE JUST EXPLODED  

[RainMaker]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "no problems". YOUR BIKE JUST EXPLODED  

That's right - Dan runs Amsoil and he ended up with rocks in his motor!

[Woton]

Allright...Like the old joke goes - you guys have stopped preaching and have started meddling!

[Spirited-6]

Slikkkyyy stuff. If if is slick if may work, or not ! Spit on it ! 

[Spirited-6]

Guys, I`m sorry I was thru 3/4 a bottle of Vodka when I posted. Bad on me >>>> 

[Valkorado]

Guys, I`m sorry I was thru 3/4 a bottle of Vodka when I posted. Bad on me >>>> 

Slow, I say, slow down son.  You're gonna pickle your innards!   

[Big Bear]

I know that some would disagree, but I wouldn't put 5W-__ in my Valkyrie, as I'd prefer that a little more oil sticks to the surfaces it is intended to lube when the bike first starts, before oil from the sump is pumped to those locations.  Honda doesn't recommend it even in the coldest riding conditions.  I run 15W-50 Mobil 1.  From the Valkyrie service manual:

+1

[The emperor has no clothes]

Poor Lew3. Has no idea what he got himself into 

[Woton]

Just wait until he contemplates a tire change!

[Oss]

welcome Lew3

use the T6  no complaints  and also the pureone filter 16430  as it holds the full gallon



Where are you at and post the bike pics


If you go amsoil watch out for rocks and forks in the road

[old2soon]

That' the WHY of me NOT commenting on WHAT gits used in HIS crankcase!  RIDE SAFE.

[Bighead]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "no problems". YOUR BIKE JUST EXPLODED  

I was thinking the same thing before I read your post meathead
I have always used the Honda line synthetic silver bottle but last oil change used Mobil 1 and noticed a bit of change in shifting as in a bit smoother. Don't know if it is just in my head or not but seems quieter on the shifts.

[cookiedough]

Amsoil 10w-40 as well

I bet your next question is what oil filter?   

[3fan4life]

Amsoil full synthetic

180K no problems

Dan

+1 on Amsoil !!

I have used it in everything since 1994 and have had NO issues.

[..]

Is that mobile one sythentic 5-40 diesel okay? Or are you talking about just straight synthetic car oil. And if so any idea on the weight. I just don't want to screw this up. It's only got 10k on it.

Look on the seal, does it say energy conserving?   If so, don't use it.  If not, it "should" be alright to use.

Personally, I used Mobil One until I got a great deal on some Royal Purple.   This can be a hot topic but doesn't really need to be.    As long as it doesn't say "Energy Conserving", it should be alright.

Your Valkyrie has a wet clutch and that clutch uses engine oil.    Energy Conversing Oils will eventually make the clutch slip so, don't go there.

That's all you need to know.

Buy oil, pour it in, RIDE.

Change oil at correct frequency and RIDE.

[bg]

been using shell rotella t6 in my ``00 interstate since the first oil change........works for me

[GiG]

If its an Italian Valkyrie

Use this

[The emperor has no clothes]

If its an Italian Valkyrie

Use this

I feel the extra virgin is the right way to go . 

[_Sheffjs_]

I proudly use stock Honda oil!  At least until she is broken in, then I will ask the same question in say 2k

[Pappy!]

Being from Florida I choose to use.....coconut oil. A bit on the expensive side but the side benefit is that it is "Virgin"