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[gamorg02]

is this what u guys run?
http://www.ruralking.com/1-gal-synthetic-5w-40-oil.html

 

[4gasem]

is this what u guys run?
http://www.ruralking.com/1-gal-synthetic-5w-40-oil.html

Yup!

 

[dannymax]

I'm using Shell Rotella T 15W-40 here in Florida, and changing it about every 3-4000 miles.

Running great - no probs to report.

Yup...that's the stuff! Regular ol' deisel oil, change every 2K or so, WITH filter of course!

Last I bought was, I think, $14/gal., hard to beat that.

danny

 

[gamorg02]

danny, do u run yamalube in one and rotella in the other?

 

[dannymax]

danny, do u run yamalube in one and rotella in the other?

Rotella T15w-40 in both Garrett.

I used to run Yamalube, but got sick of running to the LBS every time for oil/filter and was too cheap to stock up! :biglaugh:

Now I got oil & filters on hand for the next 4 changes with about $75 invested! unk:

BTW, where do you get K & N's? I couldn't find KN313's for under $14 and usually get Wix, Fram or NAPA Gold.

danny

 

[gamorg02]

ur right danny, its $14, i thought they were like 8-10 thru bikebandit. i just grab a couple whenever i place an order thru them. i also bought a case of yama lube last tiem i was @ the dealer.

i may think about going to rotella. not sure if i want the 15 or 5 w/40 tho... i don't know how i feel about synthetics... how often u changing danny?, still every 1k?

 

[WVxNitemare]

afaik they stopped making 20w40, 20w50 it is now. you pay $42 or thats how much oil/filter is?

i pay about $20 for oil, $8 i think for a K&N and $1.00 for the crush washer.

That's oil and filter price cdn. you replace the crush washer each time?

 

[WVxNitemare]

Yup!

I thought we couldn't run synthetic cause of the clutches?

 

[gamorg02]

its gotta be thicker synthetic i think. i know lots like the shell rotella stuff.

i replace the washer each time, yes. call it paranoia, haha, i usually get like 10x of them when i'm at the dealer or something. they're the same crush washer for the fill and drail bolt for the final drive (which i do every other oil change or so) and the drain bolt for the coolant, so i'll use 'em up. i like a fresh one on there.

 

[4gasem]

Nah it's usually because people run synthetics that are energy conserving. They seem to be the problem.

This is the second year I've run this stuff with no issues yet. Others have run it longer.

Chris

 

[dannymax]

ur right danny, its $14, i thought they were like 8-10 thru bikebandit. i just grab a couple whenever i place an order thru them. i also bought a case of yama lube last tiem i was @ the dealer.

i may think about going to rotella. not sure if i want the 15 or 5 w/40 tho... i don't know how i feel about synthetics... how often u changing danny?, still every 1k?

Don't believe the Rotella T 15w-40 is synthetic, I don't see it written anywhere on the container. I change every 2K, w/filter, which works out to about $20 an oil change (if the Rotella hasn't gone up from $14).

danny

 

[4gasem]

No 5W40 Rotella is synthetic but is NOT Energy Conserving which adds friction modifiers to the oil.

15W40 Rotella is dino!

 

[naughtyG]

Indeed. I use 15W40 Rotella T and it is not synthetic.

Just done 4000 miles since the last change so I'm about to do it again.

Been using the Dorcy oil filters from eBay ($5.35 BIN free shipping)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...&item=170361171323&viewitem=&salenotsupported

I haven't even looked at my washer yet, I guess I should check it out some time lol

 

[bvshearz]

Oil Change?

Looking to change my oil for the first time.Would like to hear from some of you what brand and type you use.I'm considering mobil 1 synth.,20w50 any one else use this?
Bob

 

[EvilD]

Re: Oil Change?

do a search, many topics on this.

 

[naughtyG]

Re: Oil Change?

The most popular is the Shell Rotella-T - non synthetic kind. I use 15 W 40 - in hot Florida.

here's a poll we had a while back:

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=5328&highlight=study

 

[m-cman]

Re: Oil Change?

I have used Mobil 1 (I think it is 15W50 though) with no problems of clutch slip, etc on my Max, a 1200 Bandit and other bikes. I do not abuse the clutch though. If you do a lot of drag racing or hard riding, it may not be the best to use in a bike that uses the same oil in the trans and engine.

 

[Transam]

Re: Oil Change?

Check FAQ section for oil link.
Shell Rotella 5w-40 synthetic used here.
Chris

 

[Nicki66]

Re: Oil Change?

+1 on the Shell Rotella 5w-40 synthetic.

 

[4gasem]

Re: Oil Change?

+2 on the 5w40 Rotella. Stay FAR FAR away from any car oils. Diesel oils are great because of the small amount of zinc in them.

Great for transmissions.

Chris

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