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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 8/22/2005 12:10:23 PM

Red Baron

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ORIGINAL: Firefox11

This is actually an interesting post since I was going to change my bike oil this weekend. I was going to buy Honda factory motor oil myself. Why?? Well because what would be better formulated for my bike than the manufacturers oil.
But, if I use factory oil how can I go wrong???

Definately use the correct oil specifications that the manufacturer calls for. Esp in Texas heat, I like to use a little thicker oil because of the heat! Riding around in 104 degree temperature you can only imagine how hot the oil is running and how thin it becomes with high heat. I prefer a little extra protection and that's it. And Texas winters is like 75 degree highs, so a thicker oil will still be ok while everyone else has their bike stored. Hahahaaaaaaaaaaa...

AAAAHHHHAAAAA!!!! Grasshopper, you are not following the factory specs set by Honda for your engine.

If you change your oil about every 2K miles, then you can use Dino oil and a synthetic won't give you any additional protection and your pocket will not suffer.
Where in Tx do you live???
I'm in the Plano, Frisco area.
PM me and we can go riding.

< Message edited by Red Baron -- 8/22/2005 12:20:35 PM >

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 8/22/2005 9:24:22 PM

rEdLyNeR

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I run full synthetic. No problems. Works great with clutch. Me happy!!

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 7/21/2007 10:58:24 PM

speedfever22

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Don't feel bad, I have a 07 1000 and its ready for the 1st oil change, I think I'm gonna walk in the local parts store pick up a Mobil 1-108 filter and flip a coin on what oil 2 run.

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 7/21/2007 11:33:57 PM

weekendrider

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I run elf moto 4 xt tech 10w50 synthetic and have no problem 5000k no usage and the clutch has lots of grip.

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 7/27/2007 3:17:07 PM

bluebeard

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I ran shell vsx in my 87 with disasterous results. The wear was astronomical. Won't ever touch shell oils again. ie. not the first time iv'e been caught. Yes I change oil frequently. Found the bike likes Motul & so do I. Price is good & free filter thrown in. Free filters are often included with the higher quality oils.

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 7/27/2007 5:26:00 PM

malbojah

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Ok, this post was brought back up 2 years later for what reason?? I run either Kawasaki or Motul 10-40 dino oil and it always comes out black.

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RE: Engine Oil type question (Usage and Types) - 7/29/2007 1:13:18 AM

bluebeard

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Not good if it comes out black. Sure its not a diesel motor lol.

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