Oil change

[socwkbiker]

After a successful oil change (finally found a filter wrench that worked), the bike got all happy when I took off for the first time. I got up to 70 in a hurry and it's been running great!

"A fairly new player in the synthetic market is Shell with Rotella-T Full Synthetic 5w40. It is not energy-conserving and according to Shell performs competitively with Mobil Delvac One full synthtetic, which means it offers even more protection than does Mobil One 15w50. At least one motorcyclist has reported to me good results so far with his use of the new Synthetic Rotella-T. I haven't tried it yet."

http://vmaxoutlaw.com/tech/motorcycle_oil.htm

"I'm sometimes asked if it's ok to blend your own oils. Yes, it is. Oils are all made out of pretty much the same chemicals, and nothing really bad will happen. If I wanted to blend my own oil, I expect I would use something like 25% Motul 5100 10W-40 and 75% Chevron Delo 15w-40, which would get me both the advantages of a lot of diester stock (5100 is pure diester) and the diesel additive package. In the winter, however, I would use 25% Motul and 75% Rotella synthetic, to get the superior low temperature performance. In fact, I just run Rotella synthetic in everything I own, year round: ST1300, DL650, Superhawk, Chevy Silverado, motorhome."

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html

[blowndodge]

So you didn't trust me on the Rotella huh? Had to ask someone else huh? ok, ok. I get it . I get it. Don't have to beat it into me. Sniff.

Never doubted you BD.... just educating myself further.... realizing we have near zero low temperature starting out here....

Looking more closely at flash point and viscosity index.......


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http://www.syntheticwarehouse.com/Am...rcycle_Oil.htm

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After I get treatment for OCD..... I will plan my next oil change.

1 qt Marvel Mystery Oil
1 qt Lucas 50wt Plus Racing Oil
1 qt Rotella Synthetic 5w-40

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_m...&categoryID=11

A pinch of spices for flavor.
1 tsp Coors Light



.................................................. .................................................. ................. .......................Blowndodge


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Put your glasses on old man.







Can't wait for a Nomad riding Shrink to join the Forum.... THEN the fun will begin!

[lw]

After I get treatment for OCD..... I will plan my next oil change.

1 qt Marvel Mystery Oil
1 qt Lucas 50wt Plus Racing Oil
1 qt Rotella Synthetic 5w-40

I have a can of Singer sewing machine oil, is that close enough to substitute for the Marvel Mystery Oil in this recipe? ;)

Send me the specs on the sewing machine oil....... is it 10 or 20wt? :)

[socwkbiker]

BD, cute girlfriend! Where did you meet her?

[socwkbiker]

Seriously though folks, do you recommend changing oil brands frequently or sticking with the same oil?

[blowndodge]

At a motorcycle rally. She never talks back and never says no! I just tell her to hop on, shut up and ride! Nico should have been so lucky!!!! LOL

[socwkbiker]

All us married guys should be so lucky...OOHH, that's gonna get me in trouble. LOL

[dogdoc]

So guys which is BEST for HOT TEXAS weather in a 1600cc?? the Mobil 1 v-Twin motorcycle oil OR the Rotella diesel oil???????????????????????

Doc

I'm not an expert, but you can't go wrong with either one for sure..... if $$ is not even a consideration I'd pick M1 V-twin....... but let's wait and see what our experts say!!! :)

[socwkbiker]

Doc, I just put in Rotella this last weekend. I notice that it runs smoothly and with a little extra get up 'n go. I also notice that when I've been sitting in stop and go frequently, the fan stays on a much shorter time than before, so it's doing a good job. The cost was also decent too.