Recommended oil/oil filter

Joe1911 · 03-16-2015, 10:17 AM

Hey guys. Im going to do my first oil change on my 1600 classis with 12,500 miles on the engine. It is my first bike and I have never changed oil on a motorcycle before. I was wondering if you guys have any insight on which type of oil to usw because I am clueless. Thanks!

**Top Cat** · 03-16-2015, 10:29 AM

Rotella T-6 full synthetic and I use Fram filter.
I'm sure there will be 5,000 different opinions or you can search oil change in the search box.

cactusjack · 03-16-2015, 01:52 PM

Never use automotive oil labeled as containing "friction modifiers/reducers". It will play hell with your clutch. I prefer Mobil 1 synthetic four cycle motorcycle oil.

dshelly · 03-16-2015, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Never use automotive oil labeled as containing "friction modifiers/reducers". It will play hell with your clutch. I prefer Mobil 1 synthetic four cycle motorcycle oil.

X2

(10W-40)

dan313 · 03-16-2015, 08:37 PM

I have been using Shell Rotella T6 for the past 5 years. Never a problem.
But everyone has their own preference.

Lenny

dholmer · 03-16-2015, 10:41 PM

I have been using Rotella T6 for the past 24,000 miles and never a problem. I also use the Bosch 3300 filter.

roadhawg · 03-17-2015, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dholmer

I have been using Rotella T6 for the past 24,000 miles and never a problem. I also use the Bosch 3300 filter.

Same for me. I changed from the Fram to the Bosch filter because of the low rating given the Fram filter.

**Teachme** · 03-17-2015, 07:40 AM

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...w-40+motor+oil

And the K & N filter simply because it has a 17mm nut made to the back of it so its very easy to remove. If you do go with the K & N filter dont use that nut to over tighten the filter to much during install.

knobber · 03-17-2015, 08:06 AM

I've always had great luck with H-D Screamin Eagle Synthetic.

dholmer · 03-19-2015, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teachme

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...w-40+motor+oil

And the K & N filter simply because it has a 17mm nut made to the back of it so its very easy to remove. If you do go with the K & N filter dont use that nut to over tighten the filter to much during install.

The link you gave shows the normal diesel oil 15w-40. It is not rated for motorcycle use. It needs to be the Rotella T6 synthetic oil..

CajunVulcan · 03-19-2015, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dholmer

The link you gave shows the normal diesel oil 15w-40. It is not rated for motorcycle use. It needs to be the Rotella T6 synthetic oil..

I and many others have used the regular Rotella 15w-40 in our bikes. It does not have to be the synthetic oil only. In fact, that is what's in my 1600 right now.

Vulcanrider · 03-20-2015, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teachme

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...w-40+motor+oil

And the K & N filter simply because it has a 17mm nut made to the back of it so its very easy to remove. If you do go with the K & N filter dont use that nut to over tighten the filter to much during install.

This oil you show is not recommended for motorcycles!!!

CajunVulcan · 03-20-2015, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulcanrider

This oil you show is not recommended for motorcycles!!!

VulcanRider - Read the reviews in that link and see how many are using this in their bikes. Just because in the specifications, it has a "no" next to "motorcycle", does not mean that the person that wrote it knew what he was doing. Hell, he didn't even write all categories & specs for the oil in there.

Here are the full specs, approvals, & recomendations for this oil -
http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC...-US%29_TDS.pdf

Notice the "JASO" spec

Vulcanrider · 03-17-2015, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe1911

Hey guys. Im going to do my first oil change on my 1600 classis with 12,500 miles on the engine. It is my first bike and I have never changed oil on a motorcycle before. I was wondering if you guys have any insight on which type of oil to usw because I am clueless. Thanks!

I use Amsoil 10-40 with a K & N oil filter!!!!

mapleleafalumnus · 03-17-2015, 01:47 PM

Sardine oil and cat litter.

03-16-2015, 10:17 AM	#1
Joe1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 107	Recommended oil/oil filter Hey guys. Im going to do my first oil change on my 1600 classis with 12,500 miles on the engine. It is my first bike and I have never changed oil on a motorcycle before. I was wondering if you guys have any insight on which type of oil to usw because I am clueless. Thanks! __________________ VBA #03503 2005 Vulcan Classic 1600 Nomad rear end conversion SG Front Wheel/Fender SG Fairing 12" Santee Apes Cobra True Duels Dobeck TFI Custom Paint Custom Leather Seat Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-16-2015, 10:29 AM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Rotella T-6 full synthetic and I use Fram filter. I'm sure there will be 5,000 different opinions or you can search oil change in the search box. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
	0

03-16-2015, 01:52 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Never use automotive oil labeled as containing "friction modifiers/reducers". It will play hell with your clutch. I prefer Mobil 1 synthetic four cycle motorcycle oil. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
	0

03-16-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
dan313 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Levittown ny Posts: 61	I have been using Shell Rotella T6 for the past 5 years. Never a problem. But everyone has their own preference. Lenny Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-16-2015, 10:41 PM	#6
dholmer Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 267	I have been using Rotella T6 for the past 24,000 miles and never a problem. I also use the Bosch 3300 filter. __________________ 2006 Nomad KawaNow #01849
	0

03-17-2015, 07:40 AM	#8
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	i Use this ..... http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...w-40+motor+oil And the K & N filter simply because it has a 17mm nut made to the back of it so its very easy to remove. If you do go with the K & N filter dont use that nut to over tighten the filter to much during install. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
	0

03-17-2015, 08:06 AM	#9
knobber Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 197	I've always had great luck with H-D Screamin Eagle Synthetic.
	0

03-17-2015, 01:47 PM	#15
mapleleafalumnus Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thrae Tenalp Posts: 132	Sardine oil and cat litter. __________________ Wanna go, pretty boy? Illegitimati non carborundum -Gen. Joseph Stilwell 1999 VN 1500 Nomad
	0