Recommended oil/oil filter - Page 2

CajunVulcan · 03-19-2015, 11:20 PM

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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.

**Teachme** · 03-19-2015, 11:23 PM

Motorcycle usageEdit

Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity withmotorcyclists*as well. The lack of "friction modifiers" in Rotella means they do not interfere with wet clutch operations. This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission. Used oil analysis (UOA) reports on BobIsTheOilGuy.com have shown wear metals levels comparable to oils marketed as motorcycle-specific.

JASO-MA

Both Rotella T 15W-40 conventional and, Rotella T6 5W-40 Synthetic both list the JASO MA standard; this information can be found on the bottle adjacent to the SAE/API rating stamp.*JASO*is an acronym that stands for "The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization." Note that the 10W-30 conventional oil does*not*list JASO-MA.

InkyDoggy · 03-20-2015, 12:17 AM

ROTELLA T6 SYNTHETIC Yours has the miles on it and it is ripe to change over to synthetic oil. Filter of your choice. I use Purolator Oil Filters on all my bikes and I have a few. Never had a problem in over 50 years with Purolator filters so I stick with them. The Rotella T6 is very good also.

Vulcan Bill · 03-20-2015, 12:31 AM

Another vote for Rotella 15-40. Its affordable, easy to find and a motorcycle rated oil. Don't get the Rotella 10-45. Its not motorcycle rated (JASO-MA)
Used K&N oiol filters for years but recently switched to Purolators.

skvmax4 · 03-20-2015, 01:04 AM

Rottela 15/40 wix filter on both bikes 1600 and 900

Jllm02199 · 03-20-2015, 08:38 AM

Mobil one 10w40 puralator 14610

Vulcanrider · 03-20-2015, 11:22 AM

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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!!!

**Teachme** · 03-20-2015, 11:39 AM

By who ?

Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity withmotorcyclists*as well. The lack of "friction modifiers" in Rotella means they do not interfere with wet clutch operations. This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission. Used oil analysis (UOA) reports on BobIsTheOilGuy.com have shown wear metals levels comparable to oils marketed as motorcycle-specific.
Wiki about it. Anywho its what i use and will continue to do so.

CajunVulcan · 03-20-2015, 12:46 PM

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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

03-19-2015, 11:23 PM	#17
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	Motorcycle usageEdit Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity withmotorcyclistsas well. The lack of "friction modifiers" in Rotella means they do not interfere with wet clutch operations. This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission. Used oil analysis (UOA) reports on BobIsTheOilGuy.com have shown wear metals levels comparable to oils marketed as motorcycle-specific. JASO-MA Both Rotella T 15W-40 conventional and, Rotella T6 5W-40 Synthetic both list the JASO MA standard; this information can be found on the bottle adjacent to the SAE/API rating stamp.JASOis an acronym that stands for "The Japanese Automotive Standards Organization." Note that the 10W-30 conventional oil doesnot*list JASO-MA. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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03-20-2015, 12:17 AM	#18
InkyDoggy Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sharon, Pennsylvania Posts: 112	ROTELLA T6 SYNTHETIC Yours has the miles on it and it is ripe to change over to synthetic oil. Filter of your choice. I use Purolator Oil Filters on all my bikes and I have a few. Never had a problem in over 50 years with Purolator filters so I stick with them. The Rotella T6 is very good also. __________________ We will be friends until we are old and senile! Then we will be new friends!
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03-20-2015, 12:31 AM	#19
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	Another vote for Rotella 15-40. Its affordable, easy to find and a motorcycle rated oil. Don't get the Rotella 10-45. Its not motorcycle rated (JASO-MA) Used K&N oiol filters for years but recently switched to Purolators. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them*
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03-20-2015, 01:04 AM	#20
skvmax4 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Saskatchewan,Can Posts: 23	Rottela 15/40 wix filter on both bikes 1600 and 900 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2015, 08:38 AM	#21
Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	Mobil one 10w40 puralator 14610 __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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03-20-2015, 11:39 AM	#23
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	By who ? Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity withmotorcyclists*as well. The lack of "friction modifiers" in Rotella means they do not interfere with wet clutch operations. This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission. Used oil analysis (UOA) reports on BobIsTheOilGuy.com have shown wear metals levels comparable to oils marketed as motorcycle-specific. Wiki about it. Anywho its what i use and will continue to do so. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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