New oil !

[tomcos67]

Castrol motor oil says its new product,gives better protection on start up's when your engine needs it most!!!clinging molecules .Magnetech.. Just saw commercial .???

[motoman]

Castrol motor oil says its new product,gives better protection on start up's when your engine needs it most!!!clinging molecules .Magnetech.. Just saw commercial .???

Your watchin' WAY to much TV..........amd your clutch will slip WAY to much!

[BA80]

Your watchin' WAY to much TV..........amd your clutch will slip WAY to much!

+1

[Bonz]

The heaviest Magnatec available is 10w-30, and all versions of Magnatec are energy conserving", so it's a non brainier that it is a "no-go" for any wet clutch system. "Energy Conserving" means friction modifiers are present, ergo can cause clutch slippage, period.

You can get a 10w-30 MC specific oil from a number of sources, which would help with cold start-up wear simply because it will flow quickly and reach engine parts sooner than heavier 15w-xx or 20w-xx oils. But begs the question why run a 10w-30 oil at any point with these bikes, modern 15w-40 oils flow plenty fine down to any riding temp.

Reality is these bikes are 38 years old for the '78 models and my 80 SG was made in Dec of '79, will be 36 years old in another month! Any one of theses bikes that is still running, which is a whole bunch of them, is a testament to not needing an oil that protects better at start up than a 15w-40 or 20w-50.

[Robsweetland]

+1 DEFO.the more complex the oil the more it will slip,leak etc

[tomcos67]

The heaviest Magnatec available is 10w-30, and all versions of Magnatec are energy conserving", so it's a non brainier that it is a "no-go" for any wet clutch system. "Energy Conserving" means friction modifiers are present, ergo can cause clutch slippage, period.

You can get a 10w-30 MC specific oil from a number of sources, which would help with cold start-up wear simply because it will flow quickly and reach engine parts sooner than heavier 15w-xx or 20w-xx oils. But begs the question why run a 10w-30 oil at any point with these bikes, modern 15w-40 oils flow plenty fine down to any riding temp.

Reality is these bikes are 38 years old for the '78 models and my 80 SG was made in Dec of '79, will be 36 years old in another month! Any one of theses bikes that is still running, which is a whole bunch of them, is a testament to not needing an oil that protects better at start up than a 15w-40 or 20w-50.

Thanks.!! Didn't know it was only available in one weight.I was watching T.V. saw commercial for Castro oil.! Magnatec.And posted thread.!Didn't even spell it right.....

[red bandit]

The oil I use is the best oil in the world. No other oil is as good as the oil I use. The oil you use is crap. My engines run longer than anybody elses engines because of the oil I use. My oil is the best.

[motoman]

The oil I use is the best oil in the world. No other oil is as good as the oil I use. The oil you use is crap. My engines run longer than anybody elses engines because of the oil I use. My oil is the best.

Debatable, but good on you.

[trbig]

The oil I use is the best oil in the world. No other oil is as good as the oil I use. The oil you use is crap. My engines run longer than anybody elses engines because of the oil I use. My oil is the best.

If you go on a rally, now you'll get your oil stolen when you park for the night.

[DiverRay]

If you go on a rally, now you'll get your oil stolen when you park for the night.

Yeah, and trbig will siphon it out of the crankcase...

[tomcos67]

High Side or Low side????

When out riding ,Where do you like to ride in lane .Next to center ,(crown)or shoulder line???.
I tend to find myself toward shoulder!!!!
Just wondering ??Safety? Never took any safety course....
Just thought to ask question in this old thread.

[bikerphil]

I use all parts of the lane at any time. The more moving around the more visible you will be to cagers. Staying in one place, they will tend to forget you are there.

[LoHo]

The oil I use is the best oil in the world. No other oil is as good as the oil I use. The oil you use is crap. My engines run longer than anybody elses engines because of the oil I use. My oil is the best.

You forgot that it makes your bike faster and gives you superior mileage....

[MaximPhil]

I use all parts of the lane at any time. The more moving around the more visible you will be to cagers. Staying in one place, they will tend to forget you are there.

+1 for using all the lane. The middle can be covered in oil especially on bumpy roads. On Interstate I use the left lane and favour the right side track keeping a close eye on my mirrors. I also travel at least as fast as the cars ahead of me
Keeping up with or overtaking the traffic means the dangers are ahead and give you the most options to take evasive action. Keep out of the blind spots especially the trucks.
Phil

[BA80]

I also travel at least as fast as the car ahead of me
Phil

Car in FRONT of you?