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Anyone use those oil additives that you see in the various stores? Supposed to reduce noise/friction etc.... and increase engine life.
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Si Parker
'81 XS1100H
Tkat brace, new coils/wires/plugs, refurbed carbs (thanks 81 xsproject), recon'd top end, windshield (thanks dpotter58), resprayed tank and panels, 4-1 exhaust, sweet xs pod filters, in line fuel filters, progressive springs, thick hand grips, jumped headlight relay. -
...and drain your wallet.Originally posted by SiP View Post
The only thing I've heard any beneficial things about are Seafoam in the fuel (and in the oil for very short periods as well), and Acetone in the fuel. Other than that, using a good non-synthetic (though some would disagree on that) oil is all you need to worry about. Just change the oil regularly and you'll be fine.1980 XS850SG - Sold
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Our clutches run in the motor oil.. how much do you want the friction reduced there?Supposed to reduce noise/friction etc....
These motors go 200-300k miles in a lot of cases (Just not mine.. lol) on JUST oil. How many are you trying to get?
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I've used Lucas products with good benefits, just not in my bike.
I need to change my oil again this weekend, and will be using regular ole Valvoline from Advanced, no additives'80 XS 1100 Standard Comment
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I think what Tod was saying is that super-slick additives are likely to make your clutch slip. If you want good lubrication to your engine, just change it regularly. The book says every 3000 miles, but I do mine every 2000. Cheap insurance.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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didn't think about the clutch - what a dumass lol
Ok then good oil at regular intervals it is.
ThanksSi Parker
'81 XS1100H
Tkat brace, new coils/wires/plugs, refurbed carbs (thanks 81 xsproject), recon'd top end, windshield (thanks dpotter58), resprayed tank and panels, 4-1 exhaust, sweet xs pod filters, in line fuel filters, progressive springs, thick hand grips, jumped headlight relay.Comment
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Sip - Whatever oil you put in, look at the little sae circle. There should be no writing in the bottom half of the circle to insure compatibility with the wet clutch. I use the cheapest 20w50 I can find. The book also says to change your filter every 6000 miles, so I change mine every third oil change with the 2k schedule.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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