Synthetic Oil

[soccer4m]

Allright, an Oil Thread!!

On Synthetic, tried it and clutch immediately slipped in the xs and xj,,,,,so went back to Walmart 10/40 or 20/50 in the summer and has been fine. Xj pushing 150k, the xs over 50k and no wear problems to date,,,,,so dino is fine. Seems like clutch discs wear pretty slow,,,,like Greg, I replaced the springs as they were pretty compressed. Also have run the 10/40 Walmart supertech in all my latest Toyota minivans,,,,last one, the Previa, had over 500k, engine still ran like a top, wife made me sell it as it was pretty beatup from ranch and surfing use,,,,current Sienna has 315k,,,,still runs strong, wifes car, Acura rdx, requires 0/20 synthetic so that is what goes in it. Regular oil and filter changes are the key for long life,,,,Ride On,,,,,,,,Mike in Sun DIego, currently locked down due to this way over rated flu virus

[skids]

I either use syn-blend or a good quality dino. One of the Rotella’s is supposed to be rated for bikes. Maybe it is the T6?

[IanDMacDonald]

Yeah, Greg. I'm with you on running Super Tech from Walmart. Never saw any harm. Auto Zone has Castrol 20W50 for $4/qt. I was just curious.

[jetmechmarty]

I’ve run Amsoil and Mobil1 in my XS1100 without issue. Both designated motorcycle oil. I stopped because it’s expensive. Less expensive oil gets changed more often. Clean and slippery is best.

[BA80]

Synthetic seems to work fine if you have upgraded your clutch frictions to a more modern material. The old frictions HATE it though.

I've never replaced any frictions in any of my 11s because they have all been well within specs. New springs and "Ride On" with basic dino 20w50.

Ol' Okie has over 200K on the frame and the current engine over 100K. I see no reason to mess with that. But, that's just me.

[IanDMacDonald]

Kinda bored, so why not a good oil thread!
Besides Bonz, who's run synthetic in their bikes?