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  • Ravenol 20W40 Mineral oil

    Has anyone tried this oil? RAVENOL 20W40 Motorcycle Oil - 4 Stroke JASO MA MA2 Oil - 4L (blauparts.com)
    2 - 80 LGs bought one new
    81 LH
    02 FXSTB Nighttrain
    22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
    Jim

  • #2
    Never tried it, but it's the first time I've seen 20-40W that is recommended by Yamaha.
    -Mike
    _________
    '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
    '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
    '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
    '79 XS750SF 17k miles
    '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
    '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
    '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

    Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Radioguylogs View Post
      Never tried it, but it's the first time I've seen 20-40W that is recommended by Yamaha.
      That's not how I'm reading it, my interpretation of it is that it meets manufacturer recommendations not that they recommend it.

      At $50 a gallon I'll continue to use Walmart branded Rotella (Super Tech)
      Last edited by LAB3; 11-14-2023, 06:11 AM.
      1980 XS1100G

      I identify as a man but according to the label on a package of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by LAB3 View Post

        That's not how I'm reading it, my interpretation of it is that it meets manufacturer recommendations not that they recommend it.

        At $50 a gallon I'll continue to use Walmart branded Rotella (Super Tech)
        Poor choice of words on my part.

        I was trying to say that Yamaha recommends 20-40W and you never see 20-40W anywhere.
        -Mike
        _________
        '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
        '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
        '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
        '79 XS750SF 17k miles
        '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
        '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
        '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

        Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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        • #5
          Been using Castrol products for over 50 years and they've never failed me. Currently using Castrol Go! (used to be GTX) 10W-40. Using that instead of 20W-50 seems to help with the cold clutch engagement WHACK. Not cheap ($11-14 / litre) but neither is a premature tear-down. 96K km and going strong.
          1980 XS1100G (one owner-me)
          1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 (Frankenbike)
          1984 Honda VFR750S
          Owned - 1976 XS750D
          Owned - 1972 Honda CB750
          Owned - (unknown year) XS650
          (+ too many Yammies/Hondas to mention)

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          • #6
            Originally posted by LenB View Post
            Been using Castrol products for over 50 years and they've never failed me. Currently using Castrol Go! (used to be GTX) 10W-40. Using that instead of 20W-50 seems to help with the cold clutch engagement WHACK. Not cheap ($11-14 / litre) but neither is a premature tear-down. 96K km and going strong.
            I have looked into 10W40. The only problem down here in the deep south is we get very hot days. Our winters are generally mild as well. The reason I keep searching for 20W40. Most quality motorcycle oils run anywhere from the high nine dollar to 12 or 13 dollar a quart range. With that in mind the RAVENOL didn't seem that expensive. It is made in Germany and the reviews on it are good. The only drawback is the fact that on our old bikes the frequency of oil change could run the cost up compared to new bikes with much tighter tolerances.
            2 - 80 LGs bought one new
            81 LH
            02 FXSTB Nighttrain
            22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
            Jim

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            • #7
              For highway marathons it was always 20w-50. Cooler average temps and mostly local rides called for 10w-40. Riding season is pretty much over now up here in the Great White North but we've got a few above-freezing days ahead - will be 8C (46F) today - contemplating popping the battery back in for a ride. We got some snow in late October but it's mostly melted now and roads are dry. 10w-40 should help a frozen 11 start a little easier. Once warmed up she runs great in the cooler weather!
              1980 XS1100G (one owner-me)
              1983 Kawasaki GPZ750 (Frankenbike)
              1984 Honda VFR750S
              Owned - 1976 XS750D
              Owned - 1972 Honda CB750
              Owned - (unknown year) XS650
              (+ too many Yammies/Hondas to mention)

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              • #8
                Oh no, a new oil thread!!!!
                Ray Matteis
                KE6NHG
                XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                • #9
                  Ask about a particular oil brand and get an opinion on all of them. Surprise, surprise.
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #10
                    Oils well that ends well.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                      Ask about a particular oil brand and get an opinion on all of them. Surprise, surprise.
                      We should also talk about how horrible Kenda tires are on wet roads too!
                      1980 XS1100G

                      I identify as a man but according to the label on a package of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four!

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                      • #12

                        Marty (in Mississippi)
                        XS1100SG
                        XS650SK
                        XS650SH
                        XS650G
                        XS6502F
                        XS650E

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                        • #13
                          Didn't mean to start an oil thread. I honestly just wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this oil. The seller that is listed in my link above sells on Ebay and there were several reviews and they were all positive. Mostly from vintage bike riders. Cost of course is an issue but I may take advantage of the free shipping on the site I provided the link to. I have read too much info on oil. Automotive versus motorcycle oil etc. I believe the key to be the frequency at which the oil is changed to prevent most of the problems with using automotive oil. Seems sludge formation is more prevalent when not using oil specifically formulated for motorcycles. $50.00 dollars for about 4.3 quarts of oil is on the high side.
                          2 - 80 LGs bought one new
                          81 LH
                          02 FXSTB Nighttrain
                          22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
                          Jim

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                          • #14
                            You'd be surprised how much crud drains out of the crankcase if you add some SeaFoam to the oil and run it (At low RPM) for a few miles before draining it, looks like Beef Stew gravy! I've done this before draining the oil on my last three bikes just after buying them.
                            1980 XS1100G

                            I identify as a man but according to the label on a package of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four!

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                            • #15


                              Kurt Boehringer
                              Peachtree City, Georgia

                              1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
                              1978 - SR500 - Thumper
                              1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
                              1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
                              1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
                              1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
                              1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
                              1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
                              1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
                              1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
                              1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
                              1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
                              2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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