what do you run?
#13
Clean oil
All that really matters is it meets the spec and is clean. It doesn't matter how much you spend if its not changed at regular intervals.
My BMW 750 that I have had for 21 years I run diesel 15W 40 (rotella or similar)
In my BMW 1100 with 123,000 miles on it, I use synthetic 15W50 I buy by the case at NAPA for $2.99 a quart.
In my KLX250SF I use mineral 10W40 and change it every 1500 to 2000 miles. Its up to 3400 miles. Once it hits 5,000 I may switch to the 15W 50 synthetic. I don't know how much this affects the clutch.
Oil breaks down by the temp it runs at. We have water cooled bikes, so its not much of a big deal. Just keep it changed.
David
My BMW 750 that I have had for 21 years I run diesel 15W 40 (rotella or similar)
In my BMW 1100 with 123,000 miles on it, I use synthetic 15W50 I buy by the case at NAPA for $2.99 a quart.
In my KLX250SF I use mineral 10W40 and change it every 1500 to 2000 miles. Its up to 3400 miles. Once it hits 5,000 I may switch to the 15W 50 synthetic. I don't know how much this affects the clutch.
Oil breaks down by the temp it runs at. We have water cooled bikes, so its not much of a big deal. Just keep it changed.
David
#17
Good call.
That's why I only run 10 lbs in my tires. The bike is too heavy, and doesn't handle right with 20 lbs.
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