| Author | Message | ||
     Cowles1016 |
So 'm sure this has come up already but I just wanted to ask so I don't need to search. I want to do my own work on my Buell and it needs oil change and new brakes. I wanted to know if anyone has specifics as to what is the best to get. I am looking for quality stuff for a good price. I appreciate the help | ||
| Shawns |
EBC Sintered pads are nice....oil on the other hand everyone seems to have a different opinion. I prefer Amsoil. | ||
| Dennis_c |
+ 1 on Amsoil | ||
| Sprintst |
Oil starts wars  I'm a fan of Shell Rotella T6. It's JASO-MA rated for motorcycles, full synthetic, about $24 a gallon at Walmart or any autoparts store, and it's designed for diesels so it's got extra additives that prolong engine life EBC pads work well for me as well | ||
| Thefleshrocket |
Amsoil Dominator 15W50. It's not motorcycle specific but I've put it in three of my bikes and not had any clutch issues. Shifting is noticeably smoother with the Dominator even compared to the Amsoil 10W40 bike oil. I'm a big fan of the Dunlopad (DP Brakes) pads. SDP993 is the part number for the 1125s. It's got great initial bite cold or hot, great stopping power cold or hot, gives off no noticeable dust, and lasts pretty much forever. The only drawback is that you may have to hunt Ebay or Amazon to find a vendor in the US. | ||
| Kruizen |
I prefer peanut oil. I have a set of front 2015 pads up for sale: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 756904.html?1423940561 | ||
| Cowles1016 |
How many quarts of amsoil dominator? | ||
| Stirz007 |
The factory oil level check procedure is a bit onerous. If you drain oil, change filter and drop the screen (5 bolt plate under crankcase) - dump in 3 quarts and you're done. Really most synthetic motorcycle-specific oils will provide good results. I've used HD-synth, Redline, Motul and Amsoil. Had no issues with any of them. For street, I'd recommend stock pads or equivalent (race pads will not perform well for street use). For track, the 2015's are good - 'best' is a whole other can o' worms. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Highly suggest sticking with motorcycle specific oil as many car oils have friction modifiers that will play havoc with your wet clutch. Also I really doubt there will be a noticeable difference between any quality 15W/50 motorcycle oil when it comes to shifting or motor noise. IMHO. BTW, I like Amsoil but it's a pain to get so probably Mobil 1 V-twin next for me. | ||
| Crowley |
I use Motul Factory Line 15/50 in all my modern bikes (except my Tubers) mainly because it's easily available, which doesn't mean bulk buying, and because my local Ducati engine builder never seen scuffing on cams and lifters when he works on bikes that have used it. |
