| Author | Message | ||
     Brakes2late |
Just hit 1K on my 06 Uly and I want to do one oil change with regular oil before switching to syn. Advance Auto has Valvoline 20w50 "motorcycle" oil on sale. Is this safe to use? | ||
| Sloppy |
Does it meet the API "C" guidelines as described in the manual? Look for the "starburst" on the package. Instead of asking the oil-rumor club, first want to check with Valvoline -- vendors typically respond quickly to consumer questions. They want to keep you as a repeat customer so they'll want to get you their best oil for your application. But it will likely work just fine. | ||
| Brakes2late |
Thanks, I sent an email to Valvoline... | ||
| Bombardier |
Also check the Amsoil site and have a read of the 'White Paper'. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Is it full synthetic? I think that is more important then if it has "motorcycle" on the label. | ||
| Brakes2late |
Here's Valvoline's email response... "Thank you for your question. Yes, this oil is acceptable for use in HD/Buell as well as other motor cycles. If you have any further questions you may contact us at 1.800.832.6825." This is not synthetic, just plain old mineral. | ||
| Bombardier |
Amsoil is synthetic. The oil to use is MCV by Amsoil. Have a read and then make your decision. | ||
| Bikerjim99 |
I agree with Bill that synthetic oil is the way to go. I use Valvolene synthetic 20W50, works very well for me. | ||
| Brakes2late |
Interesting read. When you look at all the testing/data it's hard to justify NOT using Amsoil or one of the other top oils. | ||
| Reepicheep |
brakes2Late... if you can find any full synthetic 20w50 (including something from WalMart) that has credible lab data showing significant breakdown in 3500 miles in any street vehicle application, I would love to know about it. I haven't found a full synthetic yet (premium or off brand) that won't go 3500 miles. Wish the wal-mart stuff came in 20w50. I wonder how the Rotella 10w40 would work? Probably a bit on the thin side... | ||
| Brakes2late |
Ok, so if any synthetic will do, how about the tranny? I've heard Mobile 1 for both from a number of people. I guess my goal is not so much to find the perfect oil but to make sure I don't put something in the bike that will screw it up! | ||
| Reepicheep |
Many miles have been put on Buells with Mobil 1 15w50 in the primary, and I don't recall hearing any problems of any kind. | ||
| Bikerjim99 |
Mobil 1 works fine. I like Formula+ for the primary. | ||
| Bombardier |
Also Amsoil MCV is good for the primary and the engine. | ||
| Brakes2late |
Thanks. KawaSuki dealer down the street carries 10w40 and 20w50 Amsoil syn. I'll think I'll go with the 20w50 for the summer. | ||
| Brakes2late |
Ok, so I decided to try the Amsoil MCV but the dealer I called that said he had it only had the 10w40. So I headed over to my nearest Auotzone and picked up Mobile 1 Extended Life 15w50 ($6.29/qt). I put it in the tranny yesterday. I'm planning on putting it in the engine next weekend when I put on my Jardine pipe since I have to disconnect the oil lines anyway. I hope the bike shifts a little easier with the Mobile 1. This things got the clunkiest tranny I've ever had. My wife's 03 XB9 shifts like butter compared to my Uly. | ||
| Mesozoic |
Good test: http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf |
