DeepBarney wrote:

Also make sure to use NON-synthetic oil since it makes our 'wet' clutches more likely to slip. Rotella 15w-40 T/Triple Protection (like for diesel engines) is great stuff and is truly non-synthetic, its now even rated for motorcycle use. I've got a 5gal jug of the stuff from my local COOP for a lot less than what the equivalent amount in quarts of the cheapest oil that my local parts store carries.
Any good DIESEL oil is a wise choice as they do not have the slippery additives that car oil does to improve fuel economy.  Some claim this can create problems with wet clutches, some say bunk...  The KLR forums swear by Rotella T 15w-40.  The Goldwing forums say use either Delo 400 or Rotella T.  Again diesel oils. The Amsoil dealer will chime in with their motorcycle oil.  Amsoil is great but very spendy and for a gallon of Rotella at Wally World it is usually less than 15 bucks.  I use the Rotella.


Glenn

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2012 Honda Silver Wing
2005 Honda Gold Wing 30th Anniversary Edition

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