What Oil?

Stupid question, but what motor oil is everyone using??

I use Honda factory Oil 10W40. I'd stay away from the Spectro Gold - the shit foams up in both my Husky & Honda. Don't know if it's a REAL problem or not, but it just doesn't sit right with me...

I change mine often and unlike many I have used several differant brands. Never had any issues with any of them so far. I've used Motorex 20w50, Spectro 20w50, and Shell Rotella 15w40. I have never noticed any diff. in how the bike runs. Rotella is very inexpensive and can be found Walmart, I bought it at Pep Boys.

In the summer I do lean towards the 20w50 just because it's pretty hot when I'm out not sure if it really matters since i change my oil so often. I'm no expert so I am sure someone will chime in

Ask Wetdog as he is our resident oil expert!

I take it I wasnt supposed to ask that question? Too noobish?

Sorry...but i searched here and there and couldnt find any decent threads with such basic information.

That's OK, it's just an on-going inside type joke about oil threads on forums....I'm sure Kelly meant no offense.
Since I am here, I use Shell Rotella in my 07 TE450.
I have been around vehicles and have been a mechanic all my life. My Pop opened his Garage up in 1949 and I grew up with a wrench instead of a rattle in my hand.
Although that may not mean much to some folks

Rotella 5-40 synth here as well. I'm probably going to burn in hell for it because it's not expensive enough

Mobil I 20-50

Heres some more stuff to consider:

When braking in the bike, use an oil with a detergent. This is slightly more abrassive and will aid in the break in process.

Then switch to a synthetic or blended petrolium/synthetic.

I usually use Spectro, and thats worked for me. But i agree there are many brands that will do just fine. I change the oil every 500-600 miles. New filter every other change.

I also do a very careful warmup before i take off. This means the cover of the oil filter is warm to just hot-then i start riding.

Just some more ideas about oil.

As for the newbie question--theres nothing wrong with asking about oil

Shell Rotella T 5W-40 synth. Can get at Wal-Mart for $20.00 a gallon. Like everyone is saying the key is to change the oil often. There is no substitute for clean oil no matter the brand. Just be sure to stay away from many automotive oil as they contain friction modifiers which could cause issues with the clutch.

Thanks guys.

Oh God, I'm offline for a day and there's 15 posts on "what oil to use". What is this place turning into?

Coffee, please make it a sticky so the topic never arises again.

Oh man I love it, now for the smart remarks. I use the oil after I drain it from my air cooled Volkswagen. You know its good after 1500 miles of that. No really, I use what George at uptite said to use. Call him, he will tell you.

I use the Spectro too as George recommended. I laughed out loud at Kelley and Coffee's response though!

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