What kind of oil do you guys use?

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Just looking for what you guys find works best.
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What bike?
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i use Shell Rotella from walmart, 13 bucks a gallon and it is good stuff as long as you change it regularly.

i usually change it every other ride though
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I use Maxima Castor 927 in my bike, Rotella T6 5w40 in my truck, and any old 30 weight oil in my lawn mower.

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ianhendry46 3/22/2012 9:47am
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in a Kx 250F and RMZ 450
worcsripper615 3/22/2012 9:50am
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Delo 400 LE in EVERYTHING. $12.95 for a gallon at Walmart
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peelout wrote:
i use Shell Rotella from walmart, 13 bucks a gallon and it is good stuff as long as you change it regularly. i usually change it...
i use Shell Rotella from walmart, 13 bucks a gallon and it is good stuff as long as you change it regularly.

i usually change it every other ride though
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worcsripper615 wrote:
Delo 400 LE in EVERYTHING. $12.95 for a gallon at Walmart
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ianhendry46 3/22/2012 10:01am
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what weight do yall suggest?
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I've used all kinds of oil and can't recall anything to actually relate to an oil related failure. The only time I've ever had an oil not work was in a 1980 CR250 Honda. Tried Bel Ray gear saver in it (since I was using it in all my other bikes at the time) and it was difficult to shift. Used some straight 30 wt. Pennzoil and it shifted fine.
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ianhendry46 wrote:
in a Kx 250F and RMZ 450
I know the KX shares engine and tranny oil and I believe the RMZ does as well. Just make sure you get a NON friction modified oil since the oil goes through both the engine and transmission.
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ianhendry46 wrote:
what weight do yall suggest?
10w40 or 15w40.....either one of those would be just fine.
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Spectro Oils all the way
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If you're talking 2-stroke, I alwyas used Yamalube...

4-stroke I always use Motorex
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worcsripper615 wrote:
Delo 400 LE in EVERYTHING. $12.95 for a gallon at Walmart
worcs and peely: Far be it from me to tell you what to do. Just want to throw this out there. You do realise what you are using is a modern oil made for a high temp, high soot, EGR diesel engine found in trucks, correct? As in the N14 Cummins I run in my RIG! Not exactly a moto application. All the additives they jam in that jug to make it work just won't be good for your clutch, long term. If saving money is all you are concerned about, maybe just go with Wal Marts own 10W30 automotive oil. At least there's LESS crap in that. The rule is now with these new CI oils is that there's more additives than oil in that jug. Being in the biz, I'm somewhat familiar with what's happening. Unless you're planning on throwing a 5th wheel and a Jake Brake on your bike, maybe switch to something a little more compatible. Although the Jake would let you slam the brakes on harder and later for the corners. Add some straight pipes and you the MAN!
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worcsripper615 wrote:
Delo 400 LE in EVERYTHING. $12.95 for a gallon at Walmart
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worcs and peely: Far be it from me to tell you what to do. Just want to throw this out there. You do realise what you...
worcs and peely: Far be it from me to tell you what to do. Just want to throw this out there. You do realise what you are using is a modern oil made for a high temp, high soot, EGR diesel engine found in trucks, correct? As in the N14 Cummins I run in my RIG! Not exactly a moto application. All the additives they jam in that jug to make it work just won't be good for your clutch, long term. If saving money is all you are concerned about, maybe just go with Wal Marts own 10W30 automotive oil. At least there's LESS crap in that. The rule is now with these new CI oils is that there's more additives than oil in that jug. Being in the biz, I'm somewhat familiar with what's happening. Unless you're planning on throwing a 5th wheel and a Jake Brake on your bike, maybe switch to something a little more compatible. Although the Jake would let you slam the brakes on harder and later for the corners. Add some straight pipes and you the MAN!
that is something to think about, thanks for the heads up.

hard to beat Meg's 45% discount at Wally-World though. i wish they still sold Bell Helmets at her store, i cracked the nose piece on my Vector
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HP 32-1 & AV gas

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Shell Rotela. Never used anything else and I doubt we ever will. My sons last 450 had 200 hours on it when we pulled it apart and everything still looked like new.
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jleews6 wrote:
Shell Rotela. Never used anything else and I doubt we ever will. My sons last 450 had 200 hours on it when we pulled it apart...
Shell Rotela. Never used anything else and I doubt we ever will. My sons last 450 had 200 hours on it when we pulled it apart and everything still looked like new.
yeah, i did a precautionary rebuild two decembers ago and it was like brand new in there.

BRO-tella for life
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x2. I use Mobil 1 in everything.
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TheNewOriginal wrote:
x2. I use Mobil 1 in everything.
this ^^^ is what i do as well.
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Maxima 10-40, my bike loves it! $10 bucks a quart, tastes good too ;-)
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Rotella T 15w-40 - as has been mentioned, you can get it at Wal-Mart.
Absolutely just as good or better than ANY other oil for use in your dirt bike.
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TheNewOriginal wrote:
x2. I use Mobil 1 in everything.
actually that's just my premix oil. I use Rotella straight 40wt in the gearbox.
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peelout wrote:
i use Shell Rotella from walmart, 13 bucks a gallon and it is good stuff as long as you change it regularly. i usually change it...
i use Shell Rotella from walmart, 13 bucks a gallon and it is good stuff as long as you change it regularly.

i usually change it every other ride though
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MAXIMA 530 Race Oil. All Maxima four stroke blends are top of the mark
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Lucas semi-syn in the clutch side, Lucas full syn in the engine side.

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