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1/24/2012 11:32am
so i ran out of oil yesterday went to the bike shop and couldnt find the Castrol actevo 10 40 that usually use... so i got the genuine honda stuff for the crf.. now ive heard factory oils are inconsistent and are boughten from whomever sells the most for the cheapest?
QUESTION TO DEBATE:
who swears by what oils and why for the high revving 250f's
i know castrol motorcycle oils are good but are there companys that are great?
im sure this has been asked before...oh well, post up.
QUESTION TO DEBATE:
who swears by what oils and why for the high revving 250f's
i know castrol motorcycle oils are good but are there companys that are great?
im sure this has been asked before...oh well, post up.
One reason is about in 1999 I raced the Six hour GP Iron Man, on a XR100. About three hours into the long event, I wanted to change the oil...I mean it's a 100, and it was working hard. Anyone that has done the six hour knows it works mind, body, and bike.
When I dropped the oil, it spilled on my hand, and it didn't even burn...so if after three hours of screaming a little 100, it was still cool in the cases. I use when I have to pay for oil.
Otherwise I am given Maxima, and it seems to work really well.
(IMO)
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Motorcycle usage
Though marketed as an engine oil for diesel trucks, Rotella oil has found popularity with motorcyclists as well. The properties of heavy duty engine oils tend to map to the same requirements of motorcycle oils, particularly those whose engine and transmission share the same oil. (This is called a "shared sump" design, which is unlike automobiles which maintain separate oil reservoirs - one for the engine and one for the transmission). The chemical additives found in heavy duty engine oils work well with motorcycles. In addition, the lack of "friction modifiers" in truck oils such as Rotella means they do not interfere with proper wet clutch operations.
Though not yet officially announced by Shell, posts in various motorcycle-related forums cite e-mail confirmation from Shell that Rotella 15W-40 CJ-4 has been tested and shown to meet the JASO-MA friction test. This particular certification is important for motorcycles because of the clutch design which is bathed in the engine oil. This is known as a "wet clutch." Oils that have excessive "friction modifiers" tend to make wet clutches slip. Indication that Rotella T Triple Protection passes the JASO-MA friction test offers one more reason to seriously consider Rotella T for motorcycle use.
Motorcycle specific oils tend to cost between $8 and $10 per quart. Shell Rotella T 15W-40 costs about $10 per gallon (or about $2.50/quart). The price economy of Shell Rotella T allows a motorcycle owner to change oil more frequently, thus matching the "extended change interval" value of motorcycle specific synthetics."
Hell, I'd bet most XR100's out there have never even had an oil change.
Anyways, sorry for the interruption.
I always change oil as often as possible, that's why my bikes make it to the end of every race !!!
Motorex has always worked for me, so had Maxima. A decent oil will be fine as long as you change it often.
New / clean oil, keeps a bike running cooler, and creates better power. When you are racing with 6.7 horse power (XR100) it is best to change it.
People that don't change their oil (XR100 or anything) are the ones that complain when their bikes quit. And then wonder why...
Changing oil is cheap insurance
I have earned my position, in the industry.
Pit Row
What is your position in the industry?
Change it often and most oils will work just fine. I use Rotella and change it every 2-3 rides.
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