Oil - The official thread
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Thats some funny shit.My FIRST thought after reading that was "isn`t he afraid it will all run out on him when he needs it most?"
Anyway,Amsoil 20/50 and a Wix filter this time around.
loxpump
Rocker
A liter is actually a little larger than a US quart.
Yeah, I just checked that out -- 1 Liter = 1.0556 Quart. I had always thought it was just a little smaller, my mistake. Don't know if that .0556 makes up for the $16 a can price though....
NewOldSchool
Two Stroke
Yup thats the stuff.
After checking the manual to see what API spec is required in my Bonnie, I'd have to change my mind now and say that I would not try it. The Nitron is only API SG and the manual specifies API SH. (most likely, no difference(,) but why risk it?... especially at $16 a liter)
CommandoRdster
moped
Ricin
Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. It has a very distinctive odor.
The reason it's put in there is to give the oil the fragrance of Castrol R,which is a castor bean oil used by racers back in the old days.
(Castrol=castor oil)
Before synthetics,it was the only thing that would keep a big 4 stroke single,such as a Norton Manx,or BSA Goldstar alive through a 500 mile race.It was also the preferred oil for pre-mix two strokes.
Even on 4 strokes,you could smell the bean oil in the exhaust.
That ELF oil probably works fine,but I wouldn't waste my money on it.If you want the smell of Castrol R,just get a can of it(it's still available),and mix a little in your gas.
By the way,a few pages back I posted that I use Castrol R in my bike.That was a JOKE! Don't put that stuff in your engine.It's a one time use,non detergent oil.After it's heated,it cools down into a sticky congealed mess.It would probably ruin your clutch immediatley,and what it might do to the gearbox,I don't want to think about. I should have been more clear.Sorry.
Ricin is also used in biological weapons.
Cheers!
Bruce
Ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans. It has a very distinctive odor.
The reason it's put in there is to give the oil the fragrance of Castrol R,which is a castor bean oil used by racers back in the old days.
(Castrol=castor oil)
Before synthetics,it was the only thing that would keep a big 4 stroke single,such as a Norton Manx,or BSA Goldstar alive through a 500 mile race.It was also the preferred oil for pre-mix two strokes.
Even on 4 strokes,you could smell the bean oil in the exhaust.
That ELF oil probably works fine,but I wouldn't waste my money on it.If you want the smell of Castrol R,just get a can of it(it's still available),and mix a little in your gas.
By the way,a few pages back I posted that I use Castrol R in my bike.That was a JOKE! Don't put that stuff in your engine.It's a one time use,non detergent oil.After it's heated,it cools down into a sticky congealed mess.It would probably ruin your clutch immediatley,and what it might do to the gearbox,I don't want to think about. I should have been more clear.Sorry.
Ricin is also used in biological weapons.
Cheers!
Bruce
CommandoRdster
moped
Walmart has Rotella
grumpy_1944
750cc
Castrol
I use Castrol in everything I own that has a motor. My Bonnie Black gets Castrol RSR44TT (full synthetic) 10-50.
Never had a mechanical breakdown since I switched to Castrol oil 40 yrs ago. Put 200k+ trouble free miles on several vehicles I've owned. It works for me , why change??????
I use Castrol in everything I own that has a motor. My Bonnie Black gets Castrol RSR44TT (full synthetic) 10-50.
Never had a mechanical breakdown since I switched to Castrol oil 40 yrs ago. Put 200k+ trouble free miles on several vehicles I've owned. It works for me , why change??????
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Hedge
American Infidel
To tell you the truth - I love 20-50 castrol as well and have run it in most of my vehicles as well!!
sweatmachine
moped
yup, under $20 a gallon too!
imafunkyman
750cc
I got my Rotella for 12 bones! It's pretty good stuff and I have no complaints after 3k miles. I also like using the K&N filter because the nut makes it a breeze to install and remove.
Castrol also sells a FULL synthetic oil too.
Stagger Lee
Street Tracker
Oil for Aussies
Penrite hpr15 semi synthetic - 15w / 60w It is Australian made and owned so it is my choice. No stinkin yankee or frog oil for me
- so many of the foreign synthetic oils in Australia are extremely expensive or, once you check out the additives, not suitable for bike engines (clutch using the engine oil) - so take your time to shop around for a good price - i get mine the cheapest from super cheap auto.
Penrite hpr15 semi synthetic - 15w / 60w It is Australian made and owned so it is my choice. No stinkin yankee or frog oil for me
- so many of the foreign synthetic oils in Australia are extremely expensive or, once you check out the additives, not suitable for bike engines (clutch using the engine oil) - so take your time to shop around for a good price - i get mine the cheapest from super cheap auto.
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I use Amsoil fully synthetic 10w40 motorcycle oil and it seems to work great. I get it a Canadian Tire but it is still $13 a litre. I change it every 5 or 6 thousand km. I am switching from the oem filter to a K&N (good filter and it has that nut on the bottom for easy removal).
How come people need the nut on the end of some of these filters?
That's WAAAAY too tight.
I was taught to spin it til it stops, and then hand-tighten another 1/2 turn.
Ride it, let it cool, and snug it up another 1/4 turn.
The rubber o-ring actually performs better when not over-tightened; just right and it still is 'rubbery', too tight and it can get a weird ripple that encourages leaking.
$.02, -K
That's WAAAAY too tight.
I was taught to spin it til it stops, and then hand-tighten another 1/2 turn.
Ride it, let it cool, and snug it up another 1/4 turn.
The rubber o-ring actually performs better when not over-tightened; just right and it still is 'rubbery', too tight and it can get a weird ripple that encourages leaking.
$.02, -K