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    What is the best motorcycle OILS ???

    What is preferred oil for older bikes ie. 1978 Suzuki GS1000. Was told that synthetic oils even Amsoil are bad for clutches and I should stick to regular oil? I like good synthetic oil but don't want to damage bike or clutch. Or should I just use whatever I like?

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    This is a bit old but you get a good feel for the issues involved. I'm running 15W40 mineral oil intended for older diesel engined cars.
    97 R1100R
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      #3
      I use Shell Rotella 5W-40 synthetic diesel oil in my bikes.
      Last edited by Nessism; 02-07-2016, 04:34 PM.
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        #4

        this is the first time this has been asked.

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          #5
          Like Ed says, Rotella. You can get it at Taiwan Tire fairly reasonably priced. { not as cheap as he can get it but it's the best bang for your buck }
          Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
          Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
          1983 GS 750

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            #6
            Wealth of info in a oil thread so I gotta ask.....What the F is Taiwan Tire ?
            82 1100 EZ (red)

            "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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              #7
              Canadian Harbor Fright.


              Life is too short to ride an L.

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                #8
                Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
                Wealth of info in a oil thread so I gotta ask.....What the F is Taiwan Tire ?
                LOL... Kanadian slang for Canadian Tire or as Tom says, our version of Harbor Fright
                Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time
                Originally Posted by Schweisshund I mean, sure, guns were used in some of these mass shootings, but not all of them
                1983 GS 750

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                  I use Shell Rotella 5W-40 synthetic diesel oil in my bikes.
                  Yeppers for sure

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                    82 1100 EZ (red)

                    "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                      #11
                      Great info, I live in Canada and have a Canadian tire very close to me.
                      I would never have thought to use that oil as it is in the diesel section of oils.
                      It is cheaper then Mobile 1 or Amsoil.
                      Thanks.

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                        #12
                        Damn, I missed an oil thread.
                        ---- Dave
                        79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                        80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                        79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                        92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                          #13
                          Get any oil that meets the JASO MA2 specifications.
                          GS1000G '81

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                            #14
                            Not all synthetic oils will harm the clutch. Avoid car oils with friction modifiers. Can't go wrong with rotella.Mobil1 makes a motorcycle specific oil altho very expensive, golden Spetro is a more moderately priced motorcycle specific oil available in both synthetic and mineral.
                            Last edited by akckhim; 02-21-2016, 11:00 AM.
                            sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
                            1994 gsxr1100w
                            1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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                              #15
                              I have been using synthetic oils since Mobil one first came out in the late seventies. Amsoil, Redline, Rotella, used them all in many many motorcycles. Never had it cause a slipping clutch or any other problems.


                              Life is too short to ride an L.

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