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Offline ToeCutter23

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'80 C650C Oil info
« on: March 14, 2012, 02:24:40 PM »
Trying to get my rat road worthy and need some info. I know there are manuals on this site but the online pics are a bit fuzzy. Does anyone know the oil capacity on an '80 CB650C? Also, bike oil vs. standard motor oil..... I've heard some difference of opinion. Is the "motorcycle" oil really worth the extra $? Lastly, I'm in Raleigh NC, my odometer reads 31000mi (before speedo cable broke), what's the best weight oil to use?

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Bob
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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012, 04:29:03 PM »
Quote from: ToeCutter23 on March 14, 2012, 02:24:40 PM
Also, bike oil vs. standard motor oil..... I've heard some difference of opinion. Is the "motorcycle" oil really worth the extra $? Lastly, I'm in Raleigh NC, my odometer reads 31000mi (before speedo cable broke), what's the best weight oil to use?

Thanks,
Bob

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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2012, 04:33:30 PM »
I use motor oil. I think the last stuff I used was Motorcraft. If it's good enough for modern Fords it's good enough for me.
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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2012, 05:06:47 PM »
sorry cannot help you with the capacity question. but castrol 20w50 or rotella 15 w 40 work well. rotella still hase the zinc in it our engines need. 
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2012, 05:14:04 PM »
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'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2012, 05:23:23 PM »
3.2 quarts       I use sex o lube in mine.   
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Re: '80 C650C Oil info
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2012, 05:54:41 PM »
Thanks to all your responses. Especially the link to the service manual....crystal clear.
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