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what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« on: August 27, 2005, 09:39:19 PM »
I am thinking about not using Moble 1 mx-4t in my Cb750K8.

I use moble in everything I own...so I was just wondering what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use.

Yeah...I'm going to beat this horse just a litlle bit more.  >:(

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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2005, 09:59:06 PM »
Donald you do ask some stupid questions.

I use that slippy stuff in mine.

I hav'nt changed it since I got the bike in 1970 so can't remember the brand.

I do hope this info is of no use to you.

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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2005, 12:48:06 AM »
Motul 3000+ 10w40
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2005, 04:43:49 AM »
good results with castrol 10-W40.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2005, 06:25:03 AM »
Hey Buffo
I use Rotella T or Delvac diesel truck fleet oil.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2005, 06:59:59 AM »
Sorry- plain old vanilla Honda oil.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2005, 10:08:37 AM »
I was using Honda HP4 10-40w (sans vanilla, which works well in my climate).  But, then my local Honda dealer went bankrupt and closed down 'cause I wasn't buying new Hondas from them. 
(Does that sound egotistical?  ...You decide.)

Anyway, as of last oil change, I now I use Golden Spectro 4 in 10-40w. So far, so good.






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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2005, 03:58:17 PM »
hi , i use any good 10w40 oil  ;)  mick.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2005, 04:19:57 PM »
Castrol R30 or R40. Bloody expencive.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2005, 05:21:28 PM »
I use either Honda GN4 or Castrol GTX in 10w40.  Both with good results.   :)
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2005, 05:38:06 PM »
I use Castrol GTX in 10w40 as well. Climate here is moderate, so is my riding.  ;D
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2005, 06:24:20 PM »
Honda 10W40, had some clutch problems, with auto motor oil, went back to Honda, the problem went away. Cost a little more to change oil, maybe $6 a oil change, but I think it's worth it.

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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2005, 07:41:42 PM »
Honda GN4 10w40.  works good.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2005, 07:48:24 PM »
Rotella T Synthetic 5w-40.  $13.48 per gallon (4 quarts) at WalMart.
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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2005, 03:56:17 AM »
I've lately changed over to VALVOLINE 20W50 motorcycle oil.  It's formulated for use with wet clutches and air-cooled engines.

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Re: what brand/viscosity of oil does everyone use
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2005, 09:51:16 AM »
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