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Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« on: December 03, 2009, 12:03:19 PM »
Put down the flamethrowers and popcorn please fellow peanut gallery hooligans.  ;)

I bought some Castrol Actevo X-TRA 4T Part Synthetic 10W-40 motorcycle oil.
Bought it at the local cycle gear because the dude said it is ok to use for any kind of motorcycle including wet clutch bikes.

Will this be ok to use for my next oil change coming up soon on my 1973 750? I normally use the Castrol 10W40 4T regular moto oil or should I put it in the '86 VFR750F?

Yea or nay?
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2009, 12:18:13 PM »
"NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!"


Nice try. ;) ;D
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2009, 12:31:35 PM »
Nay  ;D.

(you should start a poll for this ;))

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2009, 12:36:18 PM »
With that specific oil (Castrol Actevo X-TRA 4T Part Synthetic 10W-40 ) what you really want is someone to say:

Yes I've used it and its fine.

Or

No I've used it and it screwed up my bike.

Baring that your fishing for opinions.

Course you could always pour it in and give us a report  ::)

Otherwise you've started an Oil thread

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2009, 12:38:12 PM »
Quote from: kghost on December 03, 2009, 12:36:18 PM

Otherwise you've started an Oil thread


Having the word "oil" in the title makes it an oil thread.  The fact that it's about synthetic oil is just icing on the cake! 
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2009, 01:01:01 PM »
Looks like the parts Dude was correct or at least repeating what Castrol has to say about it.

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9021706&contentId=7040549

My "parts dude" has been in the business for 32 year and is the only fellow I would take at his word.  He knows his stuff.

How well you do know this guy?  If not at all, I would assume he is as dumb as a stump until he proves otherwise.
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2009, 01:19:32 PM »
Quote from: kghost on December 03, 2009, 12:36:18 PM
Baring that your fishing for opinions.



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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2009, 01:25:22 PM »
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2009, 02:30:30 PM »
Whether it would be good or not depends on what type of tires you have on your bike....

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2009, 02:51:19 PM »
If it's not one of those 'friction reducer' filled, 'energy saving' type oils you should be alright.

This thread needs more bacon!
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2009, 03:29:17 PM »
Quote from: Patrick on December 03, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
Whether it would be good or not depends on what type of tires you have on your bike....



Agreed. and what type of grips!
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2009, 04:07:08 PM »
I just want to know if I have to worry about glazing ze plates on ze clutch ven I put ze oil in ze bike.

This is not the inquisition nor a put-on.
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2009, 04:21:16 PM »
i have brand new clutch plates and steels to put in so i'm going to experiment. i have some castrol edge synthetic left over from the saturns oil change i'm going to put into the k4 750 when i change the oil tomorrow
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2009, 04:25:10 PM »
You are a brave soul Bucky, full synthetic on the old beast... I envy your boldness.

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2009, 04:35:11 PM »
well, it has all new seals and gaskets and since i'm replacing the clutches anyways i thought i'd give it a try. i still have 5 gallon jugs of rotella t in the garage too.
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2009, 04:35:52 PM »
This is according to my buddy at the local Honda Shop. If you use motorcycle synthetic oil your safe. No it doesn't have to be Honda brand. Automotive synthetics have friction reducers in them and that is why your clutch starts slipping. I don't use synthetic in my K4 I use Castrol 10w40 motorcycle oil. All I can say is use your own judgement. And yes you started an oil Thread :D :D :D :D
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2009, 05:10:45 PM »
. my running donor bike was always changed with motul full motorcycle synthetic by the last owner with no problems...i always run Rotella T 15-40 though,
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2009, 05:33:02 PM »
Oil threads.... always a slippery slope. Just out of curiosity, why even try it when you can just get some dino oil and go with the flow? Puns included at no extra charge, oh wait that one is for the battery thread.
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« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2009, 06:05:18 PM »
Quote from: ironbutter on December 03, 2009, 05:33:02 PM
Oil threads.... always a slippery slope. Just out of curiosity, why even try it when you can just get some dino oil and go with the flow? Puns included at no extra charge, oh wait that one is for the battery thread.
Didn't you mean DYNA OIL? OH........................... I can't believe I did that
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2009, 06:40:10 PM »
Quote from: 1974CB750rider on December 03, 2009, 06:05:18 PM
Didn't you mean DYNA OIL? OH........................... I can't believe I did that

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #20 on: December 03, 2009, 06:44:55 PM »
Quote from: Deltarider on December 03, 2009, 01:25:22 PM
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I Love the smell of a burning Oil thread in the morning. It smells like...................... victory.

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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2009, 11:41:11 AM »
Dammit, you guys do inspire me, I'm gonna do it and report back when the clutch melts down into a gooey mess.  ;)

Mmmmmmm... yes, Wagner always inspires in wonderful ways.  ;D
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2009, 12:24:21 PM »
well, the motor is considerably quieter with the castrol edge and after a 50 mile ride today no clutch slippage yet.
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Re: Oil Question- READ: NOT AN OIL THREAD!!!
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2009, 12:26:13 PM »
Quote from: mystic_1 on December 03, 2009, 01:19:32 PM

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And Oil.
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« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2009, 01:25:08 PM »
Quote from: bucky katt on December 04, 2009, 12:24:21 PM
well, the motor is considerably quieter

I noticed that as well... 
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