What kind of oil do you use? - Page 5

jmonty4u · 03-27-2007

delvac 15-40 here, seems to shift smoother than it did with the GTX 10-40.

oolddog · 03-28-2007

Mobil 1 0-40 Thumbs. I'm not an expert on oils but this is what I have been using. After all the experts weighed in I am going to start using Mobil 1 MX4T, which is recommended by Mobil 1 for Motorcycle engines who's manufacturer recommends 10w-40w.

ms401678 · 05-24-2008

Ive been looking for the filter...what filter number is it?

Thanks

Rehab

RichLockyer · 05-24-2008

Stock length in Mobil-1 is M1-108.
Longer filter (1600, or 1500, Nomad or Meanie with the Goat's belly removed) M1-110

ms401678 · 05-24-2008

What's a Goats Belly?

RichLockyer · 05-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms401678

What's a Goats Belly?

What bike do you have?

Would help if you'd put a little more info in your profile or your signature line.

N3FOLN3FOL · 05-24-2008

I buy Valvoline 10-40 moto oil from Advance Auto. My last oil filter was Mobil M1 108 (I think)....I recently purchased FRAM moto oil filters that will go in next week when I do my oil change.

RichLockyer · 05-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by N3FOLN3FOL

I recently purchased FRAM moto oil filters that will go in next week when I do my oil change.

I wouldn't.

N3FOLN3FOL · 05-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

I wouldn't.

Apparently, this oil filter is a new product made for motorcycles and is listed for the Kawasaki 900. Fram model # PH6017A.

RichLockyer · 05-25-2008

Ya, and supposedly they don't have cardboard end caps anymore either.

Someone opened one up a few months ago and they're still cardboard, and still only 50%-75% of the media area of other filters.

If it was more than $2, you paid too much.

And it isn't "new".... it's listed on Gadget's page in the link above... and that page has not been changed in over 2 years.

Here's more... including a cutaway of the PH6018
Motorcycle Oil Filter Comparison

N3FOLN3FOL · 05-25-2008

That is depressing...Fram 6018 got an 'F' for 'media'. The price I paid was a little over $6.00 bucks. I've been using FRAM filters on all of my vehicles for years.

Perhaps I will go ahead and use FRAM PH6017A this week and see what happens. (knock on wood)

Thanks for the link.

RichLockyer · 05-25-2008

It'll work, but I wouldn't buy another one.

RichLockyer · 05-25-2008

Perhaps by "new" it means that the parts catalog was finally updated for the VN900

joshua022 · 05-25-2008

kawasaki 10w40, just like the manual says

perryrl · 05-25-2008

Mobil 1, and FRAM 6017A

v2klamar · 05-25-2008

i use mobil one 20w50 for motorcycles it says good for clutch i have run everything and i like this the best all others were good 2

Dug-n-AK · 05-26-2008

Just a mention on the super-tech oil from wal-mart. I have an older car (18 yrs.) and change the oil and filter on the 12th of each month and used super-tech for a couple of months, to try it out. Man talk about viscosity breakdown!! It literally was as thick as water at oil change!! I stuck with quaker state, it still resembled oil when emptied.

03-27-2007	#81 (permalink)
jmonty4u loves his meanie BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: doland, south dakota Posts: 176	delvac 15-40 here, seems to shift smoother than it did with the GTX 10-40. __________________ 04 meanie <hypercharger <HK's <cobra mini backrest <MS big shot <wild things TFI

03-28-2007	#82 (permalink)
oolddog V2KTN BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hickory Withe, TN Posts: 67	Mobil1 0-40 Mobil 1 0-40 Thumbs. I'm not an expert on oils but this is what I have been using. After all the experts weighed in I am going to start using Mobil 1 MX4T, which is recommended by Mobil 1 for Motorcycle engines who's manufacturer recommends 10w-40w. __________________ 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT, Black Last edited by oolddog : 04-24-2007 at 07:50 AM.

05-24-2008	#84 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 18,808	Stock length in Mobil-1 is M1-108. Longer filter (1600, or 1500, Nomad or Meanie with the Goat's belly removed) M1-110 __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

05-24-2008	#87 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,272	I buy Valvoline 10-40 moto oil from Advance Auto. My last oil filter was Mobil M1 108 (I think)....I recently purchased FRAM moto oil filters that will go in next week when I do my oil change. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT Keep riding!

05-25-2008	#90 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 18,808	Ya, and supposedly they don't have cardboard end caps anymore either. Someone opened one up a few months ago and they're still cardboard, and still only 50%-75% of the media area of other filters. If it was more than $2, you paid too much. And it isn't "new".... it's listed on Gadget's page in the link above... and that page has not been changed in over 2 years. Here's more... including a cutaway of the PH6018 Motorcycle Oil Filter Comparison __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider Last edited by RichLockyer : 05-25-2008 at 12:16 AM.

05-24-2008	#83 (permalink)
ms401678 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	Ive been looking for the filter...what filter number is it? Thanks Rehab

05-24-2008	#85 (permalink)
ms401678 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5	What's a Goats Belly?

05-25-2008	#91 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,272	That is depressing...Fram 6018 got an 'F' for 'media'. The price I paid was a little over $6.00 bucks. I've been using FRAM filters on all of my vehicles for years. Perhaps I will go ahead and use FRAM PH6017A this week and see what happens. (knock on wood) Thanks for the link. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT Keep riding!

05-25-2008	#92 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 18,808	It'll work, but I wouldn't buy another one. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

05-25-2008	#93 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 18,808	Perhaps by "new" it means that the parts catalog was finally updated for the VN900 __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

05-25-2008	#94 (permalink)
joshua022 1st time rider BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 171	kawasaki 10w40, just like the manual says __________________ 2008 900c V & H pipes de-baffled/marbled Baron's Big air kit Cobra FI2000r Green L.E.D kit

05-25-2008	#95 (permalink)
perryrl Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 583	Mobil 1, and FRAM 6017A __________________ DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!! RL Perry SSgt USMC 96 VN800 Classic 07 GSXR-750

05-25-2008	#96 (permalink)
v2klamar Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LITTLE ROCK Posts: 49	i use mobil one 20w50 for motorcycles it says good for clutch i have run everything and i like this the best all others were good 2

05-26-2008	#97 (permalink)
Dug-n-AK Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chugiak, AK Posts: 8	Just a mention on the super-tech oil from wal-mart. I have an older car (18 yrs.) and change the oil and filter on the 12th of each month and used super-tech for a couple of months, to try it out. Man talk about viscosity breakdown!! It literally was as thick as water at oil change!! I stuck with quaker state, it still resembled oil when emptied. Last edited by Dug-n-AK : 05-26-2008 at 01:23 AM.

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