Oil viscosity, what do you use in your bike

Saleenguy · 10-11-2008

This is not a what you or I think is the best oil thread.

I am just curious what is the most popular weight of oil regardless of brand, or type.

Sorry if I missed some weights, but will put up the most popular, and have an option for other if none of theses are what you use.

Thanks

Frankt07 · 10-11-2008

10W-40 weight is what i use

Saleenguy · 10-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankt07

10W-40 weight is what i use

Sorry I was slow to get the poll up, so you got to post before the choices were there to vote on.

Thanks for replying.

elr658 · 10-12-2008

20-50 Syn III HD oil.

900classic · 10-12-2008

20-50 is what I use 80% of the time.

mumbles · 10-12-2008

20-50 in the summer time but I think i'm going to try 10-40 for the winter. What are you guys using in the winter?

Saleenguy · 10-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mumbles

20-50 in the summer time but I think i'm going to try 10-40 for the winter. What are you guys using in the winter?

I run 20w50 year round.

But my bike gets parked in the real cold part of winter, and is inside a heated garage so is fairly warm to start with in the mornings, even if cold out.

ozyran440 · 10-12-2008

10-40 fer me.

RichLockyer · 10-12-2008

Mobil-1 V-Twin or Amsoil MCV 20w50.

Will probably drop to 10w40 this winter.

BamaMike · 10-12-2008

Rotella 15w50 spring thru fall, Rotella synthetic 5w40 fot the winter (I ide everyday down to the low 20s).

Colt9699 · 10-12-2008

Rotella 15w40 here

evmo · 10-12-2008

Repsol 10w-40.

Ole Yeller · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt9699

Rotella 15w40 here

Me too.

rustygunner · 10-14-2008

Lucas 20w50 synthetic

rustygunner · 10-14-2008

Used to run Rotella 15w40, but got a really good deal on the Lucas.

iron pony · 10-14-2008

20W-50 yamalube for me. Bike is oil was just changed [ 600 mile mark ]

coppertales · 10-14-2008

for 10/40 but the manual is 26 years old and the oil available has changed. I use 15-40 synthetic because of the Texas heat. I tried 20-50 but it takes too long to warm up and run right. If I lived up north I would use 10-40....chris3

Michael600r · 10-14-2008

Extra virgin olive oil.

CTRider · 10-14-2008

My manual calls for 20W-50. I use Mobil1. I'll probably just keep it that way since I only have a few more weeks of riding anyway. I don't have a garage, so she'll have to be stored.

View Poll Results: What weight of oil do you use in your bike(s)
0-20	0	0%
0-30	0	0%
0-40	0	0%
5-20	0	0%
5-30	0	0%
5-40	5	11.11%
10-30	1	2.22%
10-40	16	35.56%
15-40	7	15.56%
20-40	0	0%
20-50	14	31.11%
straight 20	1	2.22%
straight 30	0	0%
straight 40	0	0%
Other	1	2.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

10-11-2008	#1 (permalink)
Saleenguy Dazed and Confused Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 3,375	Oil viscosity, what do you use in your bike This is not a what you or I think is the best oil thread. I am just curious what is the most popular weight of oil regardless of brand, or type. Sorry if I missed some weights, but will put up the most popular, and have an option for other if none of theses are what you use. Thanks __________________ Riding is good for ones soul. Riding amongst friends is even better.

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,020	10W-40 weight is what i use __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	20-50 Syn III HD oil. __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

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900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 3,214	20-50 is what I use 80% of the time. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705 http://photobucket.com/900classic

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mumbles Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bayou city,Texas Posts: 259	20-50 in the summer time but I think i'm going to try 10-40 for the winter. What are you guys using in the winter? __________________ 82 kz1000p 83 kz750ltd shaft

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ozyran440 is thinking... BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 1,944	10-40 fer me. __________________ Donald 2008 Kawi Versys Why I Wear My Riding Gear

10-12-2008	#9 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,391	Mobil-1 V-Twin or Amsoil MCV 20w50. Will probably drop to 10w40 this winter. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

10-12-2008	#10 (permalink)
BamaMike Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 527	Rotella 15w50 spring thru fall, Rotella synthetic 5w40 fot the winter (I ide everyday down to the low 20s). __________________ Mike *2007 Vulcan 500 LTD*

10-12-2008	#11 (permalink)
Colt9699 Yellow Is Faster Right? BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 138	Rotella 15w40 here __________________ 2007 Solar Yellow Ninja 500R

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evmo Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,390	Repsol 10w-40. __________________ '06 ZZR600 '84 FJ600 (SOLD)

10-14-2008	#14 (permalink)
rustygunner Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 815	Lucas 20w50 synthetic __________________ VN800A "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

10-14-2008	#15 (permalink)
rustygunner Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 815	Used to run Rotella 15w40, but got a really good deal on the Lucas. __________________ VN800A "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

10-14-2008	#16 (permalink)
iron pony Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2008 Location: HOUSTON,FLATONIA Posts: 271	20W-50 yamalube for me. Bike is oil was just changed [ 600 mile mark ] __________________ DON'T BE A SUCKA ALL YOUR LIFE !

10-14-2008	#17 (permalink)
coppertales Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 283	The manual calls... for 10/40 but the manual is 26 years old and the oil available has changed. I use 15-40 synthetic because of the Texas heat. I tried 20-50 but it takes too long to warm up and run right. If I lived up north I would use 10-40....chris3

10-14-2008	#18 (permalink)
Michael600r Ninja tomato farmer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burlington, Kentucky Posts: 6,886	Extra virgin olive oil. __________________ Ninja 600R Ninja500R, sold

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CTRider TV Guru BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,398	My manual calls for 20W-50. I use Mobil1. I'll probably just keep it that way since I only have a few more weeks of riding anyway. I don't have a garage, so she'll have to be stored. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

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