Recent content by sledhead999

I decided to try the Maxima Pro Plus+ in 20w50. (API SN rated) It's only June and the majority of my ride yesterday was 85*+ 🥵 Maybe this will help the KTM 'box of rocks' growl on startup.

There is alot of speculation that the oil pump simply doesn't create enough oil pressure for the oil passages it travels through. In theory a thicker grade oil should create slightly more oil pressure than the factory spec of 10w-50 weight of oil. Also, it's been said in the past that the closer...

I should also mention, while at Walmart there was 2 other motorcycle specific choices available. - Valvoline (full syn) 20w-50 $9.97/qt - Castrol Actevo (syn blend) 20w-50 $6.47/qt Both of these had an API rating of SL, while the Mobil 1 had an SJ rating, $10.86/qt Any idea as to why the...

Just curious...is there a reason why you ruled out Mobil 1 in 20w-50 V-Twin? It seems that might be the easiest for me to acquire (Walmart) for my '24 KTM 890 Adv R. I only seem to put about 500 miles a year on, so if one brand is a bit more expensive not too worried. I never ride below 50* here...