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Thanks! BTW, there is not a 40F viscosity that is tested. It is at 40c the 40cST test is performed. However, if the 10w40 oil has a 20 grade rating in the 40 cST test that matches the same range as a specific 20w40 oil, it is a 20w40 oil. Is that not correct or is there an asterix somewhere...

Only been since Saturday that I called it that someone would be along... Peace and quiet lasted for a few days anyhow.

3.2 ounces (1/10 of a quart) will not add any undue drag on the engine in power output to the rear wheel of that small engine unless you go to an extreme of thicker viscosity. Simply choose the one that's easiest for you to deal with and go with it.

BigCahuna, I believe the JASO spec post was with reference to the OP and his KLX 300...

I have swapped back-and-forth in my street bikes, no issues. Someone will be along to to share information that it's clutch health and clutch adjustment versus the oil if there is an issue. Just a friendly heads up.

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Great looking bike you have there! I've ridden a first generation Rocket III a decent amount when a friend owned one for awhile. Can't even begin to describe the pull it had. With the weight reduction and displacement bump, I can only imagine the fun you have on this bike.

He ain't in the US of A.... it's a non negotiable item where he is in Europe, apparently.

He has a point. The engine had multiple high mileage oci's (17k, 18.7k, 12.2 k, 14k, 15k, 14.2k for the first 6, and more long ocis after that) and despite the wear numbers oil still ages while protecting. Oil is cheap. 5,000 MI oci is good.

That general question has been asked of the poster for the better part of half a decade or more to substantiate posted elusive ethereal knowledge.

BLS, please highlight where in the opening post you acknowledge engine oil has a part in shift feel either between different brands, different viscosities, etc. It is not there. Your words under "Difficulty shifting": "Difficulty Shifting: Stiffness or resistance when changing gears can be...

If all the mechanical issues are addressed, the only thing left is the oil and the rider's "seat of the pants" experience on their bike. If you've seen anything over the years about what the OP has posted, both of those get dismissed heartily. They are the two main contributors. Bear in mind...

Agree with what you are saying. However, the principle of what the poster is saying is there should be no difference in shift feel during the lifecycle of an OCI, and is relating shift feel to mechanical causes. Read again what he is saying. The post makes no mention of anything related to...

BLS, you highlighted the point about an oil that is "too thick". What is that point in a viscosity range oil becomes too thick? When it goes thicker than what the manufacturer recommends for ambient conditions? The VP guy said there were yes and no sides to the discussion. You highlighted the...

So we just got a lesson in how to shift a motorcycle, what is the relevance? An attempt at saying a rider doesn't notice a difference in the feel when shifting as oil shears?

What is the current QC issue with Fram?

Don't disagree on that. My point being, as a kid I was already aware of the issue we are talking about and a very thin coat of grease on the axle prevents it with no downside. It also makes it easier to get the axle out the next time by avoiding said corrosion. Manufacturers will save every...

Zee, glad you showed up, it's a fact again for millions and millions of riders and bikes that there is a slight clutch drag, especially after sitting a while and it takes a "bump" to loosen things to allow the bike to roll forward or backwards, such as moving it around the garage. If the clutch...

BLS, is that a customer of your's bike? When I was a teenager in 1983, I knew to put a thin coating of grease on the axle before putting it back in, and that was on a $100 used Honda Express moped.

I absolutely agree a mal-adjusted clutch can give issues. Riddle me this based on that.... With his new bike at least 12 years ago, it was stated in a post above the Yamaha engineer said to you and your customer there would be no difference in "feel" based on the oil he ran. How did the w40...