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Originally Posted By: TomTownsend I ride an 84' GL1200 and an 81' GL1100 (not at the same time of course)at temperatures down into the 20's (F). I live in Virginia (US) and ride 120 months a year, weather permitting. I have owned several other motorcycles over the past few decades, and since...

Thanks Ken Just on the starter clutch, I hear what you and Smoky are saying absolutely! It`s just that in my case this is not the issue. I am talking about 30 degrees F and under mostly, in those cases if I really plan on going out, rolling bike out of unheated garage into sunshine generally...

Thanks However in older Goldwings, the starter just does not engage due only to the thicker oil, nothing wrong, but appreciate the comments

Anybody interested., seems that Motomaster Motorcycle oil is made by Shell http://msds.canadiantire.ca/OpenRepositoryFile.asp?s=104653&v=2

Thanks I tried to view specs on it but could not Here is what Can Tire on line tech guy says to questions asked by others.... MotoMaster Formula 1 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil is approved against the JASO MA standard. As such, it is suitable for use in wet clutch applications. Does NOT say it on...

Thanks Guys, on my favorite Gold Wing forum, guys, or at least majority told me to avoid the Rotella Synthetic oils. Many said Dello 400 one is OK, Whatever am leary of it Moto Master 10w40 Motorcycle oil I was considering, did NOT see the 10w30 unless you are speaking of one that does not...

Hey Guys Have read tons and tons of stuff over couple years, I run Shell Rotella T HD Diesel oil 15w40 in my 84 Goldwing Just in the cold spring here in moderately North Ontario (Muskoka/Haliburton) starter spins without engaging until running warm, this ios normal for this model BTW with the...

Originally Posted By: widman From gasoline oils to diesel oils, you will get an improvement, but go to an MA2 motorcycle oil and you will see about twice the grip of the clutch. Don't need a big name brand. just look for MA2 on the label. Thankyou Yes the Rotella T 15W40 I am using has the MA2

Thanks to ALL that responded, The T6 I think is the synthetic one, I have heard good reviews from both, but have also heard bad reviews from (SOME ONLY) on the T6...assuming that`s the synthetic version If you want a laugh, I called the Honda shop closest to me, the Parts guy said I should stay...

Just switched to my first Diesel oil in Motorcycle...What a difference it made, like a different bike...Rotella T 15w40 Going to do same thing to my 84 V45 Magna 750 Honda That`s all just thought I would chime in get a post under my belt