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    Rotella T6 Alternatives?

    JASO changes their specs, but the motorcycle in your garage is unaffected by that. If you want to see the oil make up, find a recent analysis with respect to the additive package see if it has what you want for your bike. Shell doesn't give a rip about motorcycles using their oil, probably tired...
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    Rotella 15w40 T4 & T6 in Motorcycles

    Thanks for sharing the video. There are a good number of oils that have higher moly than T5 15w40 blend. The ones I have used include M1 15w50, M1 20w50 VTwin, Delo 15w40, T6 5w40 (higher moly at the time apparently) and I have used the T5 15w40 as well with no issues. Currently running Redline...
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    Oil conundrum-how important is the zinc levels for the 259(?) oilhead-95 R1100 GS ?

    Nice graphic, BLS. Nice to see the evolution of oil over the years. Since you are talking about cars in this thread, zinc levels went lower (the chart show that) shortly after the 1995 Federal Emissions Warranty law. Not a coincidence with respect to keeping catalytic converters from failing...
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    Did I screw up? Amalie X-treme 4T 10w40 Jaso MA, SG oil

    Any analysis of similar Amalie oils on this site to get an idea of the additive package? We have a Santa Fe 2.0T in the house. Something to consider is LSPI with those engines. An SG oil would not fill that bill. Not sure how much of a mix could be too much but I'd stay away from it. Turbo...
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    Rotella T6 / JASO MA

    Should/can this be moved out of the used analysis forum to the motorcycles and motorcycle lubrication forum?
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    Why/how is motorcycle oil unique? Mobil 1 0w40 in my ATV?

    To those that may read the above post... BLS, this is irrelevant and misleading with the fact you have to put the caveat "additive packages may not be current". You know very well the additive package for 10W-40 4T is not current, and this ancient analysis should never be used in good faith...
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    It is understood that bikes can't "like" something as stated. However, pointing it out in the context of trivial minutia to play on words and technicalities of what the discussion is about won't get any "likes".
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    Lol, you need to get therapy based on this thread!
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    Disagree, I wouldn't be pointing the finger at "ridiculous"... Not sure the level of experience you have however it's showing that it's possibly from a book or a forum versus seat of the pants or your shifting toe. Is that the right foot/toe? Talent level has nothing to do with physical grip...
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    I can understand and respect this post. However you've picked and chosen what to reference. The whole context of what I said is not represented. With some of the other ridiculous, ignorant information being posted, curious this is being mentioned at this point. Absolutely fits here.
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    I would like to think motorcycle riders are more in tune with their machines and everything going on around them. However it's a fact with respect to cars that many people simply put the key in and go. This is true for first year drivers as well as drivers who have been on the road for decades...
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    Lol, BLS. In my experience matching revs has nothing to do with shift quality and feel. Going with a quick shifter I could agree to that statement. But a slipper clutch has nothing to do with the way it feels to the toe. I guess some guys have more sensitive toes than others, like some guys he...
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    Shift feel deteriorates with some oils, and fairly predictably, period. Ride enough bikes and different oils and it's evident. Right foot shift, good save on that one as legislation was passed in the mid 70's that made BSA move it to the left. Most folks here would not use that as the basis for...
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    Rotella T6 5w40 OK for very short intervals?

    "An oil cannot shear down more than one grade"? Help me understand... Ride a motorcycle, and depending on the individual bike, how hard it's ridden, etc, shift feel and quality does fall off with some bike and oil combinations. Sharing that in case you aren't familiar with motorcycles and...
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    Whats the least expensive JASO MA spec full synthetic?

    Thin oil won't have film thickness of a thicker oil which can lead to protection issues in extreme situations however riders familiar with their bike would say shifting quality suffers.
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    Whats the least expensive JASO MA spec full synthetic?

    BLS, I like the caveat in small print below the three samples you shared. "Warning, additive packages may not be current". How long ago did you put that comparison together for "Jim... a Gold Wing customer..."? If additive packages are not current, the analysis is not relevant. Misleading...
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    Does High Octane Fuel Store Longer?

    For sure you can run the carbs dry if they are vacuum operated. If it has a petcock it's easy to access by nature. Disconnect the fuel line below the petcock, disconnect the vacuum source off the petcock or the intake boot, start the bike and run it dry. Unless you drain the float bowls which...
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    Does High Octane Fuel Store Longer?

    Gasoline doesn't lose its octane rating sitting in the tank for the type of situation being discussed. As well, if you're going to ride one or two miles a week don't ride it at all. If you're not going to fully warm it up you're not going to do it any benefit. More harm than good. Drain the...
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    Does High Octane Fuel Store Longer?

    Ethanol is not the problem with gummed up carburetors. It was happening for decades and decades and decades before ethanol was ever introduced. In fact, it started as soon as carburetors were created.
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