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Originally Posted By: ChristianReske I dont like it. Its the bad vision that i hate most. Me too. I don't worry too much when commuting but long rides under rain is miserable. Last year I did a 2-day ride. 2 days soaked. Not so fun.

Ok just finished the rear head. Now some decent pics

hbp: Actually it is F.I. so yes throttle body has to be removed. Everything is so tight. Did you noticed I had to slip the fan aside?

The bike has 50,000km and never did a valve clearance check since 13,000km when I bought it. Well, all needed adjustment. They all read 0,10mm. OEM specs IN 0,15mm EX 0,20mm

Nice job. Failure or not. Still a great job

Originally Posted By: BusyLittleShop Not only did I buy a 4 year old bike with low miles... I bought it from Juan Ruiz inside a dusty Mall down in Tijuana Mexico... the whole story was published in MCN... What a great history sir. Nice!!

Quote JASO T903 Implementation Manual Quote: In recent years, engine oils for 4-wheel vehicles have tended toward lower viscosity and lower friction to achieve better fuel economy. There are concerns that such low friction and low viscosity oils, when used in motorcycles, may cause clutch...

^ blackstone said "not unusual" Nice report. BTW I wish I could find some cheap 15w50 where i am. Try 8,500km next if you dont bother ending up with 30wt. thanks for sharing

Originally Posted By: sunruh this oil is almost a 20wt everything looks good except iron. which i would guess is tranny gears. maybe more starting or shifting this oci? unusual shifting? hmm maybe. Back on March went for 2-day trip into several unknown roads dang my left foot worked like never...

Previous samples were both 10w30 mc oil. Titanium is from the previous fill (not sent for analysis) since the bottle said "with titanium technology" I'll stick with this oil. Shifting was really smooth the entire interval. I was kind of disappointed how it sheared a lot though. I ride it 95%...

Originally Posted By: sunruh the fuel is why the flash is only 385 and the susvis is low as well. while the typical wear metals are showing it still breaking in, i gotta wonder where titanium of 3 is coming from? Maybe an additive from previous fill?

Stay away from energy conserving and you're golden.

Originally Posted By: RevRider I am very pleased with the report having determined the reason for the elevated wear on Iron and Copper using the Mobil 1 oil was a result of the numerous starts of the engine as I listed in some earlier posts. I guess this confirms most wears of an engine is at...

Already did that Bror Jace. Good stuff for no more than 2500mi when shifting becomes notchy. Shifting quality seems to be related with viscosity so I expect to run a longer OCI with 40wt. Yep you're right. For example this autopart where I buy oils there is few 10w30 on the shelf. It would be...

bike in my sig recommended oil 10w30 sj jaso-ma no matter what temps. Guess who sells it. Decide to try a cheap conventional HDEO 15w40 CI-4/SL. 3 liters jug for R$ 39 (stands for +- 13USD). At first i was afraid but hey it is just oil heh. Clutch is fun now i mean it doesnt grab that much like...

Flash seems low..fuel maybe? Nice report for 4500 miles! thanks for sharing

Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt right which is why I pointed out that yours runs on E100, which is why its called a 1zz-fbe with same internals just a different fuel system is all... Oh i get it now duh not used with the nomenclature. Current running on E100 but all Corollas 2007+ sold...

Originally Posted By: Pontual Not a FFV, but an E25 burner. Well, I think this motor deserves at least a semi-synthetic oil, and with averages 70+F on startup, it would be fine with a semi 10w40 sold there (like helix or total quartz), and 5k miles/once a year would be fine even for short trips...

Appreciated your comments! Originally Posted By: supton I don't think you get wild temperature extremes there? Not at all. Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt Those 1zz-fe pistons run at elevated temperatures, reason why the older piston designs with only 4 oil returns hole (8 updated design)...

4x 5mile trips/day. I live close to the highway and my work is close to the highway so theres 4 stops/trip, no light. I drive easy. I was wondering what would be more suitable for me. Use a cheap conventional 10w30 and change twice/year (~3000mi) or stick with the expensive Shell Helix 5w30...