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  1. Luciano

    Honda Transalp 700 valve cover pics

    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
  2. Luciano

    '11 Honda Transalp 700 | 3.2K mi | Petrobras 15w40

    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%...
  3. Luciano

    10w30 vs 15w40 first impressions

    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...
  4. Luciano

    Short trips Toyota Corolla OCI

    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...
  5. Luciano

    Toyota Corolla oil leak

    The 1ZZ-FBE engine 1.8 2007. I noticed oil at my floor's garage. I raised the car and this is what I see (left side, near exhaust pipes). Has anyone experienced it? Mechanic says it is leaking from the head gasket but im not that sure. It is like stuff splashed there . The thing is the pan...
  6. Luciano

    UOA - Honda Transalp '11

    So this is my first UOA. Code: MAKE/MODEL: Honda Motorcycle 700cc OIL TYPE & GRADE: Shell 10W/30 FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded) OIL USE INTERVAL: 2,550 Miles MI/HR on Oil 2,550 MI/HR on Unit 15,400 COMMENTS LUCIANO: Yes, this oil change interval worked very well. Universal averages show...
  7. Luciano

    What oil for Honda Transalp

    Hi all! First post here. I am used to read BITOG forums since a while. Theres tons of information so I appreciated everything I learned so far. Bike: '11 Honda Transalp 700 w/ 11562miles on the clock (V twin water cooled for those of you who doesn't know). Bought with ~7500mi. Manual says...
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