This motorcycle belongs to my SIL. It is a Honda VTX1800, water cooled, 2003 bought new this summer with 10 miles. Two previous oil changes. 95% Highway miles.
Good way to ensure that he uses the $4 a bottle stuff from them. Have not been able to convince him to use 15W40 Delvac or Delo.
Viscosity took a ride South, but also these 2500 miles were on the highway and ambient temps from 80-100F.
[ September 02, 2005, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: 59 Vetteman ]
After letting this oil sit in the pan for a week, quite a bit of visible alum. particles. Also Honda warned him that he cannot use any oil that contains moly or it would void his warranty.code:
Oil Type: Honda GN-4 10W40
Oil Filter: Honda
Total miles: 5500
Miles on oil: 2500
Copper 4
Iron 19
Chrome 0
Nickel 0
Lead 0
Tin 2
Alum 12
Silicon 8
Sodium 5
Potassium 0
MOLY 54
Boron 177
Barium 1
Calcium 1539
Mag 8
Phos 734
Zinc 851
Oxy 12
Nitr 21
Viscosity 9.6
TBN N/A
Ferrous Debris 14
Anti-Freeze, Fuel and Water all Neg.
Viscosity took a ride South, but also these 2500 miles were on the highway and ambient temps from 80-100F.
[ September 02, 2005, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: 59 Vetteman ]