LSJr ... The Motor Oil Geek talks about motorcycle oils.
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Note that he says diesel oils don't have friction modifiers, this includes euro oils which are all dual use gas/diesel nowadays.
Oh no, not another lickity-split super lake speedy video. @Jetronic hit it on the head, careful what you put into a shared sump.
For my Harley 1200 Sportster, it had two holes (not 3.) One for oil and then a combined tranny/primary. You could use 20W-50 in both, but I used the Harley stuff for the tranny/primary hole. Oil hole got Napa 15W-50 most of the time. Never had an issue.
For my Harley 1200 Sportster, it had two holes (not 3.) One for oil and then a combined tranny/primary. You could use 20W-50 in both, but I used the Harley stuff for the tranny/primary hole. Oil hole got Napa 15W-50 most of the time. Never had an issue.
I couldn't get anything to play from the first post. I find it amusing that certain people that are new to something, make a video about a particular subject with little to no real world experience. But they want to persuade people on what product to use. They completely disregard what has been used in the past with great success. Engine oil being the biggest topic. Any brand name oil companies oil would more than likely work in a motorcycle engine if the weight is correct . Paying premium dollars for something that will be discarded before it's time, is an example of waste, and not getting value for your money. If your engine is watercooled, or air cooled should help determined what weight of oil you should be using. Shared sump or have several compartments also are a consideration for oil weight. Normal street riding vs track riding should be a consideration. I've used expensive oil and cheap oil, and haven't found enough difference to justify spending the added cost.,,
I don't think that Lake is new to oils/engines, etc...
Of course take online stuff critically, but I like his content.
Of course take online stuff critically, but I like his content.
Because they only like PF type testing, not official industry type testing per actual specs.
You might want to actually watch the video. LSJr has lots of experience if that's who you're referring to.
I love my Air cooled BMW bikes. Gearbox takes GEAR lube, dry clutch …no oil quandary at change time. Their newer bikes are different….just to keep you guys posting. 
It seems that way.Because they only like PF type testing, not official industry type testing per actual specs.
He clearly knows his stuff when it comes to lubricants.
I was going to mention that. A whole paragraph in the thread. Didn't actually watch the video.
Unrelated in a way but years ago people would say Amsoil didn't know MA, didn't test, didn't formulate....blah blah blah. Kinda ironic.
Ad nauseam, if they had shown only lab tester type (standard test machines) units, people would be saying "that's not real life, that's not pushing it.............ahem choke, hack,..........that's not Sturgis"
@Pablo You should watch the video. Most of it takes place at Amsoil’s research facility.
@BigCahuna You should have watched the video. If you did, then you would know that when Lake Speed Jr. worked at Joe Gibbs racing developing motor oils, Joe Gibbs had a professional motocross team. Guess who helped developed their oils……
@BigCahuna You should have watched the video. If you did, then you would know that when Lake Speed Jr. worked at Joe Gibbs racing developing motor oils, Joe Gibbs had a professional motocross team. Guess who helped developed their oils……
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Good video subject
I ran PCMO in my Kawasaki Nomad & the transmission slipped. This was years ago & I didn't know any better at the time that I really needed a cycle specific oil. I didn't realize it until I used the cycle oil that the transmission no longer slipped & had excellent grip. It makes a big difference for sure in my real world experience.
I ran PCMO in my Kawasaki Nomad & the transmission slipped. This was years ago & I didn't know any better at the time that I really needed a cycle specific oil. I didn't realize it until I used the cycle oil that the transmission no longer slipped & had excellent grip. It makes a big difference for sure in my real world experience.
I don't think I would say he has no real world experience? He developed race oils for Joe Gibbs Racing which has NASCAR teams and also had a Pro Motocross Team until a few years ago.
I have definitely noticed the difference in oils when used in higher performance off road/MX bikes with shared sumps. Shifting and clutch performance are generally where I have noticed.
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Here's a summary of the video:
Motorcycle oils are unique.
There's no specs like API or ILSAC
Amsoil has a testing lab
Amsoil makes motorcycle oils.
Air cooled engines get hot.
The reason the channel gets a bad rap is it offers next to nothing. It's like a bowl of iceberg lettuce covered in white sugar.
You're not wrong but some people definitely respond better to video / conversation content. Also, it's nice to see some of the actual test environment, etc instead of still / stock images.
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