Post Your Latest (Motorcycle) Oil Change!
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currently both moto & scoot have last fall's frankenbrew of 10w-40 & 15w40 oils reinforced with Amsoil OE 15w40 synthetic; both machines only have 250-350 miles so next oil changes will be in a few months once I get 750-1000 miles (might keep current oil filters in use -- moto has fram 6004 & scoot has hiflo hf183); new oil is another frankenbrew of 10w-40 & 15w40 oils with Amsoil 15w40 synthetic (new ck-4 spec) -- 1 qt Amsoil to 3qts frankenbrew; moto will get yamaha oem filter & scoot gets hiflo hf183
Out. Redline 0w20 w archoil 9100
Filter was in service xg7317 for 22,500 miles. Sent today for Adam to perform surgery on sometime this week.
In. Redline 0w20 & Mobil 1 0w30 w archoil 9100 / 9200
Mileage is 226,300
Out. Redline cvt fluid
In. Castrol Transmax Cvt fluid
Out. Winter nitrogen air
In. Summer nitrogen air
Filter was in service xg7317 for 22,500 miles. Sent today for Adam to perform surgery on sometime this week.
In. Redline 0w20 & Mobil 1 0w30 w archoil 9100 / 9200
Mileage is 226,300
Out. Redline cvt fluid
In. Castrol Transmax Cvt fluid
Out. Winter nitrogen air
In. Summer nitrogen air
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
^^^ What cycle was that on?
pretty sure he meant to post this in the auto forum
^^^ What cycle was that on?
pretty sure he meant to post this in the auto forum
Originally Posted by Black_Thunder
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
^^^ What cycle was that on?
pretty sure he meant to post this in the auto forum
I figured as much, but maybe he's got some super obscure machine with 2 wheels.
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
^^^ What cycle was that on?
pretty sure he meant to post this in the auto forum
I figured as much, but maybe he's got some super obscure machine with 2 wheels.
1994 Honda VT1100C Shadow: 2,506 miles on oil/filter, 12,519 on bike
Old:
Peak 15w40 Syn-Blend, Purolator PSL14610 filter
New:
Peak 15w40 Syn-Blend, Bosch Distance+ 3323 filter
Old:
Peak 15w40 Syn-Blend, Purolator PSL14610 filter
New:
Peak 15w40 Syn-Blend, Bosch Distance+ 3323 filter
Originally Posted by hpb
Originally Posted by sanoptic
2013 Yamaha XJR1300
Out Yamalube 10w40 FS & OEM oil filter 5000 kms
In Belray 15w50 semi & Champion oil filter
Good choice for the predicted long, hot summer ahead!
2013 Suzuki Bandit 650N 85hp with 30.000 km
Motul 5100 15w50 + fram ph6018
5.000km change interval
Originally Posted by sanoptic
2013 Yamaha XJR1300
Out Yamalube 10w40 FS & OEM oil filter 5000 kms
In Belray 15w50 semi & Champion oil filter
Good choice for the predicted long, hot summer ahead!
2013 Suzuki Bandit 650N 85hp with 30.000 km
Motul 5100 15w50 + fram ph6018
5.000km change interval
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the scoot ('13 genuine buddy 125...5970 miles on odometer; out: stuff from a frankenbrew of leftover 10w-40 & 15w40 oils mixed with 1qt of Amsoil OE synthetic 15w40 & hiflo filtro hf183 filter; 850-1000 miles on oil & 1600-1750 miles on filter; rear diff out...klotz v twin transmission 75-140 synthetic lube (gl-5 & hypoid gear rated); 1750-2000 miles on gear lube; in...same frankenbrew (@ 3 qts leftover oils & 1qt Amsoil oe 15w40 synthetic); new filter...another hf183; gear lube...same klotz 75w-140 synthetic; planned intervals...1750 miles for oil, 3500 miles for filter, 3500 miles for rear diff lube
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Most recent oil change in the 2001 ZRX1200, out with Mobil 1 10w40 4T Racing and in with Mobil 1 20w50 Vtwin. Use Hi-Flo filters each change. Either of those oils is a top choice for minimal shear (maintains shift quality) over a 5000 mile OCI.
I used to go with 15w40 HDEO's, shift quality fell off after 3000-3500 miles versus the fine shift quality still remaining at almost 5000 miles with a good syn MC specific oil. I could have legitimately left the Mobil 1 10w40 4T in for another 2000 miles or more given shift quality and the TBN remaining was 6.5. No dino HDEO is doing that, promise.
I used to go with 15w40 HDEO's, shift quality fell off after 3000-3500 miles versus the fine shift quality still remaining at almost 5000 miles with a good syn MC specific oil. I could have legitimately left the Mobil 1 10w40 4T in for another 2000 miles or more given shift quality and the TBN remaining was 6.5. No dino HDEO is doing that, promise.
2012 Honda NC700X
Fork oil change
Out: OEM (bike has In: Valvoline Maxlife Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF (KV40: 28.82cst, VI: 156)
Previously swapped out the rear links for a 2" rise in the rear. The forks were diving more than I cared for, so I swapped the spacer tube (5.875" steel tube) for a 6.25" PVC tube (0.375" extension) to add preload. Swapped fork oil for something with less dampening than the SS-47. Took it for a ride, and all is good!
Fork oil change
Out: OEM (bike has In: Valvoline Maxlife Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF (KV40: 28.82cst, VI: 156)
Previously swapped out the rear links for a 2" rise in the rear. The forks were diving more than I cared for, so I swapped the spacer tube (5.875" steel tube) for a 6.25" PVC tube (0.375" extension) to add preload. Swapped fork oil for something with less dampening than the SS-47. Took it for a ride, and all is good!
'14 v star 250...4535 miles on odometer; out...frankenbrew (leftover 10w-40 & 15w40 oils mixed with Amsoil OE 15w40 synthetic) & Fram CH6004 cartridge filter...Chinese manufacture) -- unknown total mileage on OCI...guessing 900-1100 miles; in...same frankenbrew & yamaha oem cantridge filter; planned on using supertech 15w40 but I have a bunch of the frankenbrew to use
1999 Yamaha YZ400F
1.5 qt Rotella T4 15w40
Mesh filter (cleaned/reused)
About 8 hours on the old oil, it looked clean in the drain pan and felt like it was maintaining viscosity well. Just an eyeball gauge here of course.
1.5 qt Rotella T4 15w40
Mesh filter (cleaned/reused)
About 8 hours on the old oil, it looked clean in the drain pan and felt like it was maintaining viscosity well. Just an eyeball gauge here of course.
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Vespa PX 200 E FD 1999. In 240 cc Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90. Out 240 cc bp gear oil 80W90. 3000 kms OCI
2019 Honda Super Cub: 20 miles on odometer.
Old:
Honda GN 10w30 - factory fill
New:
Rotella T6
Flushed early on, had a few very small chunks and a bit of flashing.
Don't want this stuff floating around in the engine (with just a gravel screen).
Old:
Honda GN 10w30 - factory fill
New:
Rotella T6
Flushed early on, had a few very small chunks and a bit of flashing.
Don't want this stuff floating around in the engine (with just a gravel screen).
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