'13 KTM Duke 690 Amsoil 60W 1,992 miles

[albertdi]

Increased aluminum has me worried that the rocker arm bearings may be on their way out. They are a known weak point of this engine and replacing them with the superseeded part is on my to do list.

Should have another report soon with Maxima 10W/60 and LEAD

 

[alex_at]

which oil did you use when the analysis from 5/10/2016 was performed? This one seems to have the best numbers

 

[albertdi]

Originally Posted By: alex_at
which oil did you use when the analysis from 5/10/2016 was performed? This one seems to have the best numbers
That was RED LINE 20W/60

 

[albertdi]

Here is a link to all the reports logged in a spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pwqbOCfafYeHwalhctrVMPdlDbIH45oc236MucfM8IE/edit?usp=sharing

 

[sunruh]

straight 60w has no cold flow ability at all
below 80f ambient it pours about as good as thick honey
it is fantastic for a top fuel dragster but not so much for a motorcycle on startup
another question is, why is calcium so high? and manganese and zinc and ......
most of your numbers are high for the miles compared to the 2853 run.
while your susvis, flash and fuel are all very good...overall looks like a poor choice for your motor.

 

[CT8]

Enjoying the UOA and progress.

 

[albertdi]

Originally Posted By: sunruh
straight 60w has no cold flow ability at all
below 80f ambient it pours about as good as thick honey
it is fantastic for a top fuel dragster but not so much for a motorcycle on startup
another question is, why is calcium so high? and manganese and zinc and ......
most of your numbers are high for the miles compared to the 2853 run.
while your susvis, flash and fuel are all very good...overall looks like a poor choice for your motor.


I have relocated to an area with much lower temps than LA and will probably be running 20w-50 valv as my go to for now on. The calcium, magnesium, and zinc were similarly high on the 10/29/15 UOW which were also Amsoil SAE 60W