I just put Rotella T (5w/40 blue jug) in my '98 Goldwing (new-used bike). I'm going to run a UOA on it at the end of the season. On the few of the 'Wing message boards I belong to Rotella seems to be the oil of choice for these bikes.
Yes, Rotella is more beneficial to motorcycles when compared to various PCMO's (Passenger Car Motor Oils) because it shares some of the common strengths found in motorcycle specific oils, such as being able to typically handle higher temperatures, higher shear, higher loads, heavier duty detergent / dispersant package, etc.quote:
Originally posted by Lorenzo:
...Is there something about this type of oil that makes it beneficial to a motorcycle engine?...
The way I understand it, the lack of friction modifiers is what makes Rotella good for motorcycles, because the clutch shares the oil with the engine.quote:
Originally posted by Lorenzo:
I notice many of you use Shell Rotella which seems to be intended for diesel engines. Is there something about this type of oil that makes it beneficial to a motorcycle engine?....