I have a 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300 cc bike bought new a couple of months ago. After a brief stint with Yamalube, I'm on my first fill of Rotella-T-Synthetic 5w-40 wt. and all seems to be going well.
My question is about the advice in my owner's manual concerning the oil to use. Here is what it says:
"In order to prevent clutch slippage, do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher." Then it goes on to specify Yamalube 4 20w-40 or SAW 20W40 API service SG or higher, JASO standard MA.
I understand the part about no additives and no ENERGY CONSERVING II oils due to the wet clutch. Buy why the no CD diesel oils and why the statement not to use a higher quality oil than specified? What's unique about CD diesel oil? My Rotella-T-Synthetic is a diesel oil and I'm wondering if it's OK to run...am I missing something?
My question is about the advice in my owner's manual concerning the oil to use. Here is what it says:
"In order to prevent clutch slippage, do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher." Then it goes on to specify Yamalube 4 20w-40 or SAW 20W40 API service SG or higher, JASO standard MA.
I understand the part about no additives and no ENERGY CONSERVING II oils due to the wet clutch. Buy why the no CD diesel oils and why the statement not to use a higher quality oil than specified? What's unique about CD diesel oil? My Rotella-T-Synthetic is a diesel oil and I'm wondering if it's OK to run...am I missing something?