The Krypt Keeper Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 On my little group ride yesterday we were talking about bike maintance. We compared what chain lube we used, and all that fun jolly shiznit Well engine oil came up.. I mentioned I was running the Mobil 1 15w-50 Buddy of mine couldn't believe me. Said that running that thick of a oil was actually robbing my engine of HP. He runs Mobil 1 bike oil in his 929, and think his 996 ducati.. How much HP is being robbed? I figured no more than 2 or 3.. We talked about thicker oil compared to thinner oil running in a tight spec high performance engine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I like the 15-50 as hot as our bikes run, I'd rather run the thicker oil for added security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 i also thought about that.. yesterday I was flat out flogging 3rd gear.. and bike temp went up too 210 while riding the twisties.. but would go down to 190 on normal roads... it was also hotter than hell yesterday.. sweat was pouring off my balls like water coming out of a garden hose :twisted: :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 He's right. Race teams will run very light oils, like 0W20 for example. It'll make as much as 6 extra hp, from what I've been told. My engine guy called the 15W50 "tar". :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Tar but wonder how much longer you motor will last compared to one running 0w-20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 The 0W20 is used for one weekend. After the weekend, it's actually quite a bit thinner than that. Doesn't last long, but does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Fuck that Mobil crap. Get yourself some true synthetic AMSOIL 10w40. I have used Mobil, Chevron, Shell rotella, Honda and a few others that I'm ashamed to mention. "All blends by the way" With Amsoil the motor runs cooler and the tranny shifts oh so smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Bless Amsoil Synthetic :grin: bike runs cooler, tranny is quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 can you send me 4.1 quarts and let me test it out :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 We have a guy that delivers paperwork at my department that has is an online distributor of Amsoil. If there is any interest, I'll talk to him and see what he can do for us. Just a thought. Rich StPeteXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 I'll stick to my Mobil 1 thank you.... ..some may call it Tar, but I've done my homework.... ..Read the tests results... and I use my bike daily, not just on the weekends. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Yeah, what Eric said. I also think that what "may" be lost in fluid drag is made up with better ring sealing with the thicker oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx7.62 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Always had good luck with Mobil, but now I use Amsoil. I switched because I started using it off road, it is good stuff. I agree with the bike running cooler on Amsoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 So why're you running the XX off road? There are a lot of bikes better suited for that. :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPeteXX Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Bet it looks awful funny with those motocross tires on it. :razz: Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 We have a guy that delivers paperwork at my department that has is an online distributor of Amsoil. If there is any interest, I'll talk to him and see what he can do for us. Just a thought. Rich StPeteXX Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx7.62 Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 So why're you running the XX off road? There are a lot of bikes better suited for that Heh..The ol Cr250 wasn't making enough horsepower. Plus I was inspired by Mission Impossible 2. One minute they are doing high speed asphalt stunts, the next they are jumpin those Triples on the beach. I was confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 You should have gotten video footage of it so they could have used it in Torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 15, 2004 Author Share Posted August 15, 2004 We have a guy that delivers paperwork at my department that has is an online distributor of Amsoil. If there is any interest, I'll talk to him and see what he can do for us. Just a thought. Rich StPeteXX any news on the Amsoil ? :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I'd be willing to try Amsoil for a change. See what all the hype is for. From what I've heard just run the auto stuff it's cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 I been running the mobil 1 "red cap" for over 7k miles. I change the oil about every 2500 miles or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykl Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I been running the mobil 1 "red cap" for over 7k miles. I change the oil about every 2500 miles or so 2500 miles? Holy crap... I do mine every 6000. Just started using Mobil one. Full or half synthetic, I don't care, it's proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 I am anal about my bike.. She isn't used very hard till I hit the mountains.. And when I am there she is being flogged.. Tach needle is always pointing from 6k rpms to 10k rpms for miles. Temp goes up as well. I change my oil every 2500 at least.. think once I did 2700 miles. Oil filter new crush washer, Chain cleaned and lubed every 500 miles. Air pressure checked often.. Going to do a radiator flush and change all brake fluid and clutch fluid here soon also :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I like the Amsoil but can't always get it. I was thinking of switching to Mobil 1. If i got this right it's the red cap 15 50 car oil and you can get it at Wal Mart for cheap, right? I want to run the same oil in everything which includes a new Kawi 360 Prarie 4 wheeler. Think the Mobil be the right stuff for it. Thanks. :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 If the owners manual covers up to a 20-50 oil then yes use it in that ATV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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