xxxbirdxxx Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 REDBIRD, You are the man. That is all I had to hear. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I will agree, Mobil 1 15w50 is an extremly good oil and you will not hurt your bike in any way by using it. All I'm pointing out is that it is no longer 100% synthetic. Reason they are able to get away with calling it synthetic? For those that have not heard. Seems there was a lawsuit braut by, "I believe Castrol" against Exxon/Mobil. Castrol claimed that the word synthetic was a marketing gimick, the government agreed. The government then ruled that it would be ok to use a certain amount of petrolium base in the manufacture of synthetic oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Two questions: Has a poll been run regarding petroleum/ synthetic usage? I'm curious as to how many members still use petroleum-based oil as I haven't heard anyone on this forum mention about it. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each type being used in motorcycles? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 At the risk of really starting a shitstorm, I'll say this- I don't see any advantage to to conventional oils beyond the cost. Having said that, I'm gonna duck and run, you guys are on your own........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrgoudy Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 For what it's worth I've been using only Mobil 1 15-50 auto oil in all my bikes for years with no problems related to clutch slipping, wear, etc. I've put about 39K on my 2000XX, 28K on a '99 T-595 Triumph, 14K on my '93 Guzzi Daytona, and 26K on my old '79XS1100 Turbo since rebuild. I've read many reports, some of which contradict each other about the additives, etc., however the internals of all these motors don't exhibit any significant wear patterns. Oil changes do happen around 3K on the watercooled and 1.5K on the air cooled motors, which I think is the real ticket to long life though no matter what oil you run. The price for the bike specific oils is ridiculous to say the least and I don't see any justification for the additional expense in my experience. Just my humble opinion. Happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 The 15/50 that has the red cap correct??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 FUCK, MY MOTOR JUST BLEW BECAUSE OF THIS PIECE OF SHIT OIL!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 The 15/50 that has the red cap correct??? Don, it's the bottle that says "Mobil1 15-50" on it. The cap may also be red, but don't let that be the only identifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxbirdxxx Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I thought it tasted just like the 5/50? :pointup: :mrgreen: :bigpuke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 FUCK, MY MOTOR JUST BLEW BECAUSE OF THIS PIECE OF SHIT OIL!!!!!!! Now that's not very nice..... but funny as sh--! :pointup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 In my ST I've been running straight vegetable oil for 8 years now. It has 250000 on it and running strong. I prefer Wesson. :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 In my ignorance of change I have used Mobil I 15-50 , just changed oil again @ 10 days ago, never a clutch slip ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 In my ST I've been running straight vegetable oil for 8 years now. It has 250000 on it and running strong. I prefer Wesson. :twisted: Is that the regular or the canola oil version? I've hear the types that are low in saturated fat work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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