10-30 dino motorcycle oil? Is it available?

[Baatfam]

Every shop I stop in only carries 10-40 or synthetics...

10-30 is what is recommended by MTC for my slider clutch...I've been using 10-40, but wanted to try the "official" weight one time...

Thanks!

 

[rustybronco]

If all else fails, 10w30 is available in diesel oil.

 

[doctorgonzo]

If all else fails, 10w30 is available in diesel oil.

That's what I use, Rotella.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Hrmmm Ive only found Rotella in 5w and 15w...maybe im not looking hard enough..

 

[Baatfam]

Hrmmm Ive only found Rotella in 5w and 15w...maybe im not looking hard enough..

Yup...went to Walmart, as advised and did not find any Rotella in 10w30...

Got a reply email from MTC about their clutch and they did say they still recommend nothing heavier than 30w...although 40w will work, 30w is better...
Either synthetic or dino....(without the friction modifiers)...

So...I guess I'll look for synthetic....

 

[Macmatic]

I see 10w30 all the time here in NY and in GA at pretty much every auto parts store. I don't look for it but I look over it trying to find the 20w50 all the time. It seems to be common in Castrol/Valvoline/Other Majors and store brands.

/\/\ac

 

[Baatfam]

I see 10w30 all the time here in NY and in GA at pretty much every auto parts store. I don't look for it but I look over it trying to find the 20w50 all the time. It seems to be common in Castrol/Valvoline/Other Majors and store brands.

/\/\ac

I can too, but not the stuff without the friction modifiers, ("Energy Conserving" in the API badge), that work with wet clutches...

 

[Nessism]

I'd try the 15W-40 diesel oil. Your engine is designed for 40 weight, not 30 so I'd focus on the engine and not the clutch.

 

[Baatfam]

I'd try the 15W-40 diesel oil. Your engine is designed for 40 weight, not 30 so I'd focus on the engine and not the clutch.

Negative, friend...we are talking about the dragbike....not the street bike.

The clutch is everything when running a slider...

And the bike is defiantly not being used the way it was designed. It never runs for more than 1 or 2 minutes...so it never really needs 40w...

 

[Macmatic]

I can too, but not the stuff without the friction modifiers, ("Energy Conserving" in the API badge), that work with wet clutches...

Ahh, gotcha. Maybe you'll have to try a specialty motorcycle oil? I've got a quart of Honda motorcycle 10w30 someone gave me without "Energy Conserving" in the symbol on the back.

/\/\ac

 

[bonanzadave]

Royal Purple

http://www.royalpurple.com/motorcycle-oil-pp.html

 

[rapidray]

Bob, stay AWAY from Royal Purple! We've had nothing but trouble with it! Try the Mobil 1 or Amsoil is great too. Neither of those have EVER given us an issue. Ray.

 

[80GS1000]

Golden Spectro has a dino and semi-synthethic version in a 10w-30 weight. Dunno how good it is, saw it at the local motorcycle parts shop.

http://www.spectro-oils.com/products/4stroke/spectro4.asp?products=sport

http://www.spectro-oils.com/products/4stroke/golden.asp?products=sport

 

[Marine36]

The local Oreillys by me carries Castrol Motorcycle oil in 10-30,10-40 and 20-50. They also carry motorcycle oil made by Lucas unsure of the weights.

http://www.lucasoil.com/pages3-19/CycleDivision

 

[Baatfam]

OK....good tips and clues starting to roll in...

I'll check it all out gang, thanks...

 

[Macmatic]

The local Oreillys by me carries Castrol Motorcycle oil in 10-30,10-40 and 20-50. They also carry motorcycle oil made by Lucas unsure of the weights.

http://www.lucasoil.com/pages3-19/CycleDivision

Oreilly quickly became my favorite auto parts store when they opened one near me in GA. They have a small but consistent motorcycle specific area and even have listings for some bike parts. They had a listing for GS750ES brake pads at least. Also their house brand semi-metalic automotive brake pads have great feel and low dust.

/\/\ac

 

[rustybronco]

Baatfam, would you like me to send you a quart of Motorcraft 10w30 diesel oil (cj-4/sm, non energy conserving)? pm me with address.

 

[Baatfam]

Baatfam, would you like me to send you a quart of Motorcraft 10w30 diesel oil (cj-4/sm, non energy conserving)? pm me with address.

How about a case?

It seems stupid I can't find the stuff I need around here, but I haven't...
There is an O'Reillys within driving distance I'll check out soon...

I haven't really been working hard at this since the Doc canceled my racing season....

 

[rustybronco]

How about a case?

It seems stupid I can't find the stuff I need around here, but I haven't...
There is an O'Reillys within driving distance I'll check out soon...

No... but I have a over a case left of 75w90 synthetic gear oil, I had gotten from work when they went to 75w140 and obsoleted it.

 

[Guest]

I was in a farm supply store, and walked through the automotive area. They carry 10W-30 in lots of brands. Rural King, Tractor Supply, Farm and Fleet. Check them out.