burning oil

[GS1150Pilot]

Purolator makes good filters.

[DanTheMan]

Thanks, it looks to be substantially cheaper than motorcycle oil. I just didn't want to do something stupid to my bike. Any brand oil filter recommendations?

I use Wix. Have had no problems with them, they also come with a new gasket.

[Dj66]

You say you noticed this at night at a a stoplight, Im still not sure if it's exhaust smoke or oil burning on your engine from a leak. Are you sure where it's coming from?

[2bearms]

Im not 100% sure. I know there is a leak. I find a single drop of oil on the ground in the morning after i ride.

[GS1150Pilot]

Gravity being what it is, you should be able to look directly upward from where the drop lands and find the leak, even if it is coalescing from a more remote source.

[2bearms]

oil

So i went in to my local auto store to pick up the rotella and the guys there asked what vehicle i had. Told him its for my 1980 gs850 l and they freaked out on me. I said it was highly recommended from other gs owners. Are these guys just trying to up sell me oil that cost more or do they not know there stuff

[cowboyup3371]

They don't know their stuff and they are trying to sell you something more expensive. I usually get my oil from Walmart but if I do stop into OReillys and they ask, I explain why. Most don't know it works and if they are worth their salt, they'll listen and say ok.