Rotella T4

[Wingsconsin]

I have used the ZDDP Plus in the GS850 for one oil change now.
I use 1/2 the recommended amount (They say 4oz per gallon of oil- I use 2oz per gallon)
I run DELO LE in he 850 and it runs well and shifts fine.
No ill affects that I have noticed - I DO NOT run it in my Goldwing -
There is a disclaimer on the bottle about OBDII compliant engines so -- not for newer units.
But my 1983 seems to like it.

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https://zddplus.com/

[greg78gs750]

if you are running the bike regularly, the berrymans is unnecessary

[Nessism]

if you are running the bike regularly, the berrymans is unnecessary

Agree. Key thing with carbs is to make sure there are fresh O-rings inside and then regular use. If you don't ride regularly I'd use Marine Stabil instead of any sort of cleaning agent.

[salty_monk]

I have used the ZDDP Plus in the GS850 for one oil change now.
I use 1/2 the recommended amount (They say 4oz per gallon of oil- I use 2oz per gallon)
I run DELO LE in he 850 and it runs well and shifts fine.
No ill affects that I have noticed - I DO NOT run it in my Goldwing -
There is a disclaimer on the bottle about OBDII compliant engines so -- not for newer units.
But my 1983 seems to like it.

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https://zddplus.com/

So about $5 an oil change at 2oz's right?

[Wingsconsin]

So about $5 an oil change at 2oz's right?

Yes - the math seems simple enough - the results are still being calculated.
I am also one that takes oil and sends it in for an analysis on occasion

[Boriqua]

Well not quite $15 but I have found an oil that my bike loves and works very well in the AZ heat. I did my summer oil change. about 3 weeks ago when it started to get over 100F. Its already been 110 and today is expected to be 111.

I had been running Mobil 1 full synthetic motorcycle oil over the winter and it shifted really clunky. Getting into 3rd and 4th requires a substantial foot action. I had tried Castrol 20w50 last summer but the noise from the engine was nasty and shifting was better but not great.

This year I put in the 20w50 Lucas full syn and it is amazing how it has transformed the oil temps, engine noise and .... shifting is now effortless. I got it on sale at $8.99 a qt. In my little world .. it is miracle oil.

Come time for winter oil .. sometime end of October ... I will go to the lucas 10w40. I for one am a believer.

My bike doesnt burn any oil and I want to keep it as long as I can and there is nothing more important to an engine than oil so its worth <$40 to keep it happy and offer a better ride.

[leftlostcommonsense]

Well not quite $15 but I have found an oil that my bike loves and works very well in the AZ heat. I did my summer oil change. about 3 weeks ago when it started to get over 100F. Its already been 110 and today is expected to be 111.

I had been running Mobil 1 full synthetic motorcycle oil over the winter and it shifted really clunky. Getting into 3rd and 4th requires a substantial foot action. I had tried Castrol 20w50 last summer but the noise from the engine was nasty and shifting was better but not great.

This year I put in the 20w50 Lucas full syn and it is amazing how it has transformed the oil temps, engine noise and .... shifting is now effortless. I got it on sale at $8.99 a qt. In my little world .. it is miracle oil.

Come time for winter oil .. sometime end of October ... I will go to the lucas 10w40. I for one am a believer.

My bike doesnt burn any oil and I want to keep it as long as I can and there is nothing more important to an engine than oil so its worth <$40 to keep it happy and offer a better ride.

I may have to find that oil somewhere and try it. Our temps here in TX arent quite that hot yet although it feels like it due to humidity. 90 degrees hits you in the face like opening an oven does when you go outside here. I wonder if our engines feel humidity like we do as in if it makes any difference concerning heat transfer and dissipation. I've noticed a dry heat of 120 is much more bearable than 100 in high humidity. It's instant shirt soaking sweat the moment you go outside here when it's high 80s.

[Boriqua]

I would think the engine is unaffected by humidity but for me .... I would rather be in AZ at 100 degrees than Florida at 82. That humidity is rough!