just a seat of the pants feel so far, the temps are down.
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Just changed mine to 20w50 amsoil monday night went up hill in 3rd gear full throttle NO slip. shifts down into first with a KWACK, up into 2nd with a kwack, 3rd-4th-5th SMOOTH shift (the kwack was there even with 15w40 rotella t but about 25% better) i can stop it in neutral pull the clutch in kwack it into 1st without having to roll it forward or backward (which only happened before hot) only 80 miles on the oil change so far in 80+ degree temps, but it's looking good. i have had 75w90 full synthetic in the secondary and final drives when ford changed over to 75w140 (got 1-1/2 cases of 75w90 for free) i have ran it with 75w90 about 3,000 miles and i like it.
just a seat of the pants feel so far, the temps are down.Last edited by rustybronco; 06-21-2006, 11:54 AM.
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Bratdaddy
Synthetic Oil
I recently purchased a !981 GS550T from a seller on EBay. The very first thing I did was to replace the whatever oil he was using to Amsoil 20~50 synthetic motorcycle oil. There is a small bit of leakage from the cam cover, but as I recall, some of these models came from the factory with the same problem. The clutch is much better, as is finding neutral. Overall, the benefits of the synthetics outweigh the slight inconvenience posed by Suzuki's somewhat dubius gaskets of that era.
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Davefw
oil grade?
I noticed someone went to 5w-40, is that ok to do even though the filler cap says 10w-40 on it? sorry if this is a dumb question but I figure if I dont ask I wont know for sure. thanks
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Bratdaddy
More Lube Stuff
Back just after the Earth cooled, I used this additive from Kal-Gard in my Four Strokes, and even in a couple of cars I owned. It was quite effective in my big Honda, smoothing out that engine and gearbox. I had forgotten about it until recently. I even used their gear oil in a Sportster back in '83 and was able to get neutral anytime I wanted. The dealer didn't believe it, so I rode back to his shop and let him try for himself. I don't know how it would behave with synthetic oils, but I can't believe they would sell a product that would land them in court. I have added their link in this message. I add the usual disclaimer: I am not affliated with them in any way, shape, or form.
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wolfie
Originally posted by DavefwI noticed someone went to 5w-40, is that ok to do even though the filler cap says 10w-40 on it? sorry if this is a dumb question but I figure if I dont ask I wont know for sure. thanks
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Chris Hagen
I use Mobil1 synthetic motorcycle oil in my 821100glz. I find that when I use the 10W40 I get a better power curve, however when I use the 20W50 (VTwin oil) the bike runs a little smoother and alot cooler.
I will be going to sturgis this year so I will be picking up some 20w50 to run in the hills .
Never had a leak problem, and the clutch is still perfect at 21,000 miles (9K of those are mine).
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Poured some Golden Spectro in there tonight. We'll see how it is at $11.95/qt.Currently bikeless
'81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
'06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."
I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.
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Originally posted by DavefwI noticed someone went to 5w-40, is that ok to do even though the filler cap says 10w-40 on it? sorry if this is a dumb question but I figure if I dont ask I wont know for sure. thanks
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jm_foote
It is my understanding that synth has a lot more detergent in it. Would it therefore be prudent to change the oil and filter fairly early after first introducing the synthetic oil for the first time (all the gunk would be freed up)?
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Hoomgar
Originally posted by jm_footeIt is my understanding that synth has a lot more detergent in it. Would it therefore be prudent to change the oil and filter fairly early after first introducing the synthetic oil for the first time (all the gunk would be freed up)?
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GARYEIN1
Amsoil Synthetic
20w50 For Vtwin's
No Problems
Converted Nike Over At 7155 Miles
Now Has Just Under 14,000
Runs Sweet
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jm_foote
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jm_foote
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