Infamous Oil Debate

I've been using Kawasaki full synthetic oil in my bikes for years...compared to all the other brands out there it is quite inexpensive (last year it was around $50 for a 4 litre jug - but don't quote me on that.) It was recommended to me by the mechanic at the dealership where I bought a couple of my bikes. They sold a lot of those other oils that were around $20/litre, but recommended the cheaper Kawi oil... go figure!
 
I buy the 20L pail of Rotella dino oil. It ends up being 50% cheaper compared to buying by the litre.
 
there's another 'rotella is on sale' thread, but i was just wondering, i thought the regular t (dino oil) is not good for wet clutch? :confused: or something along the lines that it doesn't meet the standards to be used for wet clutch?! and only the t6 meets the standards/requirements?!

sorry im new to this rotella oil thing. trying to research more.
 
5:12 said:
there's another 'rotella is on sale' thread, but i was just wondering, i thought the regular t (dino oil) is not good for wet clutch? :confused: or something along the lines that it doesn't meet the standards to be used for wet clutch?! and only the t6 meets the standards/requirements?!

sorry im new to this rotella oil thing. trying to research more.
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Not sure on that but Im very happy with the dino oil. Bike shifts amazing and its cheap and available everywhere
 
5:12 said:
there's another 'rotella is on sale' thread, but i was just wondering, i thought the regular t (dino oil) is not good for wet clutch? :confused: or something along the lines that it doesn't meet the standards to be used for wet clutch?! and only the t6 meets the standards/requirements?!
sorry im new to this rotella oil thing. trying to research more.
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Automotive motor oils (dino or synthetic) contain too many anti-friction additives that will cause your wet clutch to not grab properly (wet clutches are lubricated with the crankcase oil.) Motorcycle oils do not contain these anti-friction additives and thus are safe for use with wet clutches. Whatever oil you use, make sure it meets the specs outlined in your owner's manual and you won't go wrong. My preference is synthetic oil as it resists viscosity breakdown better than dino oil. It may also lessen sludge formation in the engine.
 
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5:12 said:
there's another 'rotella is on sale' thread, but i was just wondering, i thought the regular t (dino oil) is not good for wet clutch? :confused: or something along the lines that it doesn't meet the standards to be used for wet clutch?! and only the t6 meets the standards/requirements?!

sorry im new to this rotella oil thing. trying to research more.
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I used the regular Dino rotella oil in all my bikes without issues. Never had an engine related issue with my bikes. I've also used other regular diesel oils as well.

However my triumph manual tells me that I must use synthetic. So, on that bike, I use Rotella T6.
 
Cha0s00100 said:
Oil is oil just use whatever is recommended or cheapest as long as it meets your bikes oil requirements.
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This!

I know guys that have been using castrol gtx for years with no problems.

Most important thing is to change oil and filter on proper intervals... Everything else is about money and marketing.
 
ike said:
Automotive motor oils (dino or synthetic) contain too many anti-friction additives that will cause your wet clutch to not grab properly (wet clutches are lubricated with the crankcase oil.) Motorcycle oils do not contain these anti-friction additives and thus are safe for use with wet clutches. Whatever oil you use, make sure it meets the specs outlined in your owner's manual and you won't go wrong. My preference is synthetic oil as it resists viscosity breakdown better than dino oil. It may also lessen sludge formation in the engine.
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this may help the debate
 
5:12 said:
there's another 'rotella is on sale' thread, but i was just wondering, i thought the regular t (dino oil) is not good for wet clutch? :confused: or something along the lines that it doesn't meet the standards to be used for wet clutch?! and only the t6 meets the standards/requirements?!

sorry im new to this rotella oil thing. trying to research more.
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Just look for the JASO MA certification, which the regular 15-40 Rotella has as well as the T6. It will be fine in the bike.
 
MacDoc said:
I've always used full synthetic and doubled the change interval but I'm not running high stress machine.
But full synthetic is incredible in it's ability to maintain almost no wear at all.
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And where did you come up with that nonsense?
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