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Started by Cusimano, March 02, 2005, 12:59:13 PM

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Cusimano

March 02, 2005, 12:59:13 PM
This site has helped me a lot with understanding my bike. I've seen many post that people ask what oil is 'good' for the gs. I'm just wondering what brand and weight you use on your own gs.  Thanks

scratch

#1
March 02, 2005, 01:11:49 PM
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

sprint_9

#2
March 02, 2005, 01:47:06 PM
Pretty much everyone uses a different oil as Im sure you will find by looking at all of those previous threads.  I use Shell Rotella 15w40 in my bike, hasnt blown up yet.

Cusimano

#3
March 02, 2005, 02:14:09 PM
scratch, thanks ive read those post I just wanted to see what everyone uses, not why they use it or want the benifits are, just curious what everyone is running in their bike.

tdan553527

#4
March 02, 2005, 02:15:55 PM
Castrol 10W-40
Shane
Ride her Hard, but respect her or she will dump you.
Yellow F(now All Black F), Srinath's SM Knock Off Bars, Avon AM51/52, Wileyco, Jetted, UNI, Katana Shock, 14T, GSXR Mirrors, Front and Rear signals, Federectomy, CBR Footpegs, Progressives and CBR solo tail coming soon.

se7enty7

#5
March 02, 2005, 02:34:12 PM
I use actual motorcycle oil. on one hand, I don't believe the hype.  On the other, the price difference is like $5 total or something...

callmelenny

#6
March 02, 2005, 02:42:06 PM
Rotella 15W 40, temps here are hardly ever below 40 deg though.
Larry Boles o
'79 GS850  /-_         
______(o)>(o)
'92 Honda V45 Sabre
'98 GS 500 SOLD ...

manofthefield

#7
March 02, 2005, 02:46:48 PM
Mobil Devlac 15w 40
motorcycleless
1998 GS500E sold 6/20/11

roguegeek

#8
March 02, 2005, 02:54:46 PM
Is it ok to use a synthetic oil or no?
Rich - Project: Rich
2005 Honda S2000 | 2006 Honda CBR600RR | 1997 Suzuki GS500E (sold)

goat

#9
March 02, 2005, 04:17:30 PM
Quote from: roguegeekIs it ok to use a synthetic oil or no?

You can, and some do. I've been told that it can cause problems with the clutch, though

Personally, I put Shell Rotella-T 15w40 in my bike.
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
      - Ben Franklin

Frost

#10
March 02, 2005, 04:23:22 PM
i've tried penzoil motorcycle 10w-40, castrol motorcycle 10w-40, rotellla-T 15w-40...

IMO...penzoil runs very hot, and not as smooth shifting...

castrol is better, but the stuff is really thin...(you'll see when you pour it out)...i use castrol in cold season...

rotella-T is very good...i found that my bike shifts better and runs cooler during summer...

i'm going to try delvac for next oil change...if the price is right...
wileyco, K&N pod, rejet 22.5/65/147.5, F16 flyscreen, progressive springs, 15t front sprocket...more to come: katana shock

John Bates

#11
March 02, 2005, 05:24:11 PM
Castrol 10W40, year round. :cheers:
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Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.  (Joerg)
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2002 Harley Sportster XLH883 with V&H Straight Shots
Prior owner of 1992 GS500E stock
Fairfield County, OH
USA

Rippa_MD

#12
March 02, 2005, 05:46:29 PM
came across this http://tinyurl.com/6afnt while searching/researching on Rotella T. I'm due for an oil change in about three weeks so Rotella T caught my attentioned. googled it and found the article 'cache' in google.

It mentions in more detail what Rotella T is if you're interested in knowing, it's a long read but read the parts about Rotella T . Interesting stuff..now where do I buy it?? google time! :thumb:
Don't you know NO GOOOOD...
DON'T yOU KNow NOOOooo GoooOOOOd...

DON'T yOU KNow NO GOOOOD...

scratch

#13
March 02, 2005, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Cusimanoscratch, thanks ive read those post I just wanted to see what everyone uses, not why they use it or want the benifits are, just curious what everyone is running in their bike.

You're welcome!

I use Castrol Actevo 10w-40.

Now that I think of it it's kinda good that I put all those threads into one easy to search for post.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

manofthefield

#14
March 02, 2005, 06:29:18 PM
Quote from: Rippa_MD...Rotella T . Interesting stuff..now where do I buy it?? google time! :thumb:
You can buy it at walmart among other places, it's sold in 1 gallon containers.  I want to try it sometime, but it's always sitting next to the very similar Mobil Delvac which is a few bucks cheaper... and I'm a cheapskate :mrgreen:
motorcycleless
1998 GS500E sold 6/20/11

Frost

#15
March 02, 2005, 06:36:58 PM
delvac is cheaper?...i'm gonna use that for sure next time...
wileyco, K&N pod, rejet 22.5/65/147.5, F16 flyscreen, progressive springs, 15t front sprocket...more to come: katana shock

mp183

#16
March 02, 2005, 07:29:45 PM
Castrol 10-40.
2002 GS500
2004 V-Strom 650 
is it time to check the valves?
2004 KLR250.

juggernaught

#17
March 02, 2005, 07:46:50 PM
"Champagne for my real friends, Real pain for my sham friends" - Edward Norton -The 25th. Hour  Ducati Monster 620 Dark in a sexy silver, Michelin Pilots, Cycle Cat frame sliders, Remus Titanium exhaust system, Givi Airstream windscreen.

alexXx

#18
March 02, 2005, 07:52:18 PM
rotella 15w40


- alex
'03 SV650S

Cusimano

#19
March 02, 2005, 09:40:31 PM
wow im surprised that quite a few of people use rotella. thanks for everyones feedback.
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