Oil type

[jestercinti]

You are all arguing about an engine designed in the late 1980s which was warmed over from the gs4xx engine from the 70s.

Oil has come a long way since then.  Don't sweat it. But oil from a good brand, change it often, and forget about it.

It's not a Bugatti Veyron. Who cares.


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[adidasguy]

Feel free to explicitly point out any contradictions. So far you've managed to call me a sucker for seeking real information, completely failed to read my answers to your questions, and then accuse me of contradicting myself. If you're going to continue to beat around the bush, I'm done here.

Same thing happened to the thread on Brisk spark plugs. It evolved into a lot of typical internet petty bickering from people late at night with nothing better to do. People give opinions on what they use then it degrades into petty squabbling of everyone criticizing everyone else for stating their opinion. Like a preschool temper tantrum.

People will always say you're wasting money on anything a little better, be it: Shorai batteries, Brisk plugs, LEDs, handle bars, mirrors, tires, and now oil.

I would tend to say that for normal riding (not racing) any good oil will be fine. Change it when needed. My dealer says stock Suzuki oil is great. They also say Amsoil is really good if going synthetic.

I now started using Amsoil and do find engine seems to shift better and run better. Maybe it is just a perception because I cleaned the clutch plates at the same time. anyway, I'm switching each bike to Amsoil when each gets its next oil change.

A mechanic expert (bikes, airplanes, etc.) that owns Palouse Winery on Vashon Island swears by Amsoil.

Unfortunately, this is the internet. At least this site isn't full of assholes like PNWriders.com - talk abouut never getting an answer to a simple question.

[Paulcet]

To the OP: THIS is why you don't start an oil thread on a car/bike forum!

[ohgood]

Feel free to explicitly point out any contradictions. So far you've managed to call me a sucker for seeking real information, completely failed to read my answers to your questions, and then accuse me of contradicting myself. If you're going to continue to beat around the bush, I'm done here.

its OK to feel like a sucker, but being a clown should be left to professionals. does your clown suit interfer with scrolling?

[ohgood]

Feel free to explicitly point out any contradictions. So far you've managed to call me a sucker for seeking real information, completely failed to read my answers to your questions, and then accuse me of contradicting myself. If you're going to continue to beat around the bush, I'm done here.

Same thing happened to the thread on Brisk spark plugs.

but, when there are dyno charts that prove zero difference , why not just admit you've been taken?

[adidasguy]

Feel free to explicitly point out any contradictions. So far you've managed to call me a sucker for seeking real information, completely failed to read my answers to your questions, and then accuse me of contradicting myself. If you're going to continue to beat around the bush, I'm done here.

Same thing happened to the thread on Brisk spark plugs.

its OK to feel like a sucker, but being a clown should be left to professionals. does your clown suit interfer with scrolling?

but, when there are dyno charts that prove zero difference , why not just admit you've been taken?

I have been noticing a lot of animosity from "OhGood" lately. Maybe something happened in his/her/it's  life to cause this. Some of the comments are out of line and really insulting to the OP.

Best from now on to not respond to an "ohgood" postings.

[NortwestRider]

Remeber my disclaimer ?.


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[sledge]

Best from now on to not respond to an "ohgood" postings.

I suggest you do what most of the long serving members do and dont start or respond to any "What oil/plugs/filters/battery" type posts from anyone on the basis they always turn into a who can piss up the wall the highest contest.

I dont give a rats about what oil/plugs/filters/battery someone else uses or thinks is the best and I dont expect anyone else to give a rats about what I use or think is the best....its a shame others dont share the sentiment.

[ohgood]

Feel free to explicitly point out any contradictions. So far you've managed to call me a sucker for seeking real information, completely failed to read my answers to your questions, and then accuse me of contradicting myself. If you're going to continue to beat around the bush, I'm done here.

Same thing happened to the thread on Brisk spark plugs.

its OK to feel like a sucker, but being a clown should be left to professionals. does your clown suit interfer with scrolling?

but, when there are dyno charts that prove zero difference , why not just admit you've been taken?

I have been noticing a lot of animosity from "OhGood" lately. Maybe something happened in his/her/it's  life to cause this. Some of the comments are out of line and really insulting to the OP.

Best from now on to not respond to an "ohgood" postings.

only when provoked homie. I'm the first guy to jump up and help as needed. condescend, or ridicule instead of help, and ill give as I get.

when information is misleading, like installing dampners instead of fixing wheel bearings and/or wheel bearings, someone should point out root causes.

when oil is blamed for poor running conditions, and around the block tests instead of common sense, that new guys money is being blown.

when overpriced snake oil is touted as great, some schmuck on a gs is going to believe it and loose some faith in the community.

gstwins has been the most factual and helpful online resource I've seen. if you can't handle a spoonful (hey look spoon feeding again! ) of common sense spread to new riders, maybe its time for a change.

its not gixxer.com for a reason. there is no spark plug to gain you 10 hp, or magic oil test to tell you third gear is about to assplode.

keeping it simple and weeding out the bullshit is what were here to do.

now then, anyone that thinks I need to be ignored or a banning, go ahead. maybe they're right. I'm going for a ride anyway.

[RossLH]

keeping it simple and weeding out the bullshit is what were here to do.

When "weeding out the bullshit" involves dismissing hard facts, there's something terribly wrong. If you're here to dismiss hard facts, you're in no position to be calling anyone a clown.

[NortwestRider]

Hey what brand of antifreeze do you guys recommed for my wifes GS500.??
It's a 94 if that matters.


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[RossLH]

Dexcool. Lots and lots of Dexcool.

[jestercinti]

Ethylene glycol all the way.


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[codajastal]

Whatever you want. Hell use the cheapest if it works for you

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[ohgood]

keeping it simple and weeding out the bullshit is what were here to do.

When "weeding out the bullshit" involves dismissing hard facts, there's something terribly wrong. If you're here to dismiss hard facts, you're in no position to be calling anyone a clown.

thanks. my point was made wayyyyy up there. if you can't see it or accept it, reassess your own comprehension and positions.

I thought you were "done"?  more contradictions to come? just can't let go? 

cool, ill wait. keep em coming! 

[DoD#i]

Hey what brand of antifreeze do you guys recommed for my wifes GS500.??
It's a 94 if that matters.

Everclear. 

[Tyler.M]

Thanks for the (mostly) informative and (mostly) civil discussion on oil, gents.  I'm doing my first oil change on my GS and I think I'm going to try and go for Amsoil or that Mobil 1 synthetic race oil after I clean off the clutch plates. I've been having an issue of shifting down into first after a longer ride, so I'm going to do an oil change, check out the clutch plates and the clutch adjuster pins.  Anyways, thanks for the info!

[jestercinti]

Or, you could do what I did...Go to Kroger for dog food, and stumble on this excellent deal on 10W40 oil.  2 for $4.  It's not Suzuki brand, but I'll run it in my bike since there are no Friction Modifiers.  Bought the store out of 10W40 since there was no limit:

[Suzuki Stevo]

Or, you could do what I did...Go to Kroger for dog food, and stumble on this excellent deal on 10W40 oil.  2 for $4.  It's not Suzuki brand, but I'll run it in my bike since there are no Friction Modifiers.  Bought the store out of 10W40 since there was no limit:

Back when I was dicking around with air cooled 1600cc VW's and Baja's, Volkswagen called out Castrol by name in the owners manuals as the oil to use 

[slipperymongoose]

I'll go a step further BMW calls for me to use Castro oils and bp fuels in my bike, (bp owns castrol) but I've switched to Mobil 1.