Crazyjoe
Wizard
That's true --- half are right -- the other half are wrong.Oil threads always end up being a 50/50 thread. Half on one side half on the other.:cheers:
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That's true --- half are right -- the other half are wrong.Oil threads always end up being a 50/50 thread. Half on one side half on the other.:cheers:
Witty Old Manoke:
The absolute last thing I would do is follow the manufacturers instructions. They have zero reason to help you make your engine last longer.
I did not mean to start OIL debate.. Just wanted to get any ideas for my question about RP. Got it 97 outside & motor run hot, duh... still lmao. I do change oil and filter 3000miles. I even will change it sooner if shifting changes, why because takes 10min. yup change it ride it.
I have been using yamalube for the last 5 years my Warrior,my Fz and the wifes vstar 1300 never had any oil related problems,change every 3 k miles.I think the real factor is not what you use but consistently changing the oil at decent mileage intervals.I never go more than 4k on an oil change.My warrior was an 05 with 40k miles when i sold it a year ago and still ran like the day I brought it home
Really? I hate to say it Joe but I believe that is the absolute stupidest advice that I have seen on this board. I truly don't mean to sound insulting but it's interesting to find someone that thinks they know considerably more that the engineers that made this bike. So you know more than them? That is interesting.
So, if you do what a manufacturer says -- you will get normal engine life.
I buy my wife a new car every 2 years. I let Honda do the oil changes when the stupid oil life light tells me to change. My engine is receiving excessive wear. I don't care. Honda tells the next buyer that I was an exceptional owner and took awesome care of the vehicle. Therefore, I get the maximum amount of money for my car at trade in. This is the way the world goes around. I would not allow my daughter to buy this car.
All major brand napthenic oil comes from the roughest and cheapest crude stock that money can buy. It will make your engine last an acceptable normal time. The additional cost to use a lubricant that will make it last 2 to 3 times longer than normal doesn't make sense for a motorcycle, where you can buy a perfect used engine for less than $500.
The bottom line is simple: Change your oil and filter @ 3000 miles. If you are in an ambient area of above freezing run a 20w50. If you are in a colder area -- store your bike and drive. If you are spending more than the cost of a Walmart oil --- you are wasting money. Period.