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14 Jun 2015 19:49

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I've seen good thins from Castrol GTX 20-50, what u guys usin ?...I did a search but not much rolled up.

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14 Jun 2015 20:03

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Right now I'm running shell Rotella 15-40,but prior to that I was using Mobil 15-50 full synthetic,the shell is fine but with the Mobil I noticed smoother shifts and less engine noise. I have heard mixed things about running synthetic in an engine this old with wet clutches, I noticed no ill effects! It's just crazy expensive when compared to the shell.

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14 Jun 2015 20:43 - 14 Jun 2015 20:45

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This has got to be one of the most discussed tops on this site. Lots of options for sure. Rotella is a popular choice. I like Castrol 20-50 4t, the motorcycle specific blend.

2 rules to follow. Make sure it is JASO-MA or equivalent. This means it is designed to work with a wet clutch. And second, check it every time you ride.

If you do those things you won't have a problem.

If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
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