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spldart 05-30-2015 03:22 PM

This stuff?
 
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Water Warrior 2 05-30-2015 07:16 PM

Good stuff. JASO certified and cheap to buy. Had it in my Suzuki Vstrom, Lynda's Suzuki M-50 and my Ford Ranger. All 3 worked very nicely with the 15-40 dino. Switched to the Rotella 5-40 synthetic in the Ranger and am real impressed with lower rpm power just above idle. Nice to have a little more bottom end power in traffic and on hilly streets. The GZ will likely thank you.
Your results may vary but I highly recommend it.

chromedome195 05-30-2015 07:58 PM

Very Good Stuff!

blaine 05-30-2015 08:56 PM

I 've used it for years!!! :)

spldart 05-30-2015 10:35 PM

Very well. I will report on the happiness of the motor ex post oil change.

spldart 06-02-2015 07:29 AM

50 miles on the Rotella.
Motor is quieter.
Motor comes to a stop slightly faster when I hit the kill switch.
Power seems the same.
Clutch seems exactly the same. good.

spldart 06-02-2015 07:33 AM

Post mileage changes in a few days. I've been consistent 75 to 80 mpg.

grasshopper 06-02-2015 10:00 AM

Good oil. I use it in both my Magna 750s and just put it in the mini van this past week end. Works great for the price. I will be putting it in my ford ranger here soon.

spldart 06-03-2015 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by spldart (Post 83667)
50 miles on the Rotella.
Motor is quieter.
Motor comes to a stop slightly faster when I hit the kill switch.
Power seems the same.
Clutch seems exactly the same. good.

100 miles.
Motor still quieter (just as easy to start)
Power seems the same.
Clutch has lost a tiny bit of grip. (if I flog it through the gears the clutch can't *grab* quite as solid. But it does grab)
This is a non-issue as I normally ride, well, normal and the clutch can still hold the motors power.

Perhaps there is a tiny bit of friction reducing additive compared to say Suzuki motor oil.

Still. I'm very happy with the brand and the fact I can go to walmart, even on a monday, and buy oil for my bike ;)

gz250dude 06-03-2015 08:09 AM

I tried this oil in my bike when I got it because I've been running it in my Honda Helix scooter for years and like it, but it of course is a CVT so it will use any oil.

The GZ didn't like this oil it seemed, I to experienced clutch slippage at higher RPM's when shifting gears that instantly was cured by switching back to castrol M/C 10w-40 oil so I will just stick with that I guess. Wet clutches seem more sensitive and I don't want to tear it up having it slip like that. I've used Valvoline M/C oil to, I get both at any of the local auto parts stores near me.


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