This stuff?

spldart · 05-30-2015, 03:22 PM

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

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.

05-30-2015, 07:58 PM	#3
chromedome195 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 667	Very Good Stuff! __________________ Bike Progression: 1999 GZ250. 1990 Vulcan 500 2004 VStar 650 2006 Boulevard C50 (wife's) 2008 Boulevard C50 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-30-2015, 08:56 PM	#4
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	I 've used it for years!!! __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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05-30-2015, 10:35 PM	#5
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Very well. I will report on the happiness of the motor ex post oil change. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2015, 10:00 AM	#8
grasshopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: manning, sc Posts: 484	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. __________________ 1994 Honda Magna VF750C 1996 Honda Magna VF750C 2001 Suzuki gz250(sold) http://youtu.be/KIS9Hzv--f0 https://youtu.be/fvmTNllcQOQ
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05-30-2015, 07:16 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	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.
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06-02-2015, 07:29 AM	#6
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	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.
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06-02-2015, 07:33 AM	#7
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Post mileage changes in a few days. I've been consistent 75 to 80 mpg.
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06-03-2015, 08:09 AM	#10
gz250dude Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 74	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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