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poundemin · 05-06-2012, 12:32 AM

I switched to the Rotella T 15-40 and started experiencing a lot of clutch slippage. Maybe the old girl got used to whatever the PO had put in her. Changing back next weekend to 10-40 of whatever is cheapest.
Leonard

dernp · 05-06-2012, 12:38 AM

Can someone tell me what Bosch filter replaces the Supertech ST7317.

JBourquin · 05-06-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dernp

Can someone tell me what Bosch filter replaces the Supertech ST7317.

Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.

Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.

Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.

Ragaroc · 05-06-2012, 09:48 AM

I went to a cycle shop and picked up some pieces for our 750 Spirit. I asked about the 10-40 oil and the fellow there said that a motorcycle motor oil was best..but that a diesel rated oil would work fine...I guess the zinc/phosphorous additives that's been EPA mandated/regulated removed from most motor oil these days are probably a good thing for the gears in your transmission...hence the 'use diesel oil' advice.

I bought Fuchs motorcycle 10-40 at the store....it wasn't particularly expensive.

slowride298 · 05-10-2012, 05:06 PM

Guys I really appreciate all the great info on oil, more info than I hoped for, you guys are the best!

shadowrider482002 · 05-10-2012, 10:49 PM

T6 here too.

slowride298 · 05-17-2012, 03:10 PM

Anyone out there use Bel Ray oil in their Shadow?

rrounds · 05-17-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slowride298

Anyone out there use Bel Ray oil in their Shadow?

You ride a Shadow, why spend that type of money on oil that will not protect your bike any better than Rotella T6

ROD

"Captain D" · 05-17-2012, 03:43 PM

Castrol 10W-40 in mine too...
I use 10W-40 in all the vehicles/farm equipment motors...
I have never used synthetic oils as yet...
My son swears by Synthetic oils...

slowride298 · 05-17-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rrounds

You ride a Shadow, why spend that type of money on oil that will not protect your bike any better than Rotella T6

ROD

I guess Bel Ray is good, just very costly?

05-17-2012, 03:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,784	Castrol 10W-40 in mine too... I use 10W-40 in all the vehicles/farm equipment motors... I have never used synthetic oils as yet... My son swears by Synthetic oils... __________________ `98 VT750 A.C.E. Motorcycle Rider Rights Activist www.mrf.org www.MSF-USA.org www.ABATEGA.org ABATE member 36yrs. http://www.ama-cycle.org/ Elect "Motorcycle friendly" government officials ONLY!

05-06-2012, 12:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
poundemin Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 47	I switched to the Rotella T 15-40 and started experiencing a lot of clutch slippage. Maybe the old girl got used to whatever the PO had put in her. Changing back next weekend to 10-40 of whatever is cheapest. Leonard

05-06-2012, 09:48 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ragaroc Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	I went to a cycle shop and picked up some pieces for our 750 Spirit. I asked about the 10-40 oil and the fellow there said that a motorcycle motor oil was best..but that a diesel rated oil would work fine...I guess the zinc/phosphorous additives that's been EPA mandated/regulated removed from most motor oil these days are probably a good thing for the gears in your transmission...hence the 'use diesel oil' advice. I bought Fuchs motorcycle 10-40 at the store....it wasn't particularly expensive.

05-10-2012, 05:06 PM	#35 (permalink)
slowride298 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 48	Guys I really appreciate all the great info on oil, more info than I hoped for, you guys are the best!

05-10-2012, 10:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
shadowrider482002 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lincoln,CA. Posts: 198	T6 here too.

05-17-2012, 03:10 PM	#37 (permalink)
slowride298 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 48	Anyone out there use Bel Ray oil in their Shadow?

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