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mycaptainkite · 06-01-2012, 10:08 AM

Probably a common question but.. I'm going to do an oil change on my '85 Honda VT500C.. what kind of oil is the best to use? Thanks.

cl65ame · 06-01-2012, 10:12 AM

look in the oilology sticky. Use either what the manual recommends or whatever your heart desires so long as it is NOT energy conserving oil.

The Fan Favourite here is Shell Rotella. I am currently using Honda GN-4

-AJ · 06-01-2012, 10:36 AM

do not use car oil.

"Captain D" · 06-01-2012, 10:49 AM

Check with MOM!!!
I use Castrol GTX 10W-40 as MOM suggests 10W-40 for my climate and riding conditions...
MOM has all the answers,
"D"

GiveItToMikey · 06-01-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by "Captain D"

Check with MOM!!!
I use Castrol GTX 10W-40 as MOM suggests 10W-40 for my climate and riding conditions...
MOM has all the answers,
"D"

Check with DAD, too!!!

DAD agrees with MOM.

I use Castrol GTX 10W-40.

Father knows best!

mycaptainkite · 06-05-2012, 12:07 AM

So the Rotella T.. that is just general motor oil, right? It's not specifically for motorcycles? Will this be okay with my '85 Honda VT500?

dernp · 06-05-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mycaptainkite

So the Rotella T.. that is just general motor oil, right? It's not specifically for motorcycles? Will this be okay with my '85 Honda VT500?

Rotella T is a heavy duty diesel oil 15w40 and is certified JASO MA which makes it a motorcycle oil. Rotella T6 is the synth version 5w40. Both excellent oils.

mooseonshadow · 06-05-2012, 03:16 AM

I just switched to rotella t6 because it's cheaper than the actevo i was running and you can find it pretty much anywhere

egold54 · 06-05-2012, 07:13 AM

I also use T6 just seemed to be the oil of choice here. I've been very happy since I switched.

ButchA · 06-05-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by egold54

I also use T6 just seemed to be the oil of choice here. I've been very happy since I switched.

+1 Rotella T6 is amazing oil! My Aero 750 runs real quiet and shifts so smooth, that I will be using it from now on.

06-01-2012, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
mycaptainkite Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	Best oil to use Probably a common question but.. I'm going to do an oil change on my '85 Honda VT500C.. what kind of oil is the best to use? Thanks.

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-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	do not use car oil. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

06-01-2012, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,730	Check with MOM!!! I use Castrol GTX 10W-40 as MOM suggests 10W-40 for my climate and riding conditions... MOM has all the answers, "D" __________________ `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!

06-05-2012, 03:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
mooseonshadow Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: carthage mo Posts: 11	I just switched to rotella t6 because it's cheaper than the actevo i was running and you can find it pretty much anywhere __________________ I/m Ron and I'm a bikeaholic

06-05-2012, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
egold54 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Windsor , Connecticut Posts: 256	I also use T6 just seemed to be the oil of choice here. I've been very happy since I switched. __________________ 1996 VT1100C

06-05-2012, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
mycaptainkite Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	So the Rotella T.. that is just general motor oil, right? It's not specifically for motorcycles? Will this be okay with my '85 Honda VT500?

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