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ReverendBell · 11-04-2012, 06:16 PM

Ok so this may be a dumb question. I have an 03 VLX and I was wondering what type of oil I should use or what everyone might recommend.

gypsy · 11-04-2012, 06:41 PM

there is a excellent "sticky" post on this forum. do read it, it found it very informative.

04LowShadow · 11-04-2012, 06:49 PM

Here ya go

Oilology

knucklebuster69 · 11-04-2012, 06:51 PM

Make sure whatever oil you choose, it is wet clutch compatible. I use oil that is specificly labeled motorcycle oil. But that's me...best of luck to you.

kacealraid · 11-04-2012, 06:54 PM

I use T6 Rotella and it works just find. It's really up to you and what makes you comfortable, though.

knucklebuster69 · 11-04-2012, 06:56 PM

If you want to know what brand of oil I use, P/M me and I'll tell you.

gmck · 11-04-2012, 07:14 PM

you want an oil that is suitable for your climate. 10w 40 will most likely work. Then decide synthetic or convential. The sticky on oil is great. I've settled on Mobil 1. 10w40 mc oil. mostly because with the extreeme heat here I felt better with synthetic and Mobil 1. Many good choises available however and most will protect your bike just fine

04LowShadow · 11-04-2012, 07:17 PM

Big thing no matter what brand you use make sure it DOES NOT SAY "Energy Conserving" one the bottle or gal. jug. Ive used the Mobile 10w40 Motocycle oil and I have used the Shell Rotella T6. Only thing I noticed with the Rotella was more valve noise.

rkforrest · 11-04-2012, 07:54 PM

Honda GN4

ReverendBell · 11-04-2012, 08:05 PM

Thanks everyone for the info.

11-04-2012, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReverendBell Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 44	Oil type Ok so this may be a dumb question. I have an 03 VLX and I was wondering what type of oil I should use or what everyone might recommend.

11-04-2012, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
04LowShadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 320	Here ya go Oilology __________________ 04 Aero 750 Cobra HP Pro Exhaust,Wrapped De-snorkeled,K&N AF, Dyno Jet JK Blue Collar Bobbers 31" Drag bars and Risers, Avon Grips,Baron Tach Goodrich Braided SS/Black Teflon front brake line, EBC HH Front brakes/EBC Rear shoes ScootMods 4" Control Extensions ScootWorks Front/Rear 1.5 Lowering Kit Shaved Stock Seat (Self made) Flush Mount Tag (Self made)

11-04-2012, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
04LowShadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 320	Big thing no matter what brand you use make sure it DOES NOT SAY "Energy Conserving" one the bottle or gal. jug. Ive used the Mobile 10w40 Motocycle oil and I have used the Shell Rotella T6. Only thing I noticed with the Rotella was more valve noise. __________________ 04 Aero 750 Cobra HP Pro Exhaust,Wrapped De-snorkeled,K&N AF, Dyno Jet JK Blue Collar Bobbers 31" Drag bars and Risers, Avon Grips,Baron Tach Goodrich Braided SS/Black Teflon front brake line, EBC HH Front brakes/EBC Rear shoes ScootMods 4" Control Extensions ScootWorks Front/Rear 1.5 Lowering Kit Shaved Stock Seat (Self made) Flush Mount Tag (Self made)

11-04-2012, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
gypsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: tijeras, nm Posts: 309	there is a excellent "sticky" post on this forum. do read it, it found it very informative.

11-04-2012, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
knucklebuster69 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stanwood, WA. Posts: 83	Make sure whatever oil you choose, it is wet clutch compatible. I use oil that is specificly labeled motorcycle oil. But that's me...best of luck to you.

11-04-2012, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
knucklebuster69 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stanwood, WA. Posts: 83	If you want to know what brand of oil I use, P/M me and I'll tell you.

11-04-2012, 07:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
gmck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,276	you want an oil that is suitable for your climate. 10w 40 will most likely work. Then decide synthetic or convential. The sticky on oil is great. I've settled on Mobil 1. 10w40 mc oil. mostly because with the extreeme heat here I felt better with synthetic and Mobil 1. Many good choises available however and most will protect your bike just fine

11-04-2012, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
ReverendBell Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 44	Thanks everyone for the info.

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