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shaun82af · 09-16-2007, 10:48 PM

I have read the threads about motorcyle oil vs car oil. So I went out looking for the motorcyle oil and came up with nothing. Where are you guys getting motorcycle oil from? I guessing the stealership will have it, but at what price? I am in the SEATAC McChord AFB area if anyone knows of places to get it in the local area. Thanks for any help.

Breeze · 09-16-2007, 11:31 PM

I use Amsoil 10 W 40. Try the dealership. I pay about $8 a Qt.

jughead4india · 09-17-2007, 01:55 AM

I got Mobil1 Fully Synthetic from Auto Zone

Easy Rider · 09-17-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jughead4india

I got Mobil1 Fully Synthetic from Auto Zone

Me too. 10W40 is all they stock but that should be good for about 95% of the bikes on the road. Also about $8 a quart. The store I use has it on a seperate display......NOT with the other cage oils.

I've heard that some of the larger WalMarts carry petro bike oil.

Smurf · 09-17-2007, 11:19 AM

Valvoline 10-W-40, NAPA Auto Parts.

About the same price 6 to 8 dollars a quart.

conrad · 09-17-2007, 11:52 AM

Shell Rotella T 5W-40 synthetic available @ Wal-mart. About $15/gal

Easy Rider · 09-17-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by conrad

Shell Rotella T 5W-40 synthetic available @ Wal-mart. About $15/gal

OK, I've just GOT to ask.............

Are you guys sure that the Rotella T is really a synthetic?
I've glanced at some of the cans/bottles/jugs briefly and didn't see any mention of synthetic.

I'm gonna have to take a closer look, I guess. ??

Rockhead · 09-17-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

OK, I've just GOT to ask.............

Are you guys sure that the Rotella T is really a synthetic?
I've glanced at some of the cans/bottles/jugs briefly and didn't see any mention of synthetic.

I'm gonna have to take a closer look, I guess. ??

It's a faux......

dwnthehatch · 09-17-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

OK, I've just GOT to ask.............

Are you guys sure that the Rotella T is really a synthetic?
I've glanced at some of the cans/bottles/jugs briefly and didn't see any mention of synthetic.

I'm gonna have to take a closer look, I guess. ??

I just went and took a picture for you. I use it in my 98 Nighthawk as well.

daddyo · 09-17-2007, 09:09 PM

Where I live the price for motorcycle oil is all within a few cents wheather I buy it at walmart or the dealer. Sence the dealer is closer I can say it is cheeper when you facter in the price of fuel.

devilboy26 · 09-23-2007, 06:38 PM

Down here in Hot steaming Florida I use Mobil 1 V-Twin Full synthetic
20-50W I used 10-40W last time and the high heat and rpms broke it down and it got real dirty in 2000 miles....

ranger04 · 09-23-2007, 10:32 PM

i use royal purple max-cycle synthetic oil 10w-40(semi-synthetic it think)
about $7 a quart from summit racing

adricon · 09-23-2007, 10:40 PM

I also use the royal purple max-cycle synthetic oil 10w-40

jmckell · 05-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Since my other thread was closed, I just got back from the dealership and the gave me 20w 50 4 cycle oil for my M50.

Is that right? should I use something else?

mrcandyman · 05-01-2008, 08:39 PM

You're in Texas so it should be fine. 10W 40 is normal for our bikes.

jmckell · 05-01-2008, 09:24 PM

Thanks

SuzukiBD · 05-01-2008, 10:00 PM

My Auto Zone had the Valvoline motorcycle oil. It was across the aisle from all the other oils.

Ray Nielsen · 05-01-2008, 11:08 PM

I've been using Mobil 1, 15W-50 gold cap oil ever since it was introduced a few years ago. It doesn't have friction modifiers, is synthetic and seems to work well in my M50 with changes about every 4-5 K miles. I also used the previous 15W-50 Mobil 1 synthetic in previous bikes since about 1983, again with good results. I usually put on about 15-30 K miles/year and the highest mileage I've reached is 179K on an "83 Gold Wing -- it's still running in a friend's possession.

I like being able to buy a quart, if needed, at almost any Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target store. Many auto parts stores handle it too.

Oil analysis by Blackstone Laboratories in Fort Wayne, IN document that it's doing the job over the long haul. I've even had good analysis when using it for 9200 miles in a Suzuki Bandit 1200 on a very long trip. Lots of life left according to Blackstone.

Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis, MN

jmckell · 05-01-2008, 11:18 PM

My next change I will start the process of switching over to synthetic.

My bike only has 5500 miles on it.

I am glad I changed the oil, the previous owner didn't have it changed in a while. The oil that came out what pretty dark.

After I changed it I took her for a ride, I believe I heard her tell me she loved me for changing her oil.

imphilb · 05-02-2008, 09:14 AM

I've used Mobil One in my cars and trucks for a long time and swear by it. At their website they have two synthetics specially formulated for motorcycles. A 10W-40 and a 20W-50.

You can read about them here:
Motorcycle Oils

09-16-2007, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaun82af Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Limited '07 Location: Lakewood WA Posts: 37	motorcycle oil I have read the threads about motorcyle oil vs car oil. So I went out looking for the motorcyle oil and came up with nothing. Where are you guys getting motorcycle oil from? I guessing the stealership will have it, but at what price? I am in the SEATAC McChord AFB area if anyone knows of places to get it in the local area. Thanks for any help.

09-17-2007, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Valvoline 10-W-40, NAPA Auto Parts. About the same price 6 to 8 dollars a quart. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

09-23-2007, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
devilboy26 In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2008 Victory Vision Tour Premium Steel Grey Location: Central Florida Posts: 147	Down here in Hot steaming Florida I use Mobil 1 V-Twin Full synthetic 20-50W I used 10-40W last time and the high heat and rpms broke it down and it got real dirty in 2000 miles.... __________________ Ride Safe with a HARD STIFF One!

09-23-2007, 10:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ranger04 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,097	i use royal purple max-cycle synthetic oil 10w-40(semi-synthetic it think) about $7 a quart from summit racing __________________ Pics of Bike -MySpace-http://copronymous.com/images/M50-MANUAL.pdf

05-01-2008, 10:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
SuzukiBD Puddle Runner Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Virginia-Near Winchester Posts: 350	My Auto Zone had the Valvoline motorcycle oil. It was across the aisle from all the other oils. __________________ 2006 Suzuki C50T I have a feeling I'm the square peg trying to fit in a round hole.

09-16-2007, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	I use Amsoil 10 W 40. Try the dealership. I pay about $8 a Qt.

09-17-2007, 01:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
jughead4india In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 112	I got Mobil1 Fully Synthetic from Auto Zone

09-17-2007, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
conrad In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: CT Posts: 118	Shell Rotella T 5W-40 synthetic available @ Wal-mart. About $15/gal

09-17-2007, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
daddyo Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 06 m50 gray Location: sterling hts mi Posts: 65	Where I live the price for motorcycle oil is all within a few cents wheather I buy it at walmart or the dealer. Sence the dealer is closer I can say it is cheeper when you facter in the price of fuel.

09-23-2007, 10:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
adricon Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 06 m50 / 08 Jackpot Location: Prince George. B.C Canada Posts: 52	I also use the royal purple max-cycle synthetic oil 10w-40

05-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
jmckell Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 230	Since my other thread was closed, I just got back from the dealership and the gave me 20w 50 4 cycle oil for my M50. Is that right? should I use something else?

05-01-2008, 08:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
mrcandyman Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 163	You're in Texas so it should be fine. 10W 40 is normal for our bikes.

05-01-2008, 09:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
jmckell Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 230	Thanks

05-01-2008, 11:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ray Nielsen In Training Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 139	I've been using Mobil 1, 15W-50 gold cap oil ever since it was introduced a few years ago. It doesn't have friction modifiers, is synthetic and seems to work well in my M50 with changes about every 4-5 K miles. I also used the previous 15W-50 Mobil 1 synthetic in previous bikes since about 1983, again with good results. I usually put on about 15-30 K miles/year and the highest mileage I've reached is 179K on an "83 Gold Wing -- it's still running in a friend's possession. I like being able to buy a quart, if needed, at almost any Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target store. Many auto parts stores handle it too. Oil analysis by Blackstone Laboratories in Fort Wayne, IN document that it's doing the job over the long haul. I've even had good analysis when using it for 9200 miles in a Suzuki Bandit 1200 on a very long trip. Lots of life left according to Blackstone. Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis, MN

05-01-2008, 11:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
jmckell Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '05 Suzuki M50 Blk Location: DFW, TX Posts: 230	My next change I will start the process of switching over to synthetic. My bike only has 5500 miles on it. I am glad I changed the oil, the previous owner didn't have it changed in a while. The oil that came out what pretty dark. After I changed it I took her for a ride, I believe I heard her tell me she loved me for changing her oil.

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05-02-2008, 09:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
imphilb Newbie Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Ed. Location: Aurora, OH Posts: 22	Check out Mobil One website I've used Mobil One in my cars and trucks for a long time and swear by it. At their website they have two synthetics specially formulated for motorcycles. A 10W-40 and a 20W-50. You can read about them here: Motorcycle Oils

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