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ish19 · 08-22-2008, 06:26 PM

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07M50Limited · 08-22-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

I was using Amsoil in my M50 and then in my C90. My C90 developed a knocking in the engine on cold start ups, it went away after she was warm but would return next morning. I consulted the Intruder/C90 owners forum and discovered a lot of owners using Amsoil had the same problem. The problem went away with the use of Shell Rotella T 5W-40 Synthetic (Blue Jug). It took a few hundred Kilometers but it did the trick.

...cant beat it , and it cost less

conrad · 08-23-2008, 10:13 AM

Rotella T 5W-40

dmsween · 08-23-2008, 10:34 AM

Rotella is good stuff. I went with 5w-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic NON-ENERGY CONSERVING. It's designed for diesel trucks but its been working good. It has special additives to help with shear, which should be good for our transmissions.

hammersfan · 08-23-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dmsween

Rotella is good stuff. I went with 5w-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic NON-ENERGY CONSERVING. It's designed for diesel trucks but its been working good. It has special additives to help with shear, which should be good for our transmissions.

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junior264 · 08-23-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclesinct

That's why I don't go to an auto parts place for a car or a motorcycle, I go to the dealership and talk to the head of the maintenance dept. The dealership I go to the guy is usually out front, and I flag him down, his names Brian, and I say Brian I want to do xyz with the bike, and he gives me the stuff I need. Never steered me wrong, and it can always be compared to what is in the manual if your still paranoid. But your comment is part of my little rant, I wouldn't even mention "auto" parts anything to someone unsure about what to do with their motorcycle. I know what you meant by your comment, I just wouldn't want someone now thinking they could go to autozone and use whatever the drooling cashier that can't even learn how to properly tuck in his shirt says they should use in their bike. Besides I would like to think you might be able to hold the dealership to some responsibility if they sold you the wrong product, maybe not, I'm not going to get into that debate with anyone. But ask yourself this, do you want to ask the guy in Wal-mart of the certified suzuki tech at your dealership? There is always a chance the tech would be wrong, but I'd rather take my chances with them.

AGREE 100%

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conrad In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: CT Posts: 118	Rotella T 5W-40

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dmsween Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '07 M50 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 38	Rotella is good stuff. I went with 5w-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic NON-ENERGY CONSERVING. It's designed for diesel trucks but its been working good. It has special additives to help with shear, which should be good for our transmissions.

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