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Old 04-30-2007, 11:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 04-30-2007, 11:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Mobil 1 t synthetic racing oil, Belray chain wax. at first glance, the oil seems expensive, 45 to 50 bucks for the 1 gallon container needed. But it is specced for the bike and only gets changed out every 6000 miles, so I find it a good value
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Old 04-30-2007, 11:50 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Oh boy another oil thread...

Mobile One V-Twin 20-50

Chain lube. Used to use PJ1. Seemed to sling to much off.
Just switched to Chain Wax by maxima racing oils. Made the change based on recommendation of a friend that has been using it on his Sprint. Seems to stick really well. Do apply to warm chain.

If you have a Cycle Gear store close by sign up for a catalog,newsletter whatever. If you get the catalog mailed direct it usually has discount coupons for whatever. Can save a few $$ on oil that way.
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Old 04-30-2007, 12:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Rotella T Synthetic and PJ1 Blue label.
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50. Full Synthetic

Dupont Teflon multi-lube
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Mobile 1 V twin 20-50. I changed to Chain Wax because it does not seem to build up on the chain and attract dirt. I was using BelRay and while it does not fling off, it seemed to just build up on the chain.
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Old 04-30-2007, 01:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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PJ1 ,,,,MOBILE 1 4T RACING OIL,,,,I TRIED THE MOBILE 1
FULLY SYNTHETIC AND AMES OIL AND THE CLUTCH CHATTERED LIKE A STUCK PIG, I GOT THE TRIUMPH OIL AND IT DIDNT CHATTER ANY MORE BUT THE CLUTCH CHATTER THING IS A PROBLEM? WITH THE 01'S,,,,4 LITRE'S 52 BUCKS,
FILTER 8 TO 10 BUCKS AND DONT FORGET THE CRUSH WASHER FOR THE DRAIN PLUG
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Old 04-30-2007, 02:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Silkolene Pro 4 15w-50 full synthetic race oil, the chain gets PJ1 blue, but I have a bunch of different half empty cans of chain lube sitting around so its a bit of pot luck.
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Old 04-30-2007, 02:07 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Mobil 4T Racing and Maxima Chain wax.
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Old 04-30-2007, 04:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Oil: Full syn 20w-50 for 3 season riding in the Northeast - You being south may want to go a bit heavier. Can't remember the brand but as long as it meets the spex, I don't really care.

Chain: Maxima Chain Wax - zero fling (not like that Castrol krap) and I find I like the smell. No kidding.

You didn't ask but....

Oil filter is KN-191 which is great because it has a hex nut on top for install / removal without an oil filter wrench. Not so great that it doesn't come with the 14mm crush washer but you can get this anywhere for a buck or less.

After futzing around different shops to get the oil, filter (special order) and crush washer, I've decided that I'm better off just ordering the whole oil change kit from Brent at newbonneville.com like I did last year. Would have saved a few bucks as well.

Who says you can do better locally???? Not me.

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