Stitch65 Posted June 19, 2010 #1 Posted June 19, 2010 Alright darn it....! I read it in the owners manual too so I know this site is right on but c'mon... really? Oil type/grade If temperature does not go below 40 F (5 C) Yamalube 4-cycle oil/SAE 20W40 type SE If temperature does not go above 60 F(15C) SAE 10W30 type SE I live in c o l o r a d o .... it is often above 60F and often below 40F (especially in the hills) So what now? 10W-40? Stupid question I know but in all my years of working for Toyota and Honda (cars) I've never seen anything like that. Hmmmpph.... LOL Many thanks to Dano for the help earlier... pics to come Dano, I promise. That way you can run this FNG through the ringer too.... LOL Kelly
Sylvester Posted June 19, 2010 #2 Posted June 19, 2010 Yep, I run 10W-40 without any problems here in Charlotte NC.
Dano Posted June 20, 2010 #4 Posted June 20, 2010 Most guys use the Rotella 15w-40,works great for us. You're welcome, BTW, anytime.
G7mag Posted June 20, 2010 #5 Posted June 20, 2010 I run 20-50 amsoil and motorcote and I'm very happy with it.
eazyduzzit Posted June 20, 2010 #6 Posted June 20, 2010 I run 15W40 in TN. It gets way below 40, and way above 60 here.
Yammer Dan Posted June 20, 2010 #7 Posted June 20, 2010 20W50 year round for me and I am in Canada. BRad Thats what I run. Castrol Dino Oil for 45yrs and never a oil related problem. Use a good oil and change it regular is the most important thing.
KiteSquid Posted June 21, 2010 #8 Posted June 21, 2010 Stitch65, What year and model (e.g.: RSV or Tour Dulexe) is you bike? What page of the manual did you find this informaiton on??? I cant find it in mine. I have a 2007 RSV and on page 9-1 there is a chart that sayto use 10W30 from 10-100 F and to use 20w40 from 40-120 F air tempss. I normally use Rotella T6 full synthetic all year which is 5W-40 and JASO MA certified so it meats warantee requirements.
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