BikeMaster Full-Synthetic Engine Oil

[hkamjr]

Aloha, anyone used BikeMaster Full-Synthetic Engine Oil before? Any thoughts since they're priced right at $12 a quart. Thanks.

[KenP]

Aloha, anyone used BikeMaster Full-Synthetic Engine Oil before? Any thoughts since they're priced right at $12 a quart. Thanks.

 

I'm no expert, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.... :>)

 

I use this as a good resource: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

 

Me personally, I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 Dino, which is what a lot of the folks here seem to like. I also noted some test results on the above website from dino oil after several thousand miles for reference.

 

My .02 FWIW......

[FreezyRider]

If you want to run a full synthetic, why not Rotella T6 which is 5W40 and rated for use in motorcycles as well. You can buy a gallon jug at WalMart for about $21....as opposed to $12 per quart for the Bikemaster!!

 

I have used the T6 in 2 Goldwings and 2 RSV's, great oil!

 

Joe

[Miles]

BTW, I happen to peek inside a local truck store the other day, as I was meeting with GeorgeS to hand off my CarbonOne lift adapter, and that is where we met, and they have the Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic oil priced at...$ 16.95 for a gallon jug. That is cheap.

 

I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, but at this price, it might make me a convert to Shell Rotella synth.

 

[JohnT]

I'm running the Rotella synthetic right now and have had no problems at all. Shifts well, no funny noises, no smoke, and no engine seizure. And it's priced right.

[dfitzbiz]

:sign yeah that:Been using Rotella Synthetic for the last 70,000 miles. I am now at 100,900. The old '99 still runs like new. I change oil and filter every 5000-6000 miles.

[hkamjr]

BTW, I happen to peek inside a local truck store the other day, as I was meeting with GeorgeS to hand off my CarbonOne lift adapter, and that is where we met, and they have the Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic oil priced at...$ 16.95 for a gallon jug. That is cheap.

 

I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, but at this price, it might make me a convert to Shell Rotella synth.

 

 

Thanks everyone, and Miles you're missing a state to complete your US riding map. You should make arrangements to get out here in Hawaii so you can complete your US riding map.

[hkamjr]

:lightbulb:BikeMaster finally responded to my inquiry and referred me to this website regarding Japanese manufacturer requirements http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/JASO_MA_JASO_MB.php.