Oil I've never seen

[Grez007]

Does anyone use this? My brother in law thinks it's good stuff. Would it be suitable for my 83VR or would the full synthetic be asking for clutch slippage?

[BlueSky]

Never saw that brand before but it says on the bottle that it meets the JASO spec so it should be good. Being synthetic doesn't matter.

[Flyinfool]

I am not sure, it does not state anywhere that it is compatible with a wet clutch.

Worst case it will cause the clutch to slip, in which case you will need to change it out to an oil that will work with a wet clutch.

[RedRider]

http://docs.mystiklubes.com/msds_pi/M20080.pdf

 

Looks like you are good to go. Last line in Applications: "It is designed to be used in wet clutch applications that require JASO MA quality oil."

 

That's a fairly inexpensive full synthetic.

 

RR

[BlueSky]

The Japanese motorcycle specification JASO MA is for wet clutch motorcycles. So, if it says it meets that spec it's good for wet clutches.

 

Most four-stroke motorcycles with wet clutches need a JASO MA oil. Japanese standard for special oil which can be used in 4-stroke motorcycle engine with one oil system for engine, gearbox and wet clutch system. Fluid is non-friction modified.

JASO Oil Specifications - oilspecifications.org

http://www.oilspecifications.org/jaso.php

[Liptoss]

My two cents... stick with dino oil. I used HD V-Twin synthetic once in both my '06 VMAX and '84 XJ750RL and after a few starts, the starter clutch, clack clack clack, didn't engage.

My thoughts... old motor designs like straight up dino oil.

Simply learn to change your oil at more frequent intervals than if you use a semi or synthetic. More importantly use a quality oil filter as well.