Author Topic: Oil choice for Bandit 1200-Finally found it (Read 33121 times)

rocketman1 · « **on:** December 17, 2005, 06:47:36 AM »

The normal oil for use in a Bandit is 10w40,some guys are using 20W50 in in summer, more power, bike runs cooler
Has anyone got any thoughts on this choice of oil?

PS 2months later...
Hey I found the OIL, Motul 5100 10W-40, I cannot believe the difference, runs smoother, faster, more economical, quieter, and cooler, no wonder all the racing bikes use it. Should have used it ages ago.

rider123 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2005, 07:17:41 AM »

Oh no! An oil topic!!

If you don't fell like experimenting and you like to change your oil at normal intervals. Using Castrol GTX 10-40 will be fine for years and years. HOwever if you like to experiment a bit just make sure it doesn't say "energy conserving" on the back and you'll be ok. Alot of people like Mobil 1 15w50 synthetic, you can change the oil in longer intervals and it holds up better and allows smoother shifting.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2005, 08:45:52 AM »

Try these threads (found using the search function) and good luck in your decision.

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=2351&highlight=oil

and another....

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=529&highlight=oil

and finally (though there are others)

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=281&highlight=oil

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2005, 09:01:38 AM »

All of the following threads need a parental warning attached...

Oil
Chain vs. shaft
Faired vs. naked
Politics
Religion
helmet vs. skull

I've seen too much violence not to mention it.

Big Bo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2005, 12:31:27 PM »

Mobil 1.

PaulVS · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2005, 12:51:47 PM »

Mobil 1 15w50, year 'round.

Believe the hype.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2005, 02:20:08 PM »

AMSOIL

I've never used it - I just love the controversy!!!!!!!!

BlkJello · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2005, 02:24:25 PM »

Mobil 1 15w50 Noticably smoother shifting.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2005, 02:37:06 PM »

Shell Rotella 15w40 dino... save your hard earned money.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2005, 06:48:24 PM »

Here we go.....

Red01 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2005, 08:48:21 PM »

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2005, 01:03:02 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

MMM +1 with garlic.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2005, 02:24:01 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I just use the olive oil havent been able to find a virgin in a while!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2005, 07:42:24 PM »

Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"

Quote from: "Red01"
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I just use the olive oil havent been able to find a virgin in a while!

Ah, yes, slippery, but rare!

Slider · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:33:24 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Extra Virgin Olive Oil[/quote

Popeye will hate you!