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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: android12 on August 30, 2011, 10:33:23 PM

Title: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: android12 on August 30, 2011, 10:33:23 PM

First off SORRY! I know this is a really tired subject. My local Suzuki dealership isnt a dealership anymore beacause Suzuki is charging to much. And I havent seen any previous threads since 2005. So... whats best synthetic NON motorcycle oil so I dont have to pay shipping/handling? I heard Rotella T6 synthetic does NOT have friction modifiers? Again sorry for same tired thread but I know the manufacturers change formula it seems yearly. Red what u use?

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: PaulVS on August 31, 2011, 12:07:44 AM

Mobil 1 15w50 in the 5qt jug from Walmart

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: android12 on August 31, 2011, 12:49:34 AM

Thanks Paul, 15w-50? You been using it awhile? I use mobile 1 in my vehicles. No worries about weight difference or friction modifiers? I know this is a beaten dead horse.

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: Red01 on August 31, 2011, 12:30:48 PM

I prefer not to go quite so heavy... especially here in temperate WA. 
Shell Rotella T is available in 15W40 in jugs at wallyworld, too - and is usually cheaper than Mobil1.  Diesel rated oils don't have friction modifiers and have a high shear strength suitable for bikes like Bandits that share engine and gearbox oil.

You don't normally find the friction modifiers in oils 40 weight and heavier - especially if you go with a diesel rated oil.

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: pmackie on August 31, 2011, 08:42:15 PM

Hi Android12

You might want to check out some of the following threads.

For those who care, the Canadian spec XD-3 Extra 0W-40 has be renamed (in Canada) Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 0W-40. I don't think you will find this product in the states. The other product that I have some experience with that should be pretty similar North and South of the Border is the Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40. For many US guys, the Shell Rotella T 0W-40 Diesel oil seems to be pretty easy to get. For the Air/Oil Cooled Bandit, with no CAT in the exhaust, most HD Diesel engine oils meeting CJ-4 specs should work just fine.

I'm with Red01, SAE 40 (0W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40) should be adequate, unless your local temps is very hot. (Of course I'm from Canada, so don't always know what hot is  :stickpoke:)


http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=8913.0
http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=8263.msg62450#msg62450
http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=4607.msg34061#msg34061
http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=3835.0

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: android12 on August 31, 2011, 11:09:42 PM

Hey thanks all, I think Ill try the Rotella t6 synthetic. Hey Red we should ride sometime. Im way down in Lacey but would love a good ride. I have next week off.

Title: Re: Best Synthetic non motorcycle oil?
Post by: Red01 on September 01, 2011, 12:31:52 PM

Just got back from a week long m/c road trip (PMackie -above- was along for a good part of it  :thumb: ). 
I less than two weeks I'm off to Hawaii for 10 days, so I'm working all I can to pay for all this time off. 
Might be free late in the month?