Dubguy85 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Says like $16 a gallon... Thinking about going to this for my track bike.. I change my oil every 2 or 3 track days. Anyone using it? http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.htmlhttp://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=119176&highlight=gsxr600+oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Not me. I spend $50.00 on oil and filter per change for MC specific Synthetic oil and a OEM filter. Oil is not a place I wish to cheap out. If you change it every third track day it is still only just a bit more than $16.00 per track day. Why take a chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUYZFR1 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I use it in my dirtbike, CRF250R. Haven't had any issues and it's been 4 years. I change it every 2-3 practice days. Thought about switching the R1 over to it but haven't yet. I've heard a lot of people use it in streetbikes with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Not me. I spend $50.00 on oil and filter per change for MC specific Synthetic oil and a OEM filter. Oil is not a place I wish to cheap out. If you change it every third track day it is still only just a bit more than $16.00 per track day. Why take a chance?Thats the thing, its not taking a chance if its been tested for 4 or 5 years. I don't mind paying extra $16 if its worth it, but if its not, I don't wanna just waste money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asian900ss Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Go the extra few bucks if you plan to keep your bike for a while. I think Mobile 1 MXT4 is the best. They may have changed the name to Mobile 1 Race T4, but its the best that I have found. And the best place to get it is UDF. Best luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thats the thing, its not taking a chance if its been tested for 4 or 5 years. I don't mind paying extra $16 if its worth it, but if its not, I don't wanna just waste money.If I can find a reputable test that uses Rotella in a bike that is just like mine for maybe........50,000 or 100,000 miles than yes I agree. Till then Ill stick with what I know is made for the high RPM that our motorcycles see as well as the high loads our transmission gears see and is wet clutch safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I use Rotella 15w-40 in everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Go the extra few bucks if you plan to keep your bike for a while. I think Mobile 1 MXT4 is the best. They may have changed the name to Mobile 1 Race T4, but its the best that I have found. And the best place to get it is UDF. Best luckIt has been changed to Racing 4T... sometimes you can still find old stock label MX4T. And quit telling people my UDF secret damn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 been using the rotella blue bottle for about 3 years on the street/track bike with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 i just use amsoil cause it's not that much more expensive, and probably cause i don't know any better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Go look at the engine take apart thread that was posted here.... Shell Rotella and 100k miles later still had original tool marks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I used it in my 750, wouldn't use ne thing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) There does seem to be quite a following of Rotella, lots of the touing bikes guys are using it. I'm not there yet, but curious. For the moment I'm on M1 Mx4T 10-40 or 4T Racing as its called now. -Really I think it comes down to - as long as you change your oil at resonable intervals, there is no bad oil.-- BTW I went to the local QSL bike night and there was a funny drag car in the parking lot. Guess what oil they are using? Yeah - Rotella.. Edited May 10, 2010 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schap Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I've been using it for a couple of years and recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Great in the Sv. I use a K&N filter just for the hex, helps with the chin fairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 For fuel on the fire----http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.htmlhttp://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.html http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0310_oil/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Used it for the first time, the 6T full synthetic a lot of people on the venture forum have used it for years and it also has the rating on the bottle that is required for my bike "New Rotella T -T6 oils have motorcycle "JASO MA" approval " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 For fuel on the fire----http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.htmlhttp://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.htmlhttp://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0310_oil/index.html That calsci article is AWESOME! I learned a HUGE amount on oil from there! Rotella works GREAT for the constant mesh gears in the transmission, since it still retains a lot of the high pressure additives, not to mention the 15w40 range means it doesn't need as much of the viscosity modifiers of say, a 10w40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attackpainter Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Maxima 0/30rr ftw. Best race oil hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I almost made the switch, but got nervous about the clutch. I use Honda GN4 and change it every two days. The transmission really shreds it though, it goes in like 10w30 and comes out like water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I use it on occasion and a purolator pure one filter when possible (dont have one that fits the gsxr's) The R1 and Zx10 get the purolator filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I Just started using Rotella 15w40 dino, without any issues. I spent hours researching this oil, and found a lot of good info at www.bobistheoilguy.com You will find a lot of happy bikers that use it, and our happy with the results. Also, check out this link from the Shell website. They have a TL 1000 owner who races his bike, using Rotella. Look how clean his motor is after 65k.http://www.shellusserver.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3081&page=1#Post3081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Speaking as an engineer; I looked into the Rotella during previous threads on oil, and saw that there are compelling reasons to use the Rotella in a motorcycle. Although I still prefer to use a JASO-MA semi-synthetic motorcycle oil. Cheap or not.Speaking as a smartass; Oh yes, I always use API CJ-4 diesel truck oil in my diesel truck motorcycle. No, wait... Edited May 11, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newOldUser Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I've been using it and lots of people on the Vulcan 750 website ( http://www.vn750.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6008 ) use it. Different bikes can handle different oils. My needs may not be the same as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I checked the Shell Rotella website, and two of their oils are now JASO-MA certified:Shell Rotella® T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection® 15W-40 Edited May 11, 2010 by ReconRat added hyper links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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