bike v. car oils again

Discussion in 'Classic Motorbikes' started by Guest, Sep 18, 2003.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I found this whilst looking for something else (bit like the back of the
    garage really).

    http://makeashorterlink.com/?S135351F5

    Seems to be a thorough treatment of the subject, albeit with a USA bias.

    Regards,

    Simonm.
     
    Guest, Sep 18, 2003
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    Sean Guest

    Thanks for that.

    What a good article that is. It seems my tactic of using car oils and
    changing them a little more often[1] has been worthwhile.

    No doubt the nay sayers will chime in soon, and I still wouldn't use a
    boutique oil as my clucthes don't seem to like them.

    Castrol GTX it is then!

    [1]Actually, Castrol GTX or MotorMania own brand semi-synth its been for
    years. Change at 66% of the recommended mileage or so. When I was
    despatching, I changed the oil every week. Bulk purchase of car oil in
    10/40 saves a small fortune.
     
    Sean, Sep 18, 2003
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    Grimly Curmudgeon Guest

    Ding!

    Every 2000miles for me, on bog standard car oil - Castrol/Duckhams,
    etc. Filter every second change.

    One of my engines has survived 200,000 miles of not too gentle
    treatment under this regime.

    --

    Dave

    GS 850 x2 / SE 6a
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    Grimly Curmudgeon, Sep 18, 2003
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    Inner Limits Guest

    I tend to think that at 250 miles/litre just topping up with some green
    halfords stuff does the trick.
     
    Inner Limits, Sep 19, 2003
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