What is with Craigslist ads?

So should you run the 360 oil or the Screamin' Eagle Synth-3?

 

Marc,

Sorry, I have been crap for replying to the NG last week. CT scans are
done, and I find out if I am finished with the chemo-poop on Dec 23rd.
YAY! Can start building strength and riding again soon I hope.

Anyhow, Great link, Lots of cool charts and data. A VERY good analysis
of what is IN the oils.

BUT (we knew this was coming) I do not see how he drew the conclusion
"you get what you paid for" just by the levels of different indregients.
He never scientifically proves these additives are needed

Sure, he mentions anti-wear and anti corrosion, but never proves these
additives make a difference in a motorcycle engine. His strongest
argument is for keeping your catalytic converter clean and flowing. I
don't have one on my bike.


So again, we agree to disagree.


On a positive happy note, I have it on good authority that the BMW F-650
"Chain Gang" is currently doing an oil comparison. All on the SAME model
and type of bike, at staged mileage intervals, with an independant
assay, to find out what oils DO make a difference. Comparing not only
the oils, but the wear on the motor, clutch, etc.

Me, I'm gonna stick with my initial statement. Use oil, Change it
frequently, Don't pay too much for marketing hype.


All my best, have a good holiday season!

C


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Assuring you of my best intentions at all times,

Charles Statman
Rocket Scientist/Wonderboy/Women's Legs Shaven

DoD the Un-Numbered One

 

It's not so much the roller bearings as the lack
of a proper oil filter. Detergent oil holds all the
muck in suspension until it can be removed by the filter.
Your BMW's filter consists of a screen around an oil
slinger. Non detergent oil allows the dirt to settle to
the bottom of the pan, which has to be removed to clean
the slinger. Running detergent oil results in pumping
a grit laden slurry through the roller bearings.
Roller bearings don't tolerate such treatment as
well as plain bearings.