Re: which Oil is best?

[Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, The Flowers wrote:

> "Gerrit Herbst" <Gerrit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > I don't know if this is the right time to ask this question, but I would
> > really like to get your valued opinions regarding which oil is best for my
> > '01 RS. Currently Triumph recommends 10W-40 synthetic or semi synthetic
> oil
> > and specifically mention Mobil 1. Mobil 1 carries an API SH rating
> suitable
> > for vehicles made up to 1996.
> 
> Don't have my owner's manual in front of me, but I'm quite sure Triumph
> recommend "Mobil 1 4T" -- a specially formulated motorcycle racing oil.
> This is not the same as "Mobil 1" (automotive oil).
> 
> Don't confuse the two.  You could mess up your clutch, among other things.

AFAIK, the mobile 1 15W50 does not contain the friction inhibitors
that cause wet clutch damage, mobil 1 5w50 and 10w50 do. My zx9r
saw nohing but mobil 1 15w50, and with 15,000 miles of stop light
grand prix and a night at the ennis drag strip.


The big hint on the oil you do not want is "energy conserving" on
the back.

T.

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