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Originally Posted by Ramen
I have. However, it seems to be all theory. Until someone actually states that they had to have their clutch replaced due to not using a specific type of oil, I remain skeptical that it is the oil rather than abuse or neglect. I place motorcycle oils in the same bin as filling your tires up with nitrogen.
In any case, the Shell Rotella listed above doesn't have those friction modifers, so it's win-win.  |
I had to replace the clutch in my Suzi DR350s because previous owner used car oil. It would slip in the upper gears. When I removed the friction plates they were the same thickness as the new plates I put in. I believe they were saturated with that friction modifier stuff and could not grip as they should. Now it grabs solid.
Heard many times that the Rotella T syn is great bike oil and lower cost than the Amsoil I use.
Nitrogen is better for stabilizing the pressure in car tires that go from -20 to 100 deg. Not sure if it makes any diff in bike tires.