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Originally Posted by BIGT94z
wow what a difference. i switched over at 1300 miles. compared to the Valvoline 10w40 it just shifts smoother. i can swear it gained just a tad more in the top end. not to mention is running smoother. if your past your break in period switch over now u wont be disappointed  |
Aye, when my bike had 2,200-ish miles, i did a oil & filter change with Rotella T 5w-40 (wal-mart) $19.00 1 gallon jug.
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I did notice a slighty smoother shifting with the clutch. The shifter foot lever didnt change, it still (even today with 12k+ miles) clunks between gears, and going from 3rd to 2nd to 1st.
Now im not a rotella hater, but i switched over @ 7,500 miles (early spring) and used Amsoil synthetic 10w-40.
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I DID however, notice shifting while riding 2UP was SMOOTHER than Rotella.
Solo riding, the shifting smoothness seemed bout the same!
I will be using Amsoil synthetic 10w-40 again this winter and on and on...
Rotella T is ok, but after looking at the "API ratings" on back... "SM rating for gasoline engines".
Where in your owners manual does it list "SM" oil rating?
That and the "Use for Diesel engines", just made me kinda weiry!
To each is own though!
