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Originally Posted by skyboybry Don't look at me, I use bacon grease. Ol' Sparkles cholesterol numbers are through the roof! sbB That makes the exhaust smell SOOOO GOOOD!

Originally Posted by dduelin Almost but not exactly. Shearing down is true for dino oils, not for full synthetics like Rotella T, and shear of long chain polymers in high grade dino oils is not a problem if changed at reasonable intervals. http://members.themotoroilevaluator....dex.php?id=144 Synthetics are certainly way more resistant to shearing than dino oils but they are not completely immune to it. Synthetics too will loose viscosity...

Okay guys, like I said before, I trust this wrench 110% with no concern for being dishonest that some of you feel towards your dealer. I called him today to let him know what I found out on the part that is back order, of all the calls I made, no one has it in stock, the release date is Dec. 12, and all I can hope is that it truly is released. If it's not, oh well, I'm still having fun on my other bike. I also asked him to explain to...

Originally Posted by djfoell I saw it move. I know I saw it move. It's not dead yet. It's just playing possum. Give it another whack. I dare you Well maybe, but when I considered CPR its breath was so bad I decided there was not enough rum in the house to make it work for me. May he, she, it RIP.

Originally Posted by Tom Mac 04a As A note... if Honda fluid isn't available, Prestone Extended Life 50/50 (or 100%) has no silicates and other things bad for alum engines...mixes with all the other antifreezes Thanks!! JD

I can't explain it... but I know it when I feel it... I don't run Rotella Synth any longer.

I saw it move. I know I saw it move. It's not dead yet. It's just playing possum. Give it another whack. I dare you

Originally Posted by dduelin Is there a point here related to the supposition that shift characteristics are related to a multi viscosity oil, at a few miles after changing? I suppose if you abuse even the synthetic oil manufacturers suggested mileage between changes (what 15,000 miles?), besides the bike makers, you might find some shear down but even at Honda's 8k recommendation a synthetic like Rotella will go the distance without...

Originally Posted by drrod Can someone explain to me how 5-40 can affect shifting and yet 10-40 does not? At anything except very cold conditions, there would be no difference in lubricating properties, or viscosities, would there? One the engine has run for just a few seconds (especially at temps where riding would be possible), the viscosities of the oils would not be significantly different would they? Now, starting our diesel van when it...

Ray, I have seen it and been following it. Seems the problem with shifting has more to do with brand than weight of oil. Rod