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kerwin brager Joined: Posts: 1 |
Posted:Monday 08 October, 2007 1:49 AM Subject: Oil question Hi, I have '75 CB 550F and want to know what oil to use in the motor because now oil doesn't have ZDDP in it that is critical for tappet engines. |
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David Christ Joined: Posts: 7 |
Posted:Wednesday 17 October, 2007 10:00 PM Subject: Re: Oil question It is my understanding that motor oils have been formulated to 'meet or exceed' previous specification standards. I have run older bikes for some decades now and have never realized a problem using quality oils of suitable viscosity. |
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Gary Efaw Joined: Posts: 2 |
Posted:Tuesday 25 March, 2008 12:45 AM Subject: Re: Oil question I use Shell Rotella 15W40 with good results. Automotive oils with the energy-saving logo should be avoided because friction reducers can cause clutch slippage. |
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Martin Jalbert Joined: Posts: 6 |
Posted:Thursday 10 April, 2008 6:10 AM Subject: Re: Oil question I suggest you have a look at http://www.vfrworld.com/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm |
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Allan Gill Joined: Posts: 11 |
Posted:Tuesday 29 September, 2009 10:55 PM Subject: Re: Oil question SAE 10/40 is what you need, dont use synthetic or semi synthetic, you bike isnt designed to work with it!, |
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