Reccomendations for Oil R3T. Amsoil?

[Tank]

Thanks for the feedback lads

 

[GPMAZ]

WELL you dont want to run just any oil if you have a modded Rocket

Agreed. When I said 'factory specs' I was referring to API SH (or higher), JASO MA, Semi or Fully Synthetic. I would think that the more money one was willing to spend on engine modifications, the more money one should consider spending on lubrication.

 

[Gregger]

James,

I used Mobil 1 4T 10W-40 full synthetic and performed my own oil change at 900 kms. Currently have 9000kms on the oil and the bike still shifts smoothly with no indication of oil degredation. Triumph recommends changing every 16,000 kms or yearly.

As GP stated in the previous post, as long as the oil meets Triumph's specs, there should be no issue. You might notice that some oils will cause smoother shifts, less clunking, quieter valve train operation. When you find one that works, stick with it!

For Ontario, stick with a 10W-40 weight.

 

[mcather]

I use Castrol 10-50w
http://www.amazon.com/Castrol-06412-10W-50-4-Stroke-Motorcycle/dp/B008MISF54

and a bottle of ZDDP

http://www.amazon.com/ZDDPPlus-ZDDP...12909883&sr=1-4&keywords=zddp#customerReviews

 

[Molinoman]

I believe Triumph specifies that after 500 miles or 800 km's you do the first oil change which is where they dump the semi-synthetic oil and put in full synthetic and for all oil changes afterwards. As for a lightly modded Rocket as mentioned here the regular recommended oil is fine...now if you are into the Carpenter or other turbo, supercharger frame of mind then I would ask them what they recommend.

 

[TriumPhil]

IMO, you can't beat this for the value and it has all the necessary lubricants for heavily modded motors: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5W-40-Turbo-Diesel-Truck-Motor-Oil-1-gal./17128879


If you don't mind paying over double its cost, then I'd go with the Amsoil 10-40

 

[ScottishR3T]

I've always used Castrol 10w40 fully synthetic. Shifts are smooth and engine quiet, never had to top up between changes.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The current recommendation from Triumph is Castrol full syn 4T 10W50. I use it.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

IMO, you can't beat this for the value and it has all the necessary lubricants for heavily modded motors: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5W-40-Turbo-Diesel-Truck-Motor-Oil-1-gal./17128879


If you don't mind paying over double its cost, then I'd go with the Amsoil 10-40

Amsoil says use the 20-50

 

[Claviger]

Only the best, all others are pretenders to the throne:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004U...200_QL40&qid=1414368621&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1