bikerjohn Posted November 30, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 30, 2009 what type of Oil do you recomend, I had my last free oil change at the dealers. Also what type (number) of oil filter do i need to get and where do i get it at? (besides the dealers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsta Posted November 30, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 30, 2009 Prediction: You will not get a definitive answer. Nearly each poster to this thread will tell you what HE uses and why and 99% of the posts will be something different than the guy above. I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 and change every 5K using a Napa Gold 1358 filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 30, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2009 Prediction: You will not get a definitive answer. Nearly each poster to this thread will tell you what HE uses and why and 99% of the posts will be something different than the guy above. I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 and change every 5K using a Napa Gold 1358 filter. That'll work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Tone White Posted November 30, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 30, 2009 what type of Oil do you recomend, I had my last free oil change at the dealers. Also what type (number) of oil filter do i need to get and where do i get it at? (besides the dealers) “Oil question” : http://www.venturerider.org/forum/search.php?searchid=1805809 “Oil filter question” : http://www.venturerider.org/forum/search.php?searchid=1805811 “Oil and filter recommendations” : http://www.venturerider.org/forum/search.php?searchid=1805796 “What kind of oil…”: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/search.php?searchid=1805804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceman62race Posted November 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2009 Prediction: You will not get a definitive answer. Nearly each poster to this thread will tell you what HE uses and why and 99% of the posts will be something different than the guy above. I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 and change every 5K using a Napa Gold 1358 filter. Here is a link to filters http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html I'm with Monsta on this one........I don't think it matters which oil you use as long as you change it regurlarly. .........Yamaha manual says not to use "energy conserving" oils so that will eliminate 90% of the oil out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted November 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 30, 2009 Filter: KN-303 Got 'em from Amazon, still looking for a local source. This online article illustrates why. Oil: Yamalube Synthetic. Nobody around consistently has an acceptable synthetic. I tried Amsoil, but it's a pain to get. Yamaha has a new synthetic. They recommend it. The dealer has it on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted November 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2009 Shell Rotella® T Synthetic 5W- 40 oil (Look for the blue jug) http://www-static.shell.com/static/rotella-en/images/products/synth_cj4.jpg The oil is about $20 for a one gallon bottle at Walley-World. GREAT protection at a great price. It has and OUTSTANDING additive package for wet clutch applications like our bikes. On a side note, I use a Purolater Pure One filter (part number PL14612) which I get at Advance Auto Parts where I get a 10% military discount. http://partsmart.boschwebservices.com/RB/NA/AUTO/AFTERMARKET/PARTSMART/PartSmartImages/PL14612.jpg This it probably the best filtering filter on the market. Another filter would be the proper sized EAO series filter from Amsoil, but the price including shipping is in my experience higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrichard Posted November 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2009 THE oil GURU's------have SPOKEN!-----------all hail:thumbsup2::usa: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted November 30, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) My : Filter: I use Mobil 1 filter (or Bosch). I had used Fram until I read a few write-ups and saw some cross-sections on them. Yikes. Oil: Most recent - Mobil 1 Fully synthetic (motorcycle specific). Before I found the motorcycle specific type, I had used the regular Mobil 1 fully synthetic line (non energy conserving) 15w-50 Edited November 30, 2009 by LilBeaver Adjusted phrasing for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyduck Posted November 30, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 30, 2009 I would (and do) use Amsoil 10W40 Motorcycle Synthetic and their filter. My clutch basket whine/chirp got quieter with Amsoil. Also I have used it in bikes for years....with great success. Aircooled bikes usually have to have the idle speed adjusted down after Amsoil is first used, the reduced friction causes excessive idle speed...... I talked to a drag bike rider in Phoenix who related that he went from 7.6's to 7.4's by simply changing to Amsoil and no other changes.... at mid-7s, 0.2 is HUGE! Everyone else would probably use something else and few will agree with each other. Any good quality motorcycle-compatible oil and filter that are changed regularly will probably make the bike run longer than most people can stand to ride it. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmaster Posted December 1, 2009 Share #11 Posted December 1, 2009 Shell Rotella® T Synthetic 5W- 40 oil (Look for the blue jug) http://www-static.shell.com/static/rotella-en/images/products/synth_cj4.jpg The oil is about $20 for a one gallon bottle at Walley-World. GREAT protection at a great price. It has and OUTSTANDING additive package for wet clutch applications like our bikes. On a side note, I use a Purolater Pure One filter (part number PL14612) which I get at Advance Auto Parts where I get a 10% military discount. http://partsmart.boschwebservices.com/RB/NA/AUTO/AFTERMARKET/PARTSMART/PartSmartImages/PL14612.jpg This it probably the best filtering filter on the market. Another filter would be the proper sized EAO series filter from Amsoil, but the price including shipping is in my experience higher. DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspen60 Posted December 1, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 1, 2009 :sign yeah that:And yes I learned it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted December 1, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 1, 2009 I run plain ole Rotella T in the white jug. Costs around 11bux and a Purolater PL14610 filter. It's the larger version of the 14612. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted December 1, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 1, 2009 I've been using Valvoline 10W40 Moto Oil and Fram Moto Oil Filter ever since. I still have have 4 quarts of the Valvoline Moto Oil and Fram Filter on stand by in the garage for my next oil change. After that, I am going to try out Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W40 and Purolator Oil Filter as has been used by some forum members. There is just one condition to this...I should verify with my own eyes that the Rotella Oil does have some wet clutch application written on the jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennTuc Posted December 1, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 1, 2009 Prediction: You will not get a definitive answer. Nearly each poster to this thread will tell you what HE uses and why and 99% of the posts will be something different than the guy above. I use Shell Rotella T 15W40 and change every 5K using a Napa Gold 1358 filter. Yep, cept every three 3k. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttenor Posted December 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted December 1, 2009 Shell Rotella® T Synthetic 5W- 40 oil (Look for the blue jug) http://www-static.shell.com/static/rotella-en/images/products/synth_cj4.jpg The oil is about $20 for a one gallon bottle at Walley-World. GREAT protection at a great price. It has and OUTSTANDING additive package for wet clutch applications like our bikes. On a side note, I use a Purolater Pure One filter (part number PL14612) which I get at Advance Auto Parts where I get a 10% military discount. http://partsmart.boschwebservices.com/RB/NA/AUTO/AFTERMARKET/PARTSMART/PartSmartImages/PL14612.jpg This it probably the best filtering filter on the market. Another filter would be the proper sized EAO series filter from Amsoil, but the price including shipping is in my experience higher. This is exactly my combo too! Great minds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted April 9, 2010 Share #17 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Just did a change oil 2 days ago on my Venture after 3K miles of travel. Instead of using Valvoline 10W40 moto, I switched to 15W40 Rotella for $10.50 a gallon. Rode in this morning to work and the bike seems to run normally with no noticeable clutch slippage. I am starting to like this oil. Ride Safe. Edited April 9, 2010 by N3FOL Added Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted April 9, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 9, 2010 I run plain ole Rotella T in the white jug. Costs around 11bux and a Purolater PL14610 filter. It's the larger version of the 14612. Any trouble making a larger one fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaman Posted April 9, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 9, 2010 Just did a change oil 2 days ago on my Venture after 3K miles of travel. Instead of using Valvoline 10W40 moto, I switched to 15W40 Rotella for $10.50 a gallon. Rode in this morning to work and the bike seems to run normally with no noticeable clutch slippage. I am starting to like this oil. Ride Safe. I've used nothing but this oil in both my bikes for about 7 years. Nary a problem. Last oil change I used the Wally World brand SuperTech ST7317 (the longer one - under $3) after reading about many here researching it (i.e. cutting it open) and having good results with it. So that's a complete oil and filter change for $14. Like many have already stated, the most important thing about changing the oil is... changing it regularly. Any acceptable oil (non energy conserving) will do. So why not do it cheaply and often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 9, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 9, 2010 Any trouble making a larger one fit? Same diameter, just a little longer. fits fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted April 10, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 10, 2010 I'm an old fashioned believer of going with the OEM recommendation of Yamalube semi-synth 20W50 and their stock filter. My '99 RSV has never had anything else, and I change it out every 5K and it usually comes out with a golden hue to it. Never black or sludgy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted April 10, 2010 Share #22 Posted April 10, 2010 I've used nothing but this oil in both my bikes for about 7 years. Nary a problem. Last oil change I used the Wally World brand SuperTech ST7317 (the longer one - under $3) after reading about many here researching it (i.e. cutting it open) and having good results with it. So that's a complete oil and filter change for $14. Like many have already stated, the most important thing about changing the oil is... changing it regularly. Any acceptable oil (non energy conserving) will do. So why not do it cheaply and often? Never really tried Wally World Brand, but I think I am much satisfied with the Rotella. For a $16 oil change, that is a good price. I am telling myself, why didn't I find out about Rotella soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted April 10, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 10, 2010 I got Mobile One but I picked up 20W50 - dare I use this or should I take it back and get 10W40 ?? I did get the Purolater filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 10, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 10, 2010 Yamalube SAE 10w40 and Yamaha filter...every 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlawRider Posted April 10, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 10, 2010 On the Valvoline 10-40 moto oil is there any think I should look for. I used to run their racing oil in my dirt bikes with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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