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#258003 slyguy (User) What happens in the garage stays in the garage. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1869 Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   I need to do an oil change. I used to use Rotella 5-40 synthetic from wally world, but they don't seem to carry it anymore (2 different stores). Anyone try supertech synthetic... is it safe. Looking for a synthetic that isn't gourmet motorcycle oil; but is quality oil that will offer decent protection. Also, been having bad luck finding a supertech filter. I have a checker and autozone near me. I've used K&N before. Of course I can find Fram... but I've heard bad things about them from you folks any decent alternatives from autozone or checker?   Logged     2004 Road Star Silverado (original owner), over 55K mostly trouble-free miles Patriot Guard Rider, IBA Member, Star Touring & Riding   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258009 tommyt (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 503 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   I changed to synthetic my last oil change.... used Amsoil.... truly think it is the best of the best however... it is hard to get.... think I will go back to Dino Oil..... can get good motorcycle dino oil for $3.99 per quart at the local Autozone and a good filter.... don't have to order a case at a time like I do with Amsoil.... don't have to jump through hoops to get it either... tt   Logged     tommyt.....   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258088 jim0626 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 434 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Wix makes a great filter and I can get you the number if you wish. Amsoil is expensive but you can double the mileage between changes..   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #258089 Questcap (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3209 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Something deep down in my soul won't let me go twice as long between changes! No Rotella T Synthetic at Wally*World! That's where I've been getting mine all along... the SuperTech Synthetic, if you will look, I'm almost certain has the friction modifiers in it. They've always stocked the Mobil 1 15w-50 in 5 qt. jugs. I used it for years and years with no problem. Only switched to Rotella last year because so many here use it and it comes pre-packaged in 4 qt. jugs. Worked great. But if they didn't have the Rotella, I'd grab the Mobil 1 15w-50. Let us know what you finally land on. (no SuperTech filters either? What's Wally*World coming too??? )   Logged     Sig pic deleted - larger than 450 pixels and 50 kb   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258092 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Be aware that Amsoil says you need to use their filter to double the change interval. If you don't use their filter they tell you to change the filter at the regular interval.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #258152 Erbman02 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 3801 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   slyguy wrote: I need to do an oil change. I used to use Rotella 5-40 synthetic from wally world, but they don't seem to carry it anymore (2 different stores). Anyone try supertech synthetic... is it safe. Looking for a synthetic that isn't gourmet motorcycle oil; but is quality oil that will offer decent protection. Also, been having bad luck finding a supertech filter. I have a checker and autozone near me. I've used K&N before. Of course I can find Fram... but I've heard bad things about them from you folks any decent alternatives from autozone or checker? oil filters: http://weislake.com/sig/oil-filters.pdf gaskets: http://weislake.com/sig/exhaust-gasket.pdf bearings: http://weislake.com/sig/mucker/bearings/roadstar_bearings.pdf Tips and instructions: http://weislake.com/sig/mucker/instructions.htm   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #258387 slyguy (User) What happens in the garage stays in the garage. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1869 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   they had some supertech filters, just not in the size for the bike. They had Fram though. Both of the stores carried regular Rotella dino, just not the synthetic. How can I tell if a oil is bad for our bikes? I don't think on the back of the bottle, it says "has friction modifiers to screw up motorcycles". I thought there was some labeling... I just don't remember anymore as I haven't switched oil in years   Logged     2004 Road Star Silverado (original owner), over 55K mostly trouble-free miles Patriot Guard Rider, IBA Member, Star Touring & Riding   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258401 huskerbob (User) Life is about monents that take your breath away Platinum Boarder Posts: 2186 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Royal Purple works for me. I know if you look on tech side there a break down with what filter size work for road star good luck happy reading   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #258471 scottw (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1608 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Chevrons delo 15w-40 is also a good replacmenet for the shell rotella 15w-40 both being conventional . For syn oil 15w-50 mobil hi perf syn oil is also good choice according to mult people here in RSC even though it does have a small amount of friction modifiers in it per conversation i had with Mobil tech line. Amsoil v twin or mobil v twin both syn oils in 20w-50 with no friction modifiers being designed for wet clutch use are best choice IMHO. And the Amsoil can go 2x normal oil change schd per Amsoil site saving you time & money in the long run. Scott   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #259491 slyguy (User) What happens in the garage stays in the garage. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1869 Re:Oil again 2 Years, 3 Months ago   well, went to a 3rd wally world. They had my oil (Rotella 5-40 synthetic) . They only had one gallon, and it was mine. No luck on the supertech filter at any of the wally worlds. Wound up picking up a Bosch filter at autozone. I heard its a decent filter.   Logged     2004 Road Star Silverado (original owner), over 55K mostly trouble-free miles Patriot Guard Rider, IBA Member, Star Touring & Riding   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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