Noticable oil difference! Shifting/clutch related

Boatguy · 06-12-2023, 11:06 AM

So for years, ever since my break in oil was changed and Rotella went out of stock everywhere, I have been using 20w50 V-Twin synthetic oil. Mobil typically.

This oil change, I grabbed some 10w-40 synthetic motorcycle oil from Walmart. Walmart brand. The stuff with the motorcycle images on it that has all the good stuff for the wet clutch.

I haven't had this thing skip a gear in YEARS. Now it's doing it again.

So if you are having problems with it skipping gears, try the 20w50 V-Twin stuff. Seems to make the entire clutch/transmission perform much better.

I won't put anything else in from now on.

ddilink · 06-15-2023, 08:37 PM

I bought 2 qts at my local Wal-Mart abd am looking forwarsd to trying it. Thanks for the heads up Boatguy

Oldenslow · 06-15-2023, 11:44 PM

I use the 10W40 in my Kawasaki Z650, and the Walmart synthetic 20W50 "for v-twins" in my Suzuki C50. Originally I used the 10-40, but one time they had none on the shelf when I wanted to change oil, so I gave the 20-50 a try. All my going-into-first-gear "clunk" disappeared and shifting got much smoother. So, you are not alone...

06-12-2023, 11:06 AM	#1
Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 929	Noticable oil difference! Shifting/clutch related So for years, ever since my break in oil was changed and Rotella went out of stock everywhere, I have been using 20w50 V-Twin synthetic oil. Mobil typically. This oil change, I grabbed some 10w-40 synthetic motorcycle oil from Walmart. Walmart brand. The stuff with the motorcycle images on it that has all the good stuff for the wet clutch. I haven't had this thing skip a gear in YEARS. Now it's doing it again. So if you are having problems with it skipping gears, try the 20w50 V-Twin stuff. Seems to make the entire clutch/transmission perform much better. I won't put anything else in from now on. __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect
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06-15-2023, 08:37 PM	#2
ddilink Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	I bought 2 qts at my local Wal-Mart abd am looking forwarsd to trying it. Thanks for the heads up Boatguy
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06-15-2023, 11:44 PM	#3
Oldenslow Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 153	I use the 10W40 in my Kawasaki Z650, and the Walmart synthetic 20W50 "for v-twins" in my Suzuki C50. Originally I used the 10-40, but one time they had none on the shelf when I wanted to change oil, so I gave the 20-50 a try. All my going-into-first-gear "clunk" disappeared and shifting got much smoother. So, you are not alone...
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