What oil are YOU using!

Ghaniba · 05-13-2016, 07:16 AM

Hey guys, My RX3 was delivered yesterday. In short order, I'll have to do the first oil change. I'm not looking to start the oil debate at all. Just let me know WHAT you are running, or did.

So, for example:

Climate: New England, 40-90 degrees out
Oil: 15w40 Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic
Break in Oil: Valvoline Motorcycle oil 20/50

Thanks!

Dave aka Ghan

kohburn · 05-13-2016, 07:24 AM

Rotella T6 in everything I own (but I don't own an RX3)

Ron B · 05-13-2016, 07:33 AM

ran the rotella in the hawk, havnt done the Zong yet, only 150 mi. so far.

willy dog · 05-13-2016, 09:29 AM

there is more than one oil thread on this forum just remember clean oil is better than the best dirty oil money can buy

Sport Rider · 05-13-2016, 11:37 AM

just put in Mobil 1 motorcycle synthetic this week after 500 miles of breakin using valvoline dino motorcycle. I'm curious to see how the synthetic handles the city stop-go heat on the clutch plates.

rtking · 05-13-2016, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport Rider

just put in Mobil 1 motorcycle synthetic this week after 500 miles of breakin using valvoline dino motorcycle. I'm curious to see how the synthetic handles the city stop-go heat on the clutch plates.

I used Castrol 4T petroleum 10w-40 up to 500 miles, then switched to Mobil1 4T Synthetic (10w-40) at 500 miles. Bike runs fine and neutral is easier to find. Next oil change (not for a while), I'll give the Mobil 1 20w-50 a try since Joe's reporting good results and we're headed into summer.

Rodtheviking · 05-13-2016, 02:53 PM

Rotella T6 10-40 in all my vehicles, well not the Land Rover it likes the cheap regular ol'oil.

SpudRider · 05-13-2016, 03:08 PM

Climate: Idaho - 35 degrees to 105 degrees Fahrenheit
Oil: Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40
Break in Oil: Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40

I use Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40 motor oil in all my motorcycles.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15995

rickosuave1987 · 05-13-2016, 03:24 PM

Climate: Southern California - Year Round 75*

Oil: AMSOIL Motorcycle 10W40 Full Synthetic
Break in oil: Maxima Premium 4

Ghaniba · 05-14-2016, 06:28 AM

Thanks guys! This is perfect. No arguing about it -- just simply what you did.

I just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. Gotta go do the 1st oil change today.

Got the new rx3 to 200mi yesterday.

superdude · 05-16-2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghaniba

Hey guys, My RX3 was delivered yesterday. In short order, I'll have to do the first oil change. I'm not looking to start the oil debate at all. Just let me know WHAT you are running, or did.

So, for example:

Climate: New England, 40-90 degrees out
Oil: 15w40 Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic
Break in Oil: Valvoline Motorcycle oil 20/50

Thanks!

Dave aka Ghan

Hey Dave I see you're in CT. How did it go getting your RX-3 registered
and tabbed? I've heard you need inspection first at one of the two DMV locations and have to trailer it there. Curious how it worked out for you.

superdude · 05-16-2016, 03:39 PM

btw I just saw a recent comment to Spud about oil threads and how they pop up every couple months..and sure enough...

I just posted my oil results and experience in my thread "clutch upgrade". I've got through at least 5 different oils for RX-3. Finally found a winner for mine and the other 3 RX-3 riders I ride with up here. Final results:

Climate: Seattle 30-90 degrees
Oil: Maxima Syn Blend 10w40
Break in oil: Rotella 20w50 diesel oil (great oil but not for RX-3's IMO)

Rodtheviking · 05-21-2016, 05:26 PM

Just did two oil changes today, wife's bike and mine. I found the Castrol Actevo 10-40 gallon on sale at Cycle Gear so I'd figured I would give it a go. So far my shifting has smoothed out a bunch, I report more as it works it way in better.

http://www.cyclegear.com/c/Castrol-A...le-Oil/p/50336

BlackBike · 05-21-2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodtheviking

Just did two oil changes today, wife's bike and mine. I found the Castrol Actevo 10-40 gallon on sale at Cycle Gear so I'd figured I would give it a go. So far my shifting has smoothed out a bunch, I report more as it works it way in better.

http://www.cyclegear.com/c/Castrol-A...le-Oil/p/50336

No,no,no... thats the worst oil you could possibly use. You need to use...blah blah blah

dpl096 · 05-21-2016, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBike

No,no,no... thats the worst oil you could possibly use. You need to use...blah blah blah

05-13-2016, 07:16 AM	#1
Ghaniba Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Northeast CT Posts: 46	What oil are YOU using! Hey guys, My RX3 was delivered yesterday. In short order, I'll have to do the first oil change. I'm not looking to start the oil debate at all. Just let me know WHAT you are running, or did. So, for example: Climate: New England, 40-90 degrees out Oil: 15w40 Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic Break in Oil: Valvoline Motorcycle oil 20/50 Thanks! Dave aka Ghan
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05-13-2016, 07:24 AM	#2
kohburn Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 537	Rotella T6 in everything I own (but I don't own an RX3) __________________ -whatever you do, just be awesome. - 2008 Kawasaki Versys - 2016 CSC TT250
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05-13-2016, 07:33 AM	#3
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	ran the rotella in the hawk, havnt done the Zong yet, only 150 mi. so far. __________________ Wingless Hawk, 2016 orange RX3, 97 wide glide,2003 KLR
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05-13-2016, 09:29 AM	#4
willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	there is more than one oil thread on this forum just remember clean oil is better than the best dirty oil money can buy __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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05-13-2016, 02:53 PM	#7
Rodtheviking Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 67	Rotella T6 10-40 in all my vehicles, well not the Land Rover it likes the cheap regular ol'oil. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Silver
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05-13-2016, 11:37 AM	#5
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,033	just put in Mobil 1 motorcycle synthetic this week after 500 miles of breakin using valvoline dino motorcycle. I'm curious to see how the synthetic handles the city stop-go heat on the clutch plates.
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05-13-2016, 03:08 PM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Climate: Idaho - 35 degrees to 105 degrees Fahrenheit Oil: Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40 Break in Oil: Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40 I use Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W/40 motor oil in all my motorcycles. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15995 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 05-13-2016 at 10:15 PM.
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05-13-2016, 03:24 PM	#9
rickosuave1987 Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 34	Climate: Southern California - Year Round 75* Oil: AMSOIL Motorcycle 10W40 Full Synthetic Break in oil: Maxima Premium 4
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05-14-2016, 06:28 AM	#10
Ghaniba Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Northeast CT Posts: 46	Thanks guys! This is perfect. No arguing about it -- just simply what you did. I just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. Gotta go do the 1st oil change today. Got the new rx3 to 200mi yesterday.
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05-16-2016, 03:39 PM	#12
superdude Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle/Tacoma Posts: 104	btw I just saw a recent comment to Spud about oil threads and how they pop up every couple months..and sure enough... I just posted my oil results and experience in my thread "clutch upgrade". I've got through at least 5 different oils for RX-3. Finally found a winner for mine and the other 3 RX-3 riders I ride with up here. Final results: Climate: Seattle 30-90 degrees Oil: Maxima Syn Blend 10w40 Break in oil: Rotella 20w50 diesel oil (great oil but not for RX-3's IMO)
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05-21-2016, 05:26 PM	#13
Rodtheviking Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 67	Just did two oil changes today, wife's bike and mine. I found the Castrol Actevo 10-40 gallon on sale at Cycle Gear so I'd figured I would give it a go. So far my shifting has smoothed out a bunch, I report more as it works it way in better. http://www.cyclegear.com/c/Castrol-A...le-Oil/p/50336 __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Silver
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