Oils Ain't Oils

[1olbull]

You all know that the dealer is never wrong

And it NEVER rains where you ride!?!?!?

 

[1olbull]

Castrol 4T Full Synthetic 10W/50 is the oil Triumph uses. I do too.

PS: No need to flush. Just change oil and filter.

Triumph recommends using semi-syn for new to 600 miles for the initial break-in. Then go full syn.

CALL ME!

 

[1olbull]

So I'm picking up my 2015 rocket trike next week... So from what I am reading on this thread I should use what oil the dealer has in it until 500 miles at my first oil change and then go full synthetic? I have seen a lot of suggestions on here about brand, but no one said amsoil... I have heard from a few old timers that it is the best, so any thoughts on amsoil? Any difference on the new engine as to what I should use? I'm sorry for so many questions I am really new to Triumph and would rather ask the experts instead of taking dealer advise... Thanks a lot for any info

I be NO oil expert, however, I have read the Amsoil extensive testing that is done by them.
Discounting for possible and likely bias, I found Mobil 1 syn to be their first rated oil behind them naturally.
So I went with Mobile 1 and have been very satisfied so far with 4 changes.
I actually believe that any of the top brands of syn with the wet clutch properties would be fine and would use any of them if in a pinch.

 

[warp9.9]

I be NO oil expert, however, I have read the Amsoil extensive testing that is done by them.
Discounting for possible and likely bias, I found Mobil 1 syn to be their first rated oil behind them naturally.
So I went with Mobile 1 and have been very satisfied so far with 4 changes.
I actually believe that any of the top brands of syn with the wet clutch properties would be fine and would use any of them if in a pinch.

I believe the Mobil 1 15W50 4rt is a good oil for the OEM set up after that it depends on things like spring strength cam lifts and rpm range requires something a wee bit better. I personally think Triumph switched for one main reason. $$$$$$

Castrol put into the Triumph Streamliner ? Bottom line is they are both probably good oils. I do know Red Line and Motul 300V are som highly recommended oils for high rpm running applications. I am definitely interested in trying these brands also. and AMS oil is creeping up on my list also.

 

[1olbull]

I believe the Mobil 1 15W50 4rt is a good oil for the OEM set up after that it depends on things like spring strength cam lifts and rpm range requires something a wee bit better. I personally think Triumph switched for one main reason. $$$$$$

Castrol put into the Triumph Streamliner ? Bottom line is they are both probably good oils. I do know Red Line and Motul 300V are som highly recommended oils for high rpm running applications. I am definitely interested in trying these brands also. and AMS oil is creeping up on my list also.

Agreed! Have used Redline in my big V-Twin a few oil changes while out on the road, with good results.

 

[rainman]

And it NEVER rains where you ride!?!?!?

u will find out in a few short weeks

 

[1olbull]

u will find out in a few short weeks

Twas no rain in Colorado last year!!!

 

[R3Rider]

It is my understanding that the only "true synthetics", ester based, not refined from mineral oil, are Amsoil, Redline, and Motul, FWIW

Cheers Tripps,

I ended up buying Motul yesterday and I'll see how that hold up.

 

[Jag]

WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOTuse Mobil 20w50 v twin oil your bike will run like $hit!!

 

[R3Rider]

WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOTuse Mobil 20w50 v twin oil your bike will run like $hit!!

Thanks for the Heads up Jag....