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Poll
Question: what is a good motor oil?
Option 1: yamalube votes: 1
Option 2: valvoline votes: 2
Option 3: crisco votes: 2
Title: motor oil
Post by: wills89fj1200 on February 13, 2011, 04:20:03 PM
What is a good motor oil to use and what weight? :rofl:
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Mark Olson on February 13, 2011, 06:31:33 PM
oh, a wise guy nuk nuk nuk.

that,s like asking about your favorite socks.

Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Pat Conlon on February 13, 2011, 07:14:56 PM
Will, you need to modify your poll to add a third option:  None of the above.
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Travis398 on February 13, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
I'm still trying to decide myself

(http://www.preparednesspro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/canola-oil-vs-other-oils-photo-co-xingdo-com.jpg)
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: rktmanfj on February 13, 2011, 09:24:07 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 13, 2011, 07:14:56 PM
Will, you need to modify your poll to add a third option:  None of the above.


+1
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Quote from: wills89fj1200 on February 13, 2011, 04:20:03 PM
What is a good motor oil to use and what weight? :rofl:
Add Amsoil so Ed can play...They Have filters with check valves as well, Thinking of leaning that way for my next oil change. Have I gone to the dark side????? Crap!!! Now I have to chose rubber, and leather conditioner, and $#@% too many other things.....What the hell am I gonna use to condition my old Corbin seat??? Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels???? Help!
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Dan Filetti on February 13, 2011, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels?

Yes.  In fact, there's a special place in hell for your sort....
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:58:22 PM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on February 13, 2011, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels?

Yes.  In fact, there's a special place in hell for your sort....
Thanks Dan...My life is now in a unrepentant tail spin till I get my last few parts and new rubber. The rear shock is gonna kill me in $$$, but I am gonna love it once I have it....Nothing but love right???
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: rktmanfj on February 13, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on February 13, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
I'm still trying to decide myself

(http://www.preparednesspro.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/canola-oil-vs-other-oils-photo-co-xingdo-com.jpg)


For you, Travis, it's definitely corn...      :rofl:

Randy T
Indy
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: mikeholzer on February 14, 2011, 06:08:39 AM

Shell Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic. Cheap, good quality, and super available everywhere. I get mine a Wal-Mart for around $20/gallon.

Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Dan Filetti on February 14, 2011, 07:57:28 AM
Quote from: mikeholzer on February 14, 2011, 06:08:39 AM
Shell Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic. Cheap, good quality, and super available everywhere. I get mine a Wal-Mart for around $20/gallon.

+1
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Dan Filetti on February 14, 2011, 07:59:28 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:58:22 PM
Thanks Dan...My life is now in a unrepentant tail spin till I get my last few parts and new rubber. The rear shock is gonna kill me in $$$, but I am gonna love it once I have it....Nothing but love right???

Love and forgiveness.  Do some Hail Mary's or something, you should be fine....

You'll love the shock though.
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Mark Olson on February 14, 2011, 11:17:05 AM
use the 10/30 amsoil motorcycle specific oil along with the filter , you can get them from Ed.
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: simi_ed on February 14, 2011, 12:36:59 PM
I'm here, 10W-30 or 10W-40, + EAO20 filter.  Just let me know.
Title: Re: motor oil
Post by: Travis398 on February 14, 2011, 02:55:10 PM
Quote from: rktmanfj on February 13, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
For you, Travis, it's definitely corn...      :rofl:

Randy T
Indy

I figured you would say that, living in the corn field capital of America and all.