Changed oil/filter

[racerrad8]

So the rebuild of Wizard's motor involved new cams.  Turns out the cam difference required that I use a high Zink oil, presumably for lubrication benefit. 

Frank

Based on the previous experience with other MC cams, I seriously doubt the oil was the reason they failed. Your cams looked exactly like Bozo's and a couple of other cams that have come through the door.

Yes, the Valvoline VR1 20w-50 is a high zinc oil for use on mechanical tappet cams. Most over the counter oils have removed the zinc because it is "harmful" to the environment and it is not needed in newer engine that utilize roller tappet/rocker design.

Randy - RPM

[Flynt]

I seriously doubt the oil was the reason they failed...

Thanks Randy...  I always default to blaming myself since on most occasions it works out to be my fault 

Frank

[aviationfred]

My engine consumes oil no matter what brand or grade I use.

I run Royal Purple, Max Cycle, 20w50 full synthetic.


Fred

[FJ1200W]

I changed my oil this morning. Was using Yamaha semi-synthetic 20W-50 but experience some minor shift issues and some high RPM full throttle clutch slippage.
I'm not sure the clutch slippage is not from miles and the drag strip - anyway.....
Picked up a case of Yamaha standard 10W-40 and some WIX 51334 filters.
Bike shifts much better, experienced no slipping, but honestly I did not flog it that hard.
Hard enough.
And that black WIX filter not only looked great, not catching sh1t for using a Fram filter is borderline priceless!
Also replace the stock air filter with a OEM replacement.
It's been a great day, got in nearly 80 miles.