Another oil question

[tntherapy]

I'm planning on making a 9,000 mile trip this summer and just discovered the new Mobile 1 Annual Protection.
Would this oil work correctly in my 2008 GS and help me to avoid an oil change on the road? I'm just now looking
at its codes and ratings, but figured some of you that travel more than me could provide some insight or ideas.
We could either continue using this thread or use pms to keep out of the technical and arguing discussions that usually
ensue.

thanks,
tntherapy (Dick Beistel)

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

There are sooooooooooooo many types of oil that come under the Mobil 1 name it's almost impossible to tell what it's specific properties are ........ so can you look the label for what the grading classifications cover and post it here...... then we can tell you if it's OK ........... I will say that the longest mileage oil is going to be a Full Synthetic, they won't break down as quickly as Dino or Blended Dino oils do ............... Mike :thumbup:

[2dogs]

Running 9k on an oil change is ok. However, you will likely need to add oil before you make the 9k miles. Keep that in mind and take extra oil with you. Also, make sure you are using Mobil motorcycle oil. Do not run regular automobile oil in your spyder. Regular vehicle oil contains friction modifiers that will interfere with your clutch pack. If you get somewhere and need oil and can't find motorcycle oil, any diesel motor oil will work in a pinch and will not harm your clutch pack. Delo 400 15w40 will work great. Good luck and have a great trip.

[Highwayman2013]

Use the Mobil 10w40 motorcycle oil not the annual protection stuff, that’s for cars. I’m running the Mobil Racing 4T 10W40 full synthetic motorcycle oil now and will be changing it soon. I’m running it for over 8,000 miles now and will send it in for analysis. Report to come.

[SPYD3R]

it ABSOLUTELY requires oil that is specifically made for motorcycles...
WET CLUTCH oil is the ONLY oil to use... you will ruin your SPYD3R if you use oil that is specific to automobiles....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Bob Denman]

:agree: with Dan... It's the wet clutch that should be your biggest concern.

[Spyderglide]

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/lamonster-1330-full-synthetic-oil-change-kit-can-am-spyder-spectro-oil/

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/lamonster-998-full-synthetic-oil-change-kit-can-am-spyder-spectro-oil/