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    Quote Originally Posted by jaherbst View Post
    OIL --we don't need no stinking OIL. We run em till they quit then use em for a boat anchor!

    By the way what kind of tires youse guys using?



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    Sounds like a new thread is in order.
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    I use BRP Blended oil. I buy the kit. Works for me. Bruce
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    I saw no mention of Rotella T-6. It's JASO-MA2 rated as a motorcycle oil. I'm new to the world of Spyders, but an old hand with motorcycles and I have found T-6 to be very advantageous for clutches, trannys, lifters and engine protection. A heavier additive package makes it a long term oil. No, I don't sell it or have stock in the company, just a satisfied customer. I have a friend with a 990 RT who uses RT and likes the results.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RICZ View Post
    I saw no mention of Rotella T-6. It's JASO-MA2 rated as a motorcycle oil. I'm new to the world of Spyders, but an old hand with motorcycles and I have found T-6 to be very advantageous for clutches, trannys, lifters and engine protection. A heavier additive package makes it a long term oil. No, I don't sell it or have stock in the company, just a satisfied customer. I have a friend with a 990 RT who uses RT and likes the results.
    Well I also use ( as do hundreds of other folks on this Forum ) ………. and Rotella is repeating their FANTASTIC Re-bate they had in 2018 , there is a LINK posted in another similar thread ……. Mike .....You can find the link in post #7 of the Rotella Oil Rebate - Thread ...do a search …. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    Well I also use ( as do hundreds of other folks on this Forum ) ………. and Rotella is repeating their FANTASTIC Re-bate they had in 2018 , there is a LINK posted in another similar thread ……. Mike .....You can find the link in post #7 of the Rotella Oil Rebate - Thread ...do a search …. Mike
    I shoulda looked farther back to earlier posts before I posted that.
    I just sold my last two wheeler, a 2010 Victory Cross Roads I bought new. Of course, it came with the factory Vic oil and the lifters would rattle on cold starts and the shifting was clunky. Other Vic owners said the same. I switched to Rotella T-6 and both of those improved; quiet lifters and smoother shifting. Inadvertently, one time I ran the oil over 7K miles and being worried, I sent in a sample for analysis. The report came back A+ and said there's 3K more miles left on it. That convinced me to stick with Rotella.
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    The original thread was "What oil do you use ON your Spyder?" I don't use any oil on my Spyder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deer30084 View Post
    The original thread was "What oil do you use ON your Spyder?" I don't use any oil on my Spyder.
    My mistake! I use CBD oil ON my F3 to relieve its aches and pains.
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    FYI>>>> Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W/40 On sale at amazon....40 Bucks a 6 pack delivered. Cant beat this price on a fine motorcycle oil.

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    Shell Rotella T-6.

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    I am just curious what brand of oil people use in their Spyders. Does anyone use Valvoline motorcycle oil?
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    Somewhere in these threads are words/thoughts about Valvoline m/c oil. But, in a word, yes. Valvoline 10w40 syn m/c oil will work just fine.
    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...archid=3237717


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    Quote Originally Posted by troop View Post
    Somewhere in these threads are words/thoughts about Valvoline m/c oil. But, in a word, yes. Valvoline 10w40 syn m/c oil will work just fine.
    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...archid=3237717
    I was curious. I have used Valvoline for years in motorcycles. I had a 2015 Spyder used Valvoline for 50,000 miles and a 2019 and put 30,000 on it. I have this 2021 and think I wii continue using it. The Cam Am oil is so high.
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    If using Rotella T6, what weight? I live in Arizona (HOT).
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    Quote Originally Posted by gerald37 View Post
    I am just curious what brand of oil people use in their Spyders. Does anyone use Valvoline motorcycle oil?
    I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 I use the Valvoline Full Synthetic 4T Motorcycle Oil ( 10w 40).

    The Valvoline 4T stroke motorcycle Oil is formulated to provide outstanding Wet Clutch protection for maximum power transfer and smooth shifting. It also delivers performance trusted by motorcycle owners and race teams around the world. It is formulated for the specific needs of high performance motorcycles including high temps, high RPMS, and wet clutch systems. The spyders have a wet clutch system.

    I have been using the above oil for 8 years.

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    I use Liqui Moly 4T 5w-40 Street as recommended by my Spyder mechanic.
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    Wow, an oil thread (notice the OP posted in Bold) that is four years old gets dredged up.
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