What oil do you use on your Spyder?

[Deanna777]

I use the Valvoline Motorcycle Oil, 4T Stroke Full Synthetic, 10W-40. It has the Superior Wet Clutch protection, and it exceeds API SERVICES SJ/SG/SF, JASO MA2.

I have a 2014RTS-SE6, and I switched OEM oil to the above in 2015. I have been using the above oil since then with no issues.

Deanna

 

[Wildrice]

I am truly amazed at how many Spyder riders have their motor oil analyized **. I'm not against it, I just know dozens & dozens of sport bike riders & racers who beat the hell out of their engines reving to 12K-15K rpm & above who never tested their oil--me either. Both of my engine failures were the valve seat melting out of the aluminum head--using NOS at the end of the 1 mile land speed run--the 1st crossed the finish line at 193 mph & the 2nd at 196 mph. I have no idea of the speed when the valve seat separated from the head but I doubt it was oil failure. Like I said--I have nothing against having it tested--maybe I'm learning something--the Spyder has a low power-low rpm engine. Maybe it saves the clutch.

 

[SPYD3R]

VALVOLINE 4T FULL SYNTHETIC 10-40
i buy it from Walmarts web page... $7.37 per qt...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

VALVOLINE 4T FULL SYNTHETIC 10-40
i buy it from Walmarts web page... $7.37 per qt...

This Valvoline is what I used to use because ( it is great oil ) & I got a couple of cases at a fantastic price ….. I am now switching to the Shell Rotella T-6 ( which also is a superior oil ) because I got a few gallons at an even better price …..both of these oils are Full Synthetic ……………. Mike hyea:

 

[Wildrice]

I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil because it matches my lifestyle..

 

[tibadoe]

Already have Shell Rotella T-6 on my list.

 

[bikerbillone]

So let me ask, which machine do you ride most and why. Thanks.

 

[jcoats1]

YES, use it always, from Walmart. NO clutch problems....

 

[007james]

I have used Full Synthetic Mobil One 10W-40 4T Motorcycle Racing Oil since my 3000 first Service. Doc Humphrey used it in his 2014 RT, so I followed his choice. I don’t care about the cost of the oil, considering 10,000 miles between oil changes. But the Reviews on this Oil are excellent, and it is recommended for Vehicles that share the same oil in tne engine and Tranny.

 

[sandman53]

Shell Rotella T-6 Always !

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Shell Rotella T-6 Always !

Rotella has just repeated last years incredible deal ….. someone posted a LINK earlier …… Mike hyea:..Find my " Rotella Oil Rebate " thread...… and look @ post #9 for the LINK

 

[Wildrice]

Valvoline 10w40 Synthetic Motorcycle oil from Walmart at $6.75 a quart. Most important is Using a JASO M2 Rating and Not just Jaso . Unless you use BRP oil.

Valvoline standard 10W40 motorcycle oil (excellent wet clutch protection) JASO MA2 API SL High Temp-High RPM's $4.85/qt
Ryan Schnitz Racing--1st street bike to get into 6.90 1/4 mile Guinness Book record holder doesn't run synthetic.

 

[pegasus1300]

Shell Rotella 5/40 T6 synthetic. I have bought so much of this oil on sale that I'll have over 100,000 miles on the Spyder before I use it all up. The sale Mike mentions earlier is a great sale, take advantage.

The why is that it is an excellent oil it is readily available (Walmart) and it is cheap. I change it out every 4500 miles so I can't see putting in an expensive oil.

 

[PMK]

Mobil 1 10w40 Sportbike oil. The reason why, in a very complete test of many oils, the Mobil 1 10w40 Sportbike oil was ranked as number 2 best motorcycle oil behind very expensive Motul race oil, and the Mobil was higher rated than the Rotella and other oils mentioned here.

The test, for unknown reasons does not compare Amsoil, so there is no means to praise nor condemn it.

Additionally, others here have had the Mobil 1 from their Spyders tested by labs and the results are excellent.

Plus, from a practical point, the Spyder shifts better and the clutch is smoother compared to BRP oil.

 

[bikerbillone]

I use whatever my neighbor has in his garage when it is time to change my oil. :roflblack:

Mr. I see you have two trikes, which one do you ride most often?

 

[AY4B]

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/lamo...tic-oil-change-kit-can-am-spyder-spectro-oil/

I just switched to Lamonster oil from Amsoil and could feel a vast improvement.

 

[cueman]

I just switched to Lamonster oil from Amsoil and could feel a vast improvement.

Would you please comment more on its improvements? Thanks, cueman

 

[bikerbillone]

Mr. I see you have two trikes, which one do you ride most often?

Interesting reply, guess that's a funny icon, I thought it was a good question, maybe not. Thanks for the response, I see you've given it a lot of thought.

 

[deer30084]

Why use 10W40 when the manual says to use 5W40? It cracks me up when people say they use it with "no issues." Maybe years down the road the 2nd or 3rd owner will experience the "issues."

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Why use 10W40 when the manual says to use 5W40? It cracks me up when people say they use it with "no issues." Maybe years down the road the 2nd or 3rd owner will experience the "issues."

What do you think ….. is the difference between 5w and 10w ?????? …. Mike hyea: