What type of motor oil do you use in your RT?

[BuddaBelly]

Good Afternoon:
I just bought a new 2012 RT SE5. Ready for the 600 mile service.
What type of motor oil are you all using? I want to use Amsoil. Been using Amsoil for years in my Harley's and Valkyrie.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Ed
BuddaBelly

 

[spydercowboy]

Good question. I was about to ask myself cause that's just what I want to use.

 

[dick574]

:yes: been using the Amsoil motorcycle 10W 40. Everything, engine, shifting, etc. seem to run smoother. Go for it. :yes:

 

[SpyRyd]

Amsoil product code MCF is great for the :ani29:. Both Bajaron and http://www.damnbestoil.com/ are site sponsors and sell Amsoil.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: BajaRon might just be your best source for oil-changing stuff... :thumbup:

 

[SteveMac]

Amsoil and BajaRon!

 

[dliszews]

Using and have used Amsoil religously for years. It has made shifting my RSS smoother.

 

[Dudley]

Royal Purple 10W40 Automotive Synthetic. Used for 40,000 miles on our first Spyder (2008 SE5) and have been using it for over 26,000 miles on the 2010 RT SM5. No oil related issues EVER on either one.

 

[Adirondack Mik]

Personally I like Mobil 1 but for your 600 miler I would return it to the dealer and have them service it. If you have an RT have your easy access panel installed and run with their oil(synthetic), and do your own after that.

 

[shelbydave]

Personally I like Mobil 1 but for your 600 miler I would return it to the dealer and have them service it. If you have an RT have your easy access panel installed and run with their oil(synthetic), and do your own after that.

That was my plan... Now I just need to get the Amsoil, and filters...

 

[pwilbarger]

I'm an Amsoil dealer so I use Amsoil 10W40 motorcycle oil. There a couple of dealers that are sponsors here so contact them on getting Amsoil.


Spyder Phyl

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[Bob Denman]

Now; should we discuss tire pressures or helmet usage next? :shocked: :roflblack: :joke:

 

[Adirondack Mik]

Is that helmet pressures and tire usage Bob?:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Does it really matter?? :roflblack:hyea::roflblack::yes:

 

[shelbydave]

Is that helmet pressures and tire usage Bob?:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

I'm told I run alot of air in the helmet... or between the ears...

 

[Adirondack Mik]

Just don't pump up the pressure before you leave, when you're eyes are bulging out it's hard to see.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Sierra Shark]

Oil Change. How difficult to do?

Hi there... Nicky new guy here. Just picked up our RT-S SE5 Limited. It will be coming up on its 600 mile oil change. I am mechanically inclined and was told by the mechanic that built our bike that the oil change is not that hard. Anybody done their own? If so what were any issues, suggestions, warnings, etc....

Thanks in advance. Nice website.

Sierra Shark

 

[boborgera]

Hi there... Nicky new guy here. Just picked up our RT-S SE5 Limited. It will be coming up on its 600 mile oil change. I am mechanically inclined and was told by the mechanic that built our bike that the oil change is not that hard. Anybody done their own? If so what were any issues, suggestions, warnings, etc....

Thanks in advance. Nice website.

Sierra Shark

I'll chime in with just one suggestion, Probably the Most important Of the many that will come,;
Make sure you use the ''Right tool'' to remove the drain plugs, [a common mistake made] and don't over tighten them when you put them back'.

 

[Adirondack Mik]

If you can't adjust the belt tension, change both filters, oil and transmission and have the easy off panel in you're extra parts you're making a mistake. Dig the gold up in you're back yard, go to you're dealer and get it done. I realize the price you pay in California may not be what I'm paying in the boonies, but for what you payed for your spyder "do you feel lucky".

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

AmsOil

Me too Amsoil 10/40 MC