What oil should I be running in my LTR?

[DBF1972]

The service manual specifies, a oil of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API w/MA in JASO. I have been using Castrol R4 Superbike fully synthetic engine oil. It meets the spec, but is fully synthetic. Should I be running this oil?

[AL Elks]

Look on the bottle for the circular donut. If it says "Energy Conserving" don't use it because it has Moly in it which could cause your clutch to slip. If it doesn't say "Energy Conserving" on the bottom portion of the circle it's ok to use. I used synthetic in my 2001 Goldwing and use it in my 2003 Z400.

[DBF1972]

There is no suck mark on the actual bottle. I saw an old thread a while back talking about clutch problems and how it may relate to the type of oil you run. It does have a MA # on it. Is that Moly? On the previous thread, members spoke of not using fully synthetic oil. I will consult with my dealer, but AL I appreciate your imput. You seem to be very knowledgeable about these things. I was hoping to get a response from you.

Thanks..

[AL Elks]

Not sure about the MA # but here's a page with some good info on the donut I am referring to:

http://www.chevron.ca/ProductsServices/Retail/MotorOilLabel.htm

[KWAD GAWD]

Valvoline 10w40 Durablend is the best oil you can buy, and better yet - it's only $3.69 a qt.

[DBF1972]

Thanks guys...

[FourFiftyFour]

Originally posted by KWAD GAWD
Valvoline 10w40 Durablend is the best oil you can buy, and better yet - it's only $3.69 a qt.

I used valvoline durablend with my cannondale and it worked just fine... however, i might use more expensive stuff for the zuk.

[LTandRaptorider]

I hate to say this... But I used Honda HP-4 oil for my first oil change in the LTR... :eek: ;) Semi-synthetic, safe to use during break-in. Only $7.89 a quart... :D

[FourFiftyFour]

Originally posted by LTandRaptorider
I hate to say this... But I used Honda HP-4 oil for my first oil change in the LTR... :eek: ;) Semi-synthetic, safe to use during break-in. Only $7.89 a quart... :D

traitor!!! :scary:

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by CDaleChick
traitor!!! :scary:

Shhh! Not so loud dear! If my buddy rider11x sees this... OMG the ball busting I would get! Course he is riding a Grizzly now... :eek: :p

Actually, I use Honda oil to slow my LTR down a little... :eek2: :D :blah:

[FourFiftyFour]

Originally posted by LTandRaptorider
Actually, I use Honda oil to slow my LTR down a little... :eek2: :D :blah:

Ahhh... I see.... you just dont want to make everyone else jealous! Then everyone else will want one :blah:

[ckasper18]

I also run the honda oils this isthe same oil that all the team riders dirt bikes road race use.