A whole new oil debate...

[MotorPlow]

Ha, just when you thought you had it all figured out, look what Mobil1 did to you: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70285

Make sure you follow the link in the second post for more detailed discussion on the "New" Mobil1.

Enjoy,
Chris F.

[Lucky]

I've been scepticly watching those commercials.

 since I tend to change the oil in my bike twice a season, weather it needs it or not, and i'll be adding the oil cooler in the spring, i'll stick to the castrol 20-W50 i've been using at $2 a quart. I have been wanting to try the Spectro golden (?) Jason & others praise. my problem is that even if it's as good as they say, I'll still want to change the oil twice a season. i'd want to do that even with the 'extended life' stuff.

my vehicles generally leak/burn enough oil that I don't bother changing it, just the filter, lol  ;D

--Lucky

[Superfly]

That is the good thing about the vision, between burning oil, and most of them leaking from the stator cover, we are constantly put fresh oil in there!!  At least we are restoring the viscosity (untill the stator fries!!) ;D

Sometimes I amuse myself!! ;)

[jasonm.]

Guys, try Castrol Syntec 20w50 @ $4.50/qt. I use it most of the time now. The Golden Spectro considering it is a semi-synthetic is now overpriced $6/qt.  I judge my oils strictly on shifting action. Castrol Syntec is better than the Golden Spectro for me. Even Castrol Syntec Blend is as good or better then the Spectro. Castrol syntec Blend is about $2.70/qt.

[MotorPlow]

I just ordered the Castrol 20W50 49^%/51^% semi synthetic blend.  I will be trying that and see what I get out of it.  I think I paid $4 a liter.

~Chris

[joevacc]

Since the first oil change I used the Castrol GTX in my bike.  When I found out about the Spectro, many years ago, that is all I have used.  I will definitely give the Castrol Syntec a try I think it is fantastic oil.  The Golden Spectro makes the bike shift much better. If the Castrol Syntec is as good or better - I am all for saving some money!

JV