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BranNwebster · 11-17-2008, 05:05 PM

The Rotella synthetic at walmart was 22 dollars for a gallon. I thought it seemed a little high.

**mstewar1** · 11-17-2008, 05:41 PM

I think I paid about that. I wasn't really commenting on the price, just the performance. Though just doing a quick search of on-line places I found mobile 1 moto oil going for at least $7/qt. So even if I paid $24 at wally world that's still cheaper.

It may just be a matter of switching to full synthetic and rotella is just getting all of the props because it's what I reached for. Fair enough. I used mobil 1 in my vfr and liked that, too.

I'm just coming from a blend of dyno and synthetic. The resulting change in my gearbox is what's nice.

BranNwebster · 11-17-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewar1

I think I paid about that. I wasn't really commenting on the price, just the performance. Though just doing a quick search of on-line places I found mobile 1 moto oil going for at least $7/qt. So even if I paid $24 at wally world that's still cheaper.

It may just be a matter of switching to full synthetic and rotella is just getting all of the props because it's what I reached for. Fair enough. I used mobil 1 in my vfr and liked that, too.

I'm just coming from a blend of dyno and synthetic. The resulting change in my gearbox is what's nice.

I put rotella sync in everything, I guess the last time i bought it I thought i paid 17 bucks.

v4rick · 11-28-2008, 05:20 PM

Good one, "81".

**buggerlugs** · 11-28-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfc70

Friction modifiers have long alkyl chains for consistent viscosity, and are polar compunds for adhering to metal surfaces and reduce surface friction.

I think I need 3 years out to take a chemistry/physics degree.... Dude, I am flummoxed. I buy black stuff that says "motorbike oil" but I take my hat off to you. You know your stuff

PJFZ1 · 11-28-2008, 08:10 PM

I've run Rotella Synth for about t years now, in several bikes, and I generally run them hard, and I'm very happy with the performance of the Rotella.

As far as the clutch slippage - I really believe it to be a Wives' Tale.. I've red it in dozens of oil threads, but never net someone who suffered from it do to oil.

HungarianFZ6 · 11-29-2008, 06:37 PM

havent any of you guys looked at your owner's manual? specificly the part that says DO NOT USE oils designated "CD" (for use in diesel engines) last time I checked rotella was made specificly for diesel's. be safe use 10w40 amsoil!!!!

Gosling1 · 11-29-2008, 07:07 PM

Not the Amsoil thing again.

I have 62,000+ miles using Rotella. I have no oil lose no smoke and no clutch slippage. My FZ6 is a daily rider and weekend warrior. Hell, I even use it in my 07 GSXR600 track bike with no, I repeat NO issues. If it works, why change??

Boneman · 11-29-2008, 09:03 PM

Haven't any of you heard....the debate is over, Rotella T wins. Sheesh.

the debate is over...and so is this thread.

11-17-2008, 05:05 PM	#91 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 448 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! The Rotella synthetic at walmart was 22 dollars for a gallon. I thought it seemed a little high. __________________ If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.

11-17-2008, 05:41 PM	#92 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 286 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! I think I paid about that. I wasn't really commenting on the price, just the performance. Though just doing a quick search of on-line places I found mobile 1 moto oil going for at least $7/qt. So even if I paid $24 at wally world that's still cheaper. It may just be a matter of switching to full synthetic and rotella is just getting all of the props because it's what I reached for. Fair enough. I used mobil 1 in my vfr and liked that, too. I'm just coming from a blend of dyno and synthetic. The resulting change in my gearbox is what's nice. __________________ uh huh michael '06 fz6 arrest-me red. dreaming of: ohlins or similar...

11-28-2008, 05:20 PM	#94 (permalink)
v4rick Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madison, AL Bike: 2005 FZ6, '84 VF500F, '77 RD400D, 2005 Jonway 125 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 6 Member #260	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! Good one, "81".

11-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#96 (permalink)
PJFZ1 http://www.pjsparts.com/ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central KY Bike: More than one! Posts: 24 Rep Power: 1 Member #5355	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! I've run Rotella Synth for about t years now, in several bikes, and I generally run them hard, and I'm very happy with the performance of the Rotella. As far as the clutch slippage - I really believe it to be a Wives' Tale.. I've red it in dozens of oil threads, but never net someone who suffered from it do to oil.

11-29-2008, 06:37 PM	#97 (permalink)
HungarianFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Member #982	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! havent any of you guys looked at your owner's manual? specificly the part that says DO NOT USE oils designated "CD" (for use in diesel engines) last time I checked rotella was made specificly for diesel's. be safe use 10w40 amsoil!!!!

11-29-2008, 07:07 PM	#98 (permalink)
Gosling1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 6 Member #174	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! Not the Amsoil thing again. I have 62,000+ miles using Rotella. I have no oil lose no smoke and no clutch slippage. My FZ6 is a daily rider and weekend warrior. Hell, I even use it in my 07 GSXR600 track bike with no, I repeat NO issues. If it works, why change?? __________________ 06, 62,500+ miles, Laser Quads, 4 into 2 exhaust, Flipped shifter, CBR 1100XX clip ons odpierdol się

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Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Re: The debate is over. Rotella T wins! Haven't any of you heard....the debate is over, Rotella T wins. Sheesh. the debate is over...and so is this thread. __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

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