Home
Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Living The Moto Life - Video
Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video
Forums
What's new
Latest activity
Log-In
Join
What's new
Menu
Log-In
Join
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Close Menu
Forums
Dirt Bike Discussions By Brand
Dirt Bike Brands - Other
Mobile 1 5w-50 Did I make a mistake?
Reply to thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
[QUOTE="Greg in Oz, post: 154195, member: 24596"] Max, I live very close to you and race all over the place. I've been running Mobil Extra 4T Semi-Synthetic 15W/50 in my 501 Husaberg since new. I have Mobil as a sponsor and they give me this to use because I change oil frequently and the mineral base is better for the gears. The fully synth oils last a bit longer but at the change intervals we use in bikes there's not a great deal in it. I had the motor apart at the end of last season and zero wear on bore, piston, cams etc. In fact I left the cam rocker rollers a little long before replacing (they're a 50 hr item in bergs) and one seized near the start of a 3hr Pony Express. Apart from tappet noise there was no indication and when I pulled her down there was no appreciable damage to the cam lobes. The cams in bergs are a very hard profile that keeps the valve closed for a bit then slams it open and closed so for there to be no damage is a testament to the film strength of the oil. In short, changing the oil frequently is better than expensive oil. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which ocean is California closest to?
Post reply
Forums
Dirt Bike Discussions By Brand
Dirt Bike Brands - Other
Mobile 1 5w-50 Did I make a mistake?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom