RMZRyder

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I was talking to some guys at a cycle shop today and they specialize in KTM and any suspension, any way some guys that know a heck of a lot more than I do about bikes, I think. They said I am waisting my money on synthetic oil as long as I change it every other ride which I do along with my air filter. Ok I belive him and I will probably stop buying synthetic but he said he runs Rotella 15w40??? This oil is most popularly used in diesel engines, has anyone ever heard of this.
 

Jaybird

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Rotella T is probably a better oil for your bike than the majority of boutique "moto" oils, including the synthetics.
In fact, I would choose the 15w-40 conventional oil over their own 5w-40 GrpIII synthetic offering. I think it is more shear stable than the synthetic.
Oils marketed to diesel engines have lots of detergent/dispersants in the formula's, which is also a good thing for a wet clutched engine.

Unless you are starting the bike in sub-zero temps, there will probably be no added benefit by using a thinner winter rating, such as a 5w-x

RT 15w-40 is about $8 a gallon at WallyWorld.
Hard to beat.
 
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