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restlessr1 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM okay so a local rider/racer here runs mobil clean 5000 in his 08r1 and says it works perfect and its about time for a change in my bike as well so i was wondering if anyone had any say on it i looked at it and it says performance car oil im pretty sure of but what do you guys think travlnman 04-15-2009, 07:27 PM Not if it's the "energy conserving" type, with the starburst on the bottle. This is probably a 5w-something, probably energy conserving with too many friction modifiers to risk on my clutch if I were you. Normally I use Mobil 1 4T 10w40, and if you want cheaper, go with Shell Rotella T , in 15w40 (reg) or in 5w40 (syn). Being a diesel oil, it will not be the "energy conserving" type with all the friction modifiers. Lots of guys use it, for a long time, and really like it. Do a search on Rotella, and see what you get. Sharksawyer 04-15-2009, 07:35 PM Been using Rotella T 5W-40 in my '99 for years and love it. $19/Gallon at Walmart. Mark 99 R1 OGR1Girl 04-16-2009, 08:19 AM Lots of debate on oils. http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257226 http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52259 Any M/C specific oil in the proper weight called out by the manf. will work perfectly. Be wary of unrealistic claims and magic oils. santos 04-16-2009, 12:03 PM Not recommended ..... USE motorcycle type oil ,you need the apropiate for the clutches ,i always use motul syntech in my race bike and for the street ... Amsoil Dealer Group 04-19-2009, 04:55 PM Regardless of Brand, Synthetic or Petrleum, I always recommend the use of a Motorcycle Specific oil with a JASO MA Rating, better yet, MA 2, but never MB. There is a Difference between Auto/Diesel and Motorcycle oils. Anyone that says different, does not know. Use the right oil, Motorcycle oil, use a Premium Filter. If you wish to use a synthetic oil, read the G-2156 Link in our Sig and pick one of the Top 3 Finishers. Bob . OGR1Girl 04-20-2009, 10:49 AM Regardless of Brand, Synthetic or Petrleum, I always recommend the use of a Motorcycle Specific oil with a JASO MA Rating, better yet, MA 2, but never MB. There is a Difference between Auto/Diesel and Motorcycle oils. Anyone that says different, does not know. Use the right oil, Motorcycle oil, use a Premium Filter. If you wish to use a synthetic oil, read the G-2156 Link in our Sig and pick one of the Top 3 Finishers. Bob . Sounds like a reasonable recomendation. Congrats:rock | ||