It used to be that you could avoid harmful friction modifiers by looking at the API circle on the back of the bottle. If is said "energy conserving", you didn't want to put that in your bike. Unfortunately, as API specs have been revised, there are some specs that contain unwanted friction modifiers that do not say "energy conserving".
I read through a bunch of documentation on API specs and finally gave up in confusion. Fortunately, Valvoline came out with their own brand of motorcycle oil. It's formulated without any of the friction modifiers that can negatively affect a wet clutch. Even better, it's priced about the same as their automotive oils and available at most auto parts stores. I've been using their 10w-40 version for the last 20K miles and I'm very happy with it. Motorcycle specific oil at a car oil price. Can't beat it with a stick! John Ingersoll wrote: > I see that are bikes red line at 8500 (1992 Nighthawk 750). Could > you get away with using a good car oil and filter compared to the high > price motorcycle oil and filter? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
