Any suggestion for the engine oil?
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Many folks here recommend a petroleum based diesel 15W/40 oil, either Chevron Delo 400 or Shell Rotella T. I put on 14,000 miles on my '96 FE600 using Delo oil. My current bike, a RevLoc equipped '04 KTM 525(540) EXC with 7,000 miles seems to prefer the Rotella T.
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i use fully synthetic silkolene , i just had a rebuild and was impressed at the condition of the motor when it was pulled apart .
i am convinced of one thing , use quality oil .
and change it often .
i am convinced of one thing , use quality oil .
and change it often .
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Stoveguy said:
Humor is relative.
Some find the likes of Taffy and myself to be quite funny, others believe us to be insane.
Dale
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Dale, I personally find just about everything funny, in particular you and Taffy! Hell sometimes I just think funny schit..... Dark, Warped, life is too short not to find something to laugh about, particularly one's self. Thanks for the information you, Taffy and the others here provide I continue on my learning adventure with these bikes.
Later
Ron
Later
Ron
Quote from Dale: Some find the likes of Taffy and myself to be quite funny, others believe us to be insane.
Well, not to worry Dale, looks aren't everything
:lol: :wink:
For the record.....I'm Vancouver, BC born as well.....and I know I'm funny !
I run 10-50 synthetic Motrex......maybe I'll try the Delo as I change the oil every 2 hours and the Motrex is $$$$$
Well, not to worry Dale, looks aren't everything
:lol: :wink:
For the record.....I'm Vancouver, BC born as well.....and I know I'm funny !
I run 10-50 synthetic Motrex......maybe I'll try the Delo as I change the oil every 2 hours and the Motrex is $$$$$
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BrianSM said:
Hi Brian,
I don't know about that. With regard to "Husaberg Hype" perceived reality seems to be reality. Facts don't really count as it is all about the Shmoooooze. :wink:
Dale
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I think that you are in good shape with the Motorex. People can argue all day about which oil is the best but in the end what is important is to use a good quality motorcycle oil and change it often.
I am currently using an Amsoil product....not because it is a favorite but simply because it was the best quality oil that was available at the local motorcycle shop that I deal with. I have since ordered a case of Motorex. Can't get Dales Delo 400 where I live without ordering it from the USA and getting killed on duties and tax.
I am currently using an Amsoil product....not because it is a favorite but simply because it was the best quality oil that was available at the local motorcycle shop that I deal with. I have since ordered a case of Motorex. Can't get Dales Delo 400 where I live without ordering it from the USA and getting killed on duties and tax.
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New Brunswick, Canada
I think that you are in good shape with the Motorex. People can argue all day about which oil is the best but in the end what is important is to use a good quality motorcycle oil and change it often.
I am currently using an Amsoil product....not because it is a favorite but simply because it was the best quality oil that was available at the local motorcycle shop that I deal with. I have since ordered a case of Motorex. Can't get Dales Delo 400 where I live without ordering it from the USA and getting killed on duties and tax.
I am currently using an Amsoil product....not because it is a favorite but simply because it was the best quality oil that was available at the local motorcycle shop that I deal with. I have since ordered a case of Motorex. Can't get Dales Delo 400 where I live without ordering it from the USA and getting killed on duties and tax.
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New Brunswick, Canada
Very interesting nsman. Somehow it seems scary to think of dumping Irving oil products in my Huusyerdaddy! I used to cringe when I would see people using their 2 stroke mix. Probably nothing wrong with it but my perception was always that it was lower quality...mass produced "stuff".
Are you using it in your Bergs?
Are you using it in your Bergs?
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nova scotia
I use Motul,but FWIW...Yamaha Canada did an independent study on the quality oils readily available to the canadian consumer and Advant 5/40 synthetic was near the top of the list.
As far as the IDO 15/40 goes I am sure it is a quality product. As you well know the Irving group are unique in that they also own/run a huge transportation company as well as a significant forestry operation as well as the oil refinery operations.It is unlikely that they would be using anything but the best available and you know they would not be buying anything from anyone else....expect techology.
Sometimes we dont give the companies in our own backyard the respect that they deserve.
As far as the IDO 15/40 goes I am sure it is a quality product. As you well know the Irving group are unique in that they also own/run a huge transportation company as well as a significant forestry operation as well as the oil refinery operations.It is unlikely that they would be using anything but the best available and you know they would not be buying anything from anyone else....expect techology.
Sometimes we dont give the companies in our own backyard the respect that they deserve.
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New Brunswick, Canada
Aww...sheesh Bruce. The last thing I wanted to do was to start a pro/anti irving discussion with you :wink: .
They have done an incredible amount for this sleepy part of the world. I started my career there, my sister is at the top of their legal department and my brother is the personal trainer to Arthur Sr. I just never really considered putting their stuff in my motorcycles....mostly because I have traditionally been faithful to Silkolene. It always gave me good results and I never messed around with anything else because I always had a case or 2 on hand.
I was sponsored by Valvoline when I ice raced in Ontario and even then I still used Silk even though my bike was covered with their decals and I always had Valvoline goodies that I gave away and/or donated for prizes at the races. I'm sure their oil is good too, I just didn't want to experiment with a 250 2 stroke that was ported and tuned to the point of being a ticking time bomb on the best of days. :shock: It was wicked fast though if you could match the jetting with the drastic temperature swings that you can get on a frozen lake and keep it from melting down
They have done an incredible amount for this sleepy part of the world. I started my career there, my sister is at the top of their legal department and my brother is the personal trainer to Arthur Sr. I just never really considered putting their stuff in my motorcycles....mostly because I have traditionally been faithful to Silkolene. It always gave me good results and I never messed around with anything else because I always had a case or 2 on hand.
I was sponsored by Valvoline when I ice raced in Ontario and even then I still used Silk even though my bike was covered with their decals and I always had Valvoline goodies that I gave away and/or donated for prizes at the races. I'm sure their oil is good too, I just didn't want to experiment with a 250 2 stroke that was ported and tuned to the point of being a ticking time bomb on the best of days. :shock: It was wicked fast though if you could match the jetting with the drastic temperature swings that you can get on a frozen lake and keep it from melting down
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nova scotia
Irving,s ability to produce quality products is a given.It is also a given that the market size they have to deal with lends itself to commercial production,although I would not be the least surprised that they blend specialty products for others.
I often feel that the biggest mistake(business wise) I ever made was not going to them out of school and offering to work for free.I know that I would have gained much before they fired me.
I often feel that the biggest mistake(business wise) I ever made was not going to them out of school and offering to work for free.I know that I would have gained much before they fired me.
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