DELO 400 Info

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

From the head of Chevron Technical:

"The moly in Delo 400 is not the kind of moly that would be of concern to wet clutches. It is in as an inhibitor, mainly for oxidation control. They are concerned about molydisulfide, which would be a big problem as it modifies the friction characteristics of a lubricant. As for selling a branded 4 cycle motorcycle oil in North America, I have been a big proponent of that for some time since I ride as well. But in general, most people use a regular automotive engine oil. I've passed this onto some of the commercial folks for their consideration."

Win a bike:
http://www.delobike.com/

Dale

PowerCell · Mar 13, 2006

Sooooo... what you're saying is Delo=Still Good???

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

PowerCell said:
Sooooo... what you're saying is Delo=Still Good???

Hi ken,

Simply figured if it came direct from Chevron USA the average Husaberg owner may feel a little more confident with said product as opposed to just my word.

Dale

PowerCell · Mar 13, 2006

Thank you Dale, that's very good to hear. Honestly, I stopped reading oil threads about 2 years ago... :wink:

Brendan · Mar 13, 2006

That is nice to hear something official. I kept on using it anyways, after testing it and finding no difference. I still have 4 gallons of it from Costco in my shed, so I will be set for a while.

Brendan · Mar 13, 2006

Dale,
Where was this posted? I would like to link the info on some other sites, and ruffle some "motorcycle oil only" feathers with it.

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

Brendan said:
Dale,
Where was this posted? I would like to link the info on some other sites, and ruffle some "motorcycle oil only" feathers with it.

Such was in a a personal Email I received via my resources within the corporation.

Dale

risky1 · Mar 13, 2006

Dale,

I think you had given us the scoop on this a while back. I remember reading that the new formulation was just fine for the bikes. and you yhave mentioned in a few posts regarding engines you have raced or tuned that the delo was working just fine. So I just kept on using it. this just confirms the level of trust we place in your expertise.

Thanks for the info.

risky

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

risky1 said:
Dale,

I think you had given us the scoop on this a while back. I remember reading that the new formulation was just fine for the bikes. and you yhave mentioned in a few posts regarding engines you have raced or tuned that the delo was working just fine. So I just kept on using it. this just confirms the level of trust we place in your expertise.

Thanks for the info.

risky

Thank you for the vote of confidence. However, do not get too comfortable as I will not be around forever. You know, "the times they are a changing" :lol:

Dale

kelsow · Mar 13, 2006

LINEAWEAVER said:
PowerCell said:

Sooooo... what you're saying is Delo=Still Good???

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Hi ken,

Simply figured if it came direct from Chevron USA the average Husaberg owner may feel a little more confident with said product as opposed to just my word.

Dale

Your word is gold to me (and 99% of the rest of us)

Brendan · Mar 13, 2006

Thank you for the vote of confidence. However, do not get too comfortable as I will not be around forever. You know, "the times they are a changing" :lol:

Dale

What? You mean not being around forever as in living a normal full lifespan, and then you start pushing up daisies?

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

Brendan said:
Thank you for the vote of confidence. However, do not get too comfortable as I will not be around forever. You know, "the times they are a changing" :lol:

Dale

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What? You mean not being around forever as in living a normal full lifespan, and then you start pushing up daisies?

No, I mean as in stepping on the fingers of those whom now have a great deal of US Husaberg influence.

Bound to happen sooner or later. :lol:

Dale

Bobzilla · Mar 13, 2006

LINEAWEAVER said:
Brendan said:

Thank you for the vote of confidence. However, do not get too comfortable as I will not be around forever. You know, "the times they are a changing" :lol:

Dale

Click to expand...

What? You mean not being around forever as in living a normal full lifespan, and then you start pushing up daisies?

Click to expand...

No, I mean as in stepping on the fingers of those whom now have a great deal of Husaberg influence regarding the US market.

Bound to happen sooner or later. :lol:

Dale

PPPPPSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAWWWWWWW

And I thought you were like me.

One who laughs in the face of adversity!

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

husabutt · Mar 13, 2006

LINEAWEAVER said:
From the head of Chevron Technical:

"The moly in Delo 400 is not the kind of moly that would be of concern to wet clutches. It is in as an inhibitor, mainly for oxidation control. They are concerned about molydisulfide, which would be a big problem as it modifies the friction characteristics of a lubricant. As for selling a branded 4 cycle motorcycle oil in North America, I have been a big proponent of that for some time since I ride as well. But in general, most people use a regular automotive engine oil. I've passed this onto some of the commercial folks for their consideration."

Win a bike:
http://www.delobike.com/

Dale

I couldn't find an actual endorsement or statement that they are using Delo 400 in the bike. You would think that in at least the specifications they might list a recommended oil. I don't get it. Perhaps because Delo stands for Diesel Engine Lubricating Oil Chevron can only allude to the premise that Delo works good in bikes too.

Note to Dale:
The more things change the more they stay the same

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

husabutt said:
LINEAWEAVER said:

From the head of Chevron Technical:

"The moly in Delo 400 is not the kind of moly that would be of concern to wet clutches. It is in as an inhibitor, mainly for oxidation control. They are concerned about molydisulfide, which would be a big problem as it modifies the friction characteristics of a lubricant. As for selling a branded 4 cycle motorcycle oil in North America, I have been a big proponent of that for some time since I ride as well. But in general, most people use a regular automotive engine oil. I've passed this onto some of the commercial folks for their consideration."

Win a bike:
http://www.delobike.com/

Dale

Click to expand...

I couldn't find an actual endorsement or statement that they are using Delo 400 in the bike. You would think that in at least the specifications they might list a recommended oil. I don't get it. Perhaps because Delo stands for Diesel Engine Lubricating Oil Chevron can only allude to the premise that Delo works good in bikes too.

Note to Dale:
The more things change the more they stay the same

Hi Eric,
There in lay the irony.

Chevron has evidently associated Harley riders with truckers and therefore DELO 400. To the best of my knowledge said motorcycle has Harley oil in it.

So much of life Life seems to be about marketing and perceived reality.
Kind of like my Husaberg roller coaster ride of the past decade.

Is it real? :lol: LOL

Best Regards,
Dale

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

PPPPPSSSSSHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAWWWWWWW

And I thought you were like me.

One who laughs in the face of adversity!

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Ah shucks Bob,
Now I feel really bad.

Truth be told, I will most likely just become all the more cantankerous and really jump up on my soap box. :lol: LOL

Dale don't run!

Sincerely,
Dale

husabutt · Mar 13, 2006

Chevron should alter the name a bit and market to the Husaberg community for a start. They have a ready made target demographic thanks to you

. As it is a diesel motor oil they may have to go the "closed course" route for a period of time due to emission regulations if there is an effect on them. Soon diesel motors will have to comply with the same standards set for gasoline motors therefore the point may be moot. I can see it now. Delo 400 endorsed by the Factory Husaberg race team with an H-Line sticky on the label. Actually not far from the current mark at all

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

husabutt said:
Chevron should alter the name a bit and market to the Husaberg community for a start. They have a ready made target demographic thanks to you . As it is a diesel motor oil they may have to go the "closed course" route for a period of time due to emission regulations if there is an effect on them. Soon diesel motors will have to comply with the same standards set for gasoline motors therefore the point may be moot. I can see it now. Delo 400 endorsed by the Factory Husaberg race team with an H-Line sticky on the label. Actually not far from the current mark at all

Not likely to happen now. :lol:

Once upon a time I did private label a Husaberg specific oil based on DELO stock. L&R Racing Oil.
Dale

hillbillyjeeper · Mar 13, 2006

LINEAWEAVER said:
Not likely to happen now. :lol:

Once upon a time I did private label a Husaberg specific oil based on DELO stock. L&R Racing Oil.
Dale

Like this?

LINEAWEAVER · Mar 13, 2006

Hi hillbillyjeeper,
That is indeed the product. Everything DELO and then some.

I still have the specific formulation, alas, as with all things Husaberg, far too pricey to manufacture given the limited volume.

Thank you for posting.

Send email to:
[email protected]

Happy to answer your questions as in my book one good deed deserves another. It's a morals thing.

Even offer product and service that may interest you.

Dale

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