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just purchased an 01 bonny with 6100 miles, previous owner said mobil 1 synthetic always used. looking for opinions on oils and how often it should be changed ..thanks
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I use Mobil One Racing 4T.
I've read; Semi or fully synthetic 10w/40 or 15w/50, API SH & JASO MA.
Oil Filters; Triumph T1210444, K&N KN-204, HiFlo HF-204, Purolator ML16817 (Purolator is $6.99 in Florida), others average $14-16.00.
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Should be Riding
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Amsoil 10w/40, change every 6000 miles
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I have found that changing the oil every 3,000 miles using the Mobile One Racing 4T works great for me. It has also reduced some of the clunkyness when shifting, didnt eliminate it just reduced it! Just thought I would pass that along.
'04 SM Union Flag Black/BUB slash cut/AI removed/K&N
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I believe the mechanics manual says to change the Mobil 4T synthetic oil every 5000 miles.
Fidelis et Fortis
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i run amsoil and still change every 3-3500, i know it is overkill but gives me peace of mind with how i ride it
Frank
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Quote:
i run amsoil and still change every 3-3500, i know it is overkill but gives me peace of mind with how i ride it
Frank
Same here I change mine once a year with Amsoil and have yet to go over 2,500 miles in a year, (this I year may hit 3,000) I run it hard so I got to take care of her! 
Last edited by 69tri1; 09/14/2008 11:19 AM.
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I run Amsoil and change every 6,000 mile or once a year what ever comes first.
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Quote:
I run Amsoil and change every 6,000 mile or once a year what ever comes first.
+1 
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Quote:
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I run Amsoil and change every 6,000 mile or once a year what ever comes first.
+1
I should add it gets fresh oil every spring no matter the mileage.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Anyone running Royal Purple?
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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In the friction tests Royal Purple was one of the worst oils out there. Wesson would do a better job.
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No kidding. I've love to see the test source. I've always been led to believe Royal Purple was one of the best oils on the market (at least for cages). If you have anything Ian, send it my way. I'll do some additional looking.
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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I run Amsoil and change it once a year. Per Amsoil, if you are running the oil and filter they warranty it for 12,000 miles. If just the oil they still warranty the oil for 12,000 miles, but recommend changing the non Amsoil filter every 6,000 miles or 6 months.
Tom
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Just google the tests , Google "oil comparison test". Here is one right off the very top of the list. There are others that break it down better and give you more charts. oil test Not sure if this is a newer test or not but Royal Purple rates better here than I have seen in other tests.
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Notice the different ratings depending on different priorities? Keep in mind that comparing car engines and motorcycle engines is like apples & oranges.(to some degree) None of the comparison tests I've seen used the T4 & other oils specifically designed for four stroke, two cyl. motorcycle engines with combined crankcase/clutch set up. Triumph recommends Mobile One, T4 racing syn.! (But H*ll, they also recommend Helmets  )
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