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Did perhaps Triumph change our oil spec to 10w 40? (I hope?)
It used to be what, 15 - 50? 20 - 50? My short term memory is toasted, and I'm too lazy to go get the owner's manual.
I bought some Mobil 1 4T at a parts store chain yesterday. They only had 10W 40. I expect all would be well with using 10 - 40, but x - 50 wouldn't hurt my feelings for Summer riding.
Just curious.
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My owner's manual (surprised myself that I even found it!) says "semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 15W/50 which meets API - SH or higher AND JASO MA.
JASO MA might be related to YO YO MA. I've never met either one but my AMSOIL has....
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JASO MA might be related to YO YO MA. I've never met either one but my AMSOIL has....
Once i met both YO YO MA and her sister in a bar .....at least i think it was them... my memory is somewhat fuzzy.... 
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I DON'T like using 10-40 in the Florida summers, especially during stop & go city traffic during rallys.  I am CERTAIN I used Mobil 4T, 15(20?)-50 the first time I changed oil, then had to settle for 10-40 the last time, cause I couldn't find the other.  Now the last thread I've read here concerning Mobil 1, they don't, and appearently never did, make 15(20?)-50 4T?!?  Am I really getting to that stage of life!?  
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Dude: YO YO MA is a guy. Ease up on the absinthe, eh??
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Yo Yo Ma There's always room for cello...
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Is he a midget, or is that a very X-large fiddle? 
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yes... Now see what happens when you start another oil thread??? 
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My bike had Mobil 1 Racing 4T out of the dealer, I changed to Motul 10-40 Semi, and it ran fine, but not "as tight" as the 15-50 Full. The price difference didin't justify the 15-50 tho... The Mobil 1 was still perfectly clean @7k while the Motul was very over due and black at 7.5k
Mobil 1 : 90$/Gallon
Motul : 35$/Gallon
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My bike had Mobil 1 Racing 4T out of the dealer, I changed to Motul 10-40 Semi, and it ran fine, but not "as tight" as the 15-50 Full. The price difference didin't justify the 15-50 tho... The Mobil 1 was still perfectly clean @7k while the Motul was very over due and black at 7.5k
Mobil 1 : 90$/Gallon
Motul : 35$/Gallon
Where do you live!?
Mobil 1, 4T,$35.80 @ Autozones in Orlando. (and thats @ $8.95 a quart X 4)
Even the Stealer is $15.50 a quart!
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I run Amsoil 20-50 motorcycle oil and even that is $10 a qt or $40 a gallon. ( never saw it in a gallon jug so not sure if there is one or how much it costs)
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yes...
Now see what happens when you start another oil thread???
Absynthe makes the heart grow fonder
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hi guys, I,ve been using mobil 1 4t 15/50 for last 6 years in the america and now the speedy, bit pricy over here, i paid 85 bux aust 2 weeks ago..I use mobil 1 in both my cars a 5.4 v8 ford and a 1.8 mazda 3, been using it for ages and am impressed with its performance.
Neither of my bikes have needed top ups but i,m also fussy and change it every 6 months,5000kms.3000miles, cheers, Tadpole
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Hi Taddy, I was told Mobil 1 was not designed for bikes so I've been using Motul
Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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The Mobil 1 4T is for bikes but the regular Mobile 1 is not.
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So I'm not losing it? Mobil 1 4T 15-50 does exist? I didn't see it listed on THEIR site, and the stores around here only stock 10-40? 
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So I'm not losing it?
Mobil 1 4T 15-50 does exist?
I didn't see it listed on THEIR site, and the stores around here only stock 10-40?
just bought some this week.
(though this doesn't mean you
might or might not be losing it.)
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See, even nomadic people can find 15/50 its everywhere.
Mobil 1 15/50 is not for motorcycles? oh, oh. What does that mean?
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I just bought an 09 america and did the 500 mile oil change yesterday. I used mobile 1 4t 10-40 becouse thats what the manual says to use. the manual says to put in 3.8 litres, is that 4 quartz? I know i'm to use the inspection glass, but it's kinda hard to do when your'e by yourself.
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just bought some this week.
(though this doesn't mean you
might or might not be losing it.)
Don't you have some electrical work to do?
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the manual says to put in 3.8 litres, is that 4 quartz?
4 quarts should be just fine, and I don't see how the engine would know the minuscule difference between the two amounts, although posting this could start yet another "oil war"
 
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I researched the oil thing. I spoke to a Mobile 1 tech on the phone. Both he and the dealor recommended the 15-50 Triumph Mobile 1. It was formulated with triumph's help for our bikes. They did not recommend the 20-50 v twin Mobile 1 sold at Autozone. That 15-50 is expensive but I am not taking any chances. The only other oil i would consider is Amsoil. It is premo by all accounts. I also am using the Triumpoh filter.
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Yup Erle, Get mine from the triumph dealer, I use k&n filter as its got a 17mm nut on it which makes it easy to remove and they are excellent quality...shell adance full synthetic comes in 10/40 which my dealer also uses, cheers all, Taddy
As Staffo said DONT USE CAR OIL IN A BIKE,IT STUFFS WET CLUTCHES BIGTIME
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