08-24-2013, 10:51 AM
Just did my first oil change. I have been using Rotella T6 5-40 synthetic with a MO rating in my ST and XX and put it in the CB. Warming it up on the center stand after the change to fill the filter I noticed a knock in the lower end. Not a valve tick from the top. Taking it off the center stand onto the side stand it increased from the right side. Knock went away and went for a short ride 20mi. I noticed the recovery in the site glass was very slow. Put her on the center stand and ran it for about 10 minutes looking at the site glass. No oil in the window on level ground, turned off the motor and waited at least 30 seconds for oil to appear and then slowly inched up tho the full mark. The factory oil came out like water, this came out much thicker. This oil is much to heavy for this bike, either moving to slow through the oil cooler or returning from the top end.
Went to Dealer for Honda 10-30 synthetic & new filter. . Ran engine again on center stand even when cold you could see the oil level in the site glass bathing the lower end and when I turned the motor off return to the full mark was just about 10-15 seconds. Quite evident this bike requires a very thin motor oil.
Needless to say all bikes received oil changes today.
Please be careful and aware when using different oil then recommended.
I have read through the post in my thread. This is a HELP THREAD has nothing to do with what oil you should use or to promote same. I'm not a newbie, been around the block a few times and belong to a few forums. I only post things that have meat to them and may be helpful to others.
Went to Dealer for Honda 10-30 synthetic & new filter. . Ran engine again on center stand even when cold you could see the oil level in the site glass bathing the lower end and when I turned the motor off return to the full mark was just about 10-15 seconds. Quite evident this bike requires a very thin motor oil.
Needless to say all bikes received oil changes today.
Please be careful and aware when using different oil then recommended.
I have read through the post in my thread. This is a HELP THREAD has nothing to do with what oil you should use or to promote same. I'm not a newbie, been around the block a few times and belong to a few forums. I only post things that have meat to them and may be helpful to others.