08-26-2013, 04:50 AM
(08-24-2013, 10:51 AM)CIP57_imp Wrote: 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.
Thought I would weigh in with a meatless post! Ha! Just went out to the garage to admire and check mileage on that beautiful Honda CB1100. I'll have 1000 miles on it soon. Had one oil & filter change - used what the dealer had in stock to start with. I intend to switch to a full synthetic after the engine has broken-in fully. I always use recomended oil weights as I figure the manufacturer ought to know what works. Why take a chance with an expensive piece of machinery? That said, be it far from me to criticize anyone for experimenting with their own motorcycle!
I have a close friend who's been riding since the 1960's that uses automotive oils and occasionally changes the filters because he's cheap and unconvinced that there is enough difference in motorcycle oils to warrant the extra expense. He's also obsessive about gas mileage and buys the cheapest fuel he can find. Recently, his BMW 1150RT had idle problems, but I digress.
In 1999 I bought a Victory and while in a local auto parts shop the fellow behind the counter was able to cross reference a Hastings oil filter for the bike. I wonder who makes them for Honda? I'm not married to brands and do shop around for the best prices. When using synthetics I put more miles between oil changes as I believe dumping it too soon is just a waste.
Well, I guess I've rambled on and wasted enough of your time.
The Bee
