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I don't want to start a whole new debate on oil, I know its already been done, But I just want to say that I changed the oil in mine between the 1k & 6K service (4k) because I had not done the k"s and it had been over 12 months.(I know I need to ride more often) The Honda dealer where I purchased the bike from recommended Shell oil, Which I purchased from him and used. I have now done the 6K service and used the Honda GN4 this time. I cannot believe the difference in the bike, The gear change is so much smoother and the bike just runs better all round. I will only ever put Honda GN4 in my bike from now on.
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On the Guzzi forum, those motors will run better with some oils (the newer 8V motors are very picky about the weight and oil quality). I've also read (hear?) than Honda oil is pretty good stuff but one would think Shell making a decent product too.
AGIP and Rottella (sp?) are top shelf brands too. But shoot, if you find a good brand that your bike likes, use it.
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All boils down to preference. I'm betting the weight makes the biggest difference in how the bike behaves. A Shell 5W-30 won't be the same weight as a Mobil 5W-30, Honda 5W-30, etc. If it works for you though, perfect choice.
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I think there is a bit of a honeymoon period with any new oil change as well. When I do a fresh change of Rotella in my bike, it shifts beautifully and reduces the slight valve train noise by at least 50%. After 6-800kms and a little shearing and breakdown, things basically return to normal. This same thing seems to happen with every brand of oil I've used (even with the M1 in my cars, but over a longer time frame).
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(04-19-2015, 02:05 AM)kmoney_imp Wrote: I think there is a bit of a honeymoon period with any new oil change as well. When I do a fresh change of Rotella in my bike, it shifts beautifully and reduces the slight valve train noise by at least 50%. After 6-800kms and a little shearing and breakdown, things basically return to normal. This same thing seems to happen with every brand of oil I've used (even with the M1 in my cars, but over a longer time frame).
I think you're right, kmoney. It's like when someone changes tires and says how amazing they are, and how everyone should immediately change theirs to this brand and model too. Yeah, they should feel good, you just replaced an old, worn, hardened old set of tires!
