Gyrobob
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One of the things that always happens in forums like these is that worthwhile subjects keep popping up over time. The kind of oil to use in this bike is a very worthwhile subject because: -- The motor can be damaged if the wrong oil is used. -- A LOT of money can be wasted on uber-expensive oil. -- Humans simply seem to feel better deep in their heart when they use additives.
So,... oil keeps popping up as a subject.
Another thing that happens in these kinds of forums is that, since they reach many many thousands of folks, most of those folks aren't aware of research and discussions over the past decade or two that deal with their pet worthwhile subject. For the worthwhile subject of LS650/S40 oil: -- This subject is brought up by a new newbie every few months, unaware of all the previous discussion. -- This subject has been researched and researched and researched by actual experts,... LS650/S40 experts who are also experts in motor oil. -- Not only are we fortunate enough here to have these experts that have done this research, these experts (in real time) are keeping the rest of us advised when something changes that affects the oil we use in our bikes. This is VERY unusual, and really an advantage to folks like me who would never bother to stay on top of situations like the way formulations of oil are changing.
That said, there is simply no point in trying to find an oil better than the Rotella commonly available at Walmart. There is not any oil that will work better,.. some others might work as well, but not better,..... and there is not any acceptable oil that is cheaper.
To make that situation even better, our LS650/S40 experts (fully knowledgeable of the ZDDP issue) have that situation all figured out for us as well, should we choose to want to increase zinc levels, so to speak.
Anyway, there is just not much point in spending any energy trying to figure out what oil to use. That issue is fully handled,.. and much to our advantage since the outcome of that issue is probably the lowest cost outcome we could have hoped for.
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