klr650: need a v. job

[Robert Waters]

Wal-Mart had a sale on Moble Delvac 15-40 oil when I went to get some Shell 15-40. It was a buck less and it is for diesels as well, so I decided to try it. I could almost sware it shifts much better than it did. Anybody used this oil? What is your opinion if you have? Robert Waters Northwest Arkansas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tumu Rock]

I've used Delvac, Rotella, Mobil 1, Castrol Synthetic, Castrol GTX, and many many others. I think oil is good for the bike. New oil is really good for the bike. Never had a noticeable problem with any of them. da Vermonster

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Waters" wrote: > > > Wal-Mart had a sale on Moble Delvac 15-40 oil when I went to get some > Shell 15-40. It was a buck less and it is for diesels as well, so I > decided to try it. I could almost sware it shifts much better than it > did. Anybody used this oil? What is your opinion if you have? > > Robert Waters > > Northwest Arkansas > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Jeff Khoury]

I won't take credit for this information, but here are the general feelings about oil. The KLR and oil type, amount and change frequency: Motor oil, enough and when you need to. and... "It's a KLR, not a space shuttle" My personal regimen: Castrol Syntech 10w40 every 3000 miles. New filter every other change, and I keep it filled to the top line on the sight glass. Some people say not to use synthetic, but I've used it pretty much since its introduction and I've never had a problem with the clutch or a mechanical problem with the engine. Do not use anything that says "Energy Conserving II" on the bottle. -Jeff Khoury Astatic Solutions, LLC.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Tumu Rock" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:27:20 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Oil- Tried some different stuff I've used Delvac, Rotella, Mobil 1, Castrol Synthetic, Castrol GTX, and many many others. I think oil is good for the bike. New oil is really good for the bike. Never had a noticeable problem with any of them. da Vermonster --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "Robert Waters" wrote: > > > Wal-Mart had a sale on Moble Delvac 15-40 oil when I went to get some > Shell 15-40. It was a buck less and it is for diesels as well, so I > decided to try it. I could almost sware it shifts much better than it > did. Anybody used this oil? What is your opinion if you have? > > Robert Waters > > Northwest Arkansas > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

I know it is only a KLR, but I plan to have it for a long time. I use Mobil 1 MX4T Motorcycle Specific full synthetic oil. New filter with every change at 3,000 or so miles. Is my way the right way? Is my way the only way? Don't know. But I do know that I have had tremendous luck in all my vehicles using Mobil 1. I think it is the king of lubricants. Rick A17

--- On Tue, 6/30/09, Jeff Khoury wrote: From: Jeff Khoury Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Oil- Tried some different stuff To: "Tumu Rock" Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 10:28 AM I won't take credit for this information, but here are the general feelings about oil. The KLR and oil type, amount and change frequency: Motor oil, enough and when you need to. and... "It's a KLR, not a space shuttle" My personal regimen: Castrol Syntech 10w40 every 3000 miles. New filter every other change, and I keep it filled to the top line on the sight glass. Some people say not to use synthetic, but I've used it pretty much since its introduction and I've never had a problem with the clutch or a mechanical problem with the engine. Do not use anything that says "Energy Conserving II" on the bottle. -Jeff Khoury Astatic Solutions, LLC. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tumu Rock" To: "DSN KLR650" Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:27:20 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Oil- Tried some different stuff I've used Delvac, Rotella, Mobil 1, Castrol Synthetic, Castrol GTX, and many many others. I think oil is good for the bike. New oil is really good for the bike. Never had a noticeable problem with any of them. da Vermonster --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com , "Robert Waters" wrote: > > > Wal-Mart had a sale on Moble Delvac 15-40 oil when I went to get some > Shell 15-40. It was a buck less and it is for diesels as well, so I > decided to try it. I could almost sware it shifts much better than it > did. Anybody used this oil? What is your opinion if you have? > > Robert Waters > > Northwest Arkansas > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[hobbhavnklr650]

Robert, I don't have anything to add to this thread, but would like to ask a question. I have you heard of any outfits in the Natural State that rents KLRs? Might be returning to my home state this fall for a week or two fishing tour with some college friends and would like to rent a klr. In Idaho now and don't wish to spend off my off time traveling between the two states on my own bike. Thanks. Keith Idaho KLR

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Waters" wrote: > > > Wal-Mart had a sale on Moble Delvac 15-40 oil when I went to get some > Shell 15-40. It was a buck less and it is for diesels as well, so I > decided to try it. I could almost sware it shifts much better than it > did. Anybody used this oil? What is your opinion if you have? > > Robert Waters > > Northwest Arkansas > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Luc Legrain]

Looking for somebody " EXPERIENCED " 150 miles radius of Nashville, Tn to help me check valves on my '05 bike . Thanks