more go down protection

[steventbarnett]

I live in Panama and while Rotella T is sometimes available, it's not consistent. There is Shell Helix, and URSA brand is pretty common. Any recommendations for other brands with the same qualities as Rotella T? Any to stay away from?

[Jeff Saline]

On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:44:49 -0000 "steventbarnett" writes:

> I live in Panama and while Rotella T is sometimes available, it's > not > consistent. There is Shell Helix, and URSA brand is pretty common. > > Any recommendations for other brands with the same qualities as > Rotella T? Any to stay away from?

<><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><> Steven, I've only tested Valvoline and Rotella T. Stay away from Valvoline in the KLR or change it every 800 miles. That's based on a couple of oil analysis results. I'm not familiar with Shell Helix but if it's good in a diesel it'll probably be fine in the KLR. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Smart Girls Secret Weapon Read Unbiased Beauty Product Reviews, Get Helpful Tips, Tricks and Sam http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7U3xcEsVn2UF006hhLzz7PrW58ReZ6QnVonYJLlehBTIenq/

[Robert Waters]

Wal-Mart carries 15W-50 Rotella where I live and I don't see the 15W-40. I have used this oil in my Landcruiser FJ-40. I'm wondering if it is too heavy and not recommended for my KLR-650. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bogdan Swider]

I found I need more than just sturdy hand guards. This recent thread gives me the opportunity to again describe another of my klr modifications. A couple of years ago - in Tampico Mexico - I rode into a pool of - I think - diesel fuel and fell over thus ripping out my left mirror and trashing the mirror mount. A roadside welding shop guy took a band of steel and made a mount that fit around the handlebar independent of the switch assembly and did a good job of holding the mirror. The only downside was that it instantly rusted when I traveled into humid regions. Recently my machinist friend fabricated a pair of similar mounts that are made of stainless steel. I wanted one for each mirror as I didn't want to also damage the switch/button right hand assembly. I put a bolt where the mirror used to live. We designed the mounts so their ID was little larger than the handlebar OD thus allowing room for cushioning material that reduces mirror vibration. With these simple mods I don't have to remove my mirrors if I think there's a probability of going down. So, two birds with one stone....less trouble prone mirror location and less mirror vibration. Bogdan, a simple guy who thinks the best mod is a simple mod