nklr heading to biloxi.

[marcclarke@unforgettable.com]

Brad, I'll bet the base synthetic oil is similar, but I'll bet the additive package for the four stroke motorcycle specific Mobil-1 is quite different from the additive package for automotive Mobil-1. I run the four stroke motorcycle Mobil-1 motorcycle oil in my KLR650. I change it every 2,000 miles. If the cost of the analysis is not excessive, I would be very interested to have an analysis done on my drained motorcycle-specific Mobil-1. I really like having data instead of only opinions and marketing spin. If the analysis shows that automotive Mobil-1 holds up and lubricates as well as the motorcycle-specific Mobil-1, heck I'll switch to the less expensive automotive Mobil-1. I run it in my cages anyway, so I always have the automotive Mobil-1 on hand. -- Marc, KLR650 A12 Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 16:34:59 -0000 From: "Brad Davis" Subject: Re: Long - KLR650 Mobil 1 15W-50 Oil Analysis Results Mobil 1 is Mobil 1 I bet.

[Brad Davis]

--- marcclarke@... wrote:

> Brad, > I'll bet the base synthetic oil is similar, but > I'll bet the additive > package for the four stroke motorcycle specific > Mobil-1 is quite > different from the additive package for automotive > Mobil-1.

Mark, I agree that data is better. But to quote an article: "Industry insiders will tell you, over a beer and a burger (or sake and sushi, red wine and rigatoni, or bockbier and borscht), that the synthetic, bike-only oils are more a marketing ploy than a product that offers superior lubrication performance. I know this because that's what they told me, after talking to their engineers. The synthetics seem to offer little additional value when it comes to actually lubricating moving parts. The use of a high-quality conventional oil in the correct grade which meets the same API standards should yield essentially the same wear patterns over the service life of the engine, if it is changed frequently. The exception is for an engine that sees maybe 3,000 miles per year (which equates to an annual oil change), is used for short trips, and suffers a disproportionate number of cold starts. The synthetic's ability to cling to engine parts, and its retention of lubricity over time, make it a good choice under those circumstances." You can read the whole article at: http://www.activebike.com/index/features/oils/oils.html Brad __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com

[timnmis@hotmail.com]

I have been to Biloxi several times for training classes, never had my bike although. I can tell you that riding through some of the backroads I saw plenty of trails going into the woods that seemed very inviting for a KLR. Definitely ride the KLR to New Orleans, parking there is the pits in a car if your going to be doing the smack down on Bourbon St that is.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Eric and Amy" wrote: > > > I'm going from Colorado Springs to Biloxi MS for school/work in a > couple of weeks, for about a month and am THINKING about riding the > KLR there. Any suggestions? Tips, Comments? What should I > ABSOLUTELY bring with me for spare parts, tools, etc? Need to keep > the load as light as possible, of course. I've never ridden more > than 300 miles or so in a day. Anybody heading that way? Anybody > live in the area that knows anywhere to ride there? > > Eric.