What oil should I use in my XB12R

[ny_driver]

Top shelf at my local shop is Drag Specialties Premium, I think it's 20W50.

Should I use something special in this particular engine?

Opinions are welcomed. [up]

[mtnmason]

uh oh........

anyone up for a good ol' fashioned oil debate?


Royal Purple FTW!!!

[GAXB9R]

Vegetable oil.

[GAXB9R]

And for your blinkers use this stuff. It works wonders.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o576/GAXB9R/d8809c9b.jpg

[Rhino1]

Ruh-Roh...


This:

http://www.pastrychef.com/assets/images/large/karo_light_corn_syrup_1gal_large.jpg

:D:D

Seriously, though, that's a very loaded question and you'll get tons of opinions...

Here's mine: Any quality synthetic 20w50...

[oh9bolt]

I use this and it is the best.

Click Here (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=buellxb.com+what+oil+should+I+use)

[mtnmason]

^^^ bahahahaha oooooh thats rich

[oh9bolt]

Lol my friend says that is rich all the time.

[ny_driver]

Sorry I asked, but on the bright side I'm glad I waited until there were 7 stupid replies before I checked.:p

[ny_driver]

I stated the question wrong actually, my bad.

What do you use in your XB12R would have been more appropriate.

EDIT: and thanks to the 2 of you who actually included your opinion on motor oil.

[mtnmason]

Sorry, you kinda had to have been here a while to understand. For your next question - ask whats the best tire to use.

[nrankin]

I was actually wondering too what most people use on them because im new to the buell world and picking up my xb12s this weekend and was gonna have the oil changed and what not

[Rhino1]

The problem with that question is almost like asking what the best beer is: men have been debating this since the dawn of time....

For the record, it seems most are very happy with Amsoil 20w50 full synth. A large percentage also like Mobile One V-Twin 20w50. Then there are those (like me) that use non-motorcycle specific synthetic oils like Mobile One or Rotella... The important thing, really, is to get a quality oil in the 20w50 range.

Good luck.

[ny_driver]

Well, the oil that's in there looks pretty black, but it's not really using any in 995 miles. I think I'll just switch it to the Drag Specialties Premium....with a black K&N filter to replace the hideous orange filter that's on there.

[thuren67]

synthetic 20w50 of your choice

[ny_driver]

I'll pick up something synthetic in the morning.

[nrankin]

thanks for the info as well Rhino1

[Lesley]

20/50 motor oil in engine and primary. any kind.

regular oil change every 3,000 miles

syntehtic change according to specs. Most syns last twice the mileage as regular.

Always change the oil filter everytime.

DO NOT use a torque wrench on either drain plug. Be careful and DO NOT overtighten them. Snug them on and ride for a few miles come home and check them. Ride and repeat from time to time.

[GAXB9R]

Yeah in all seriousness any synthetic 20w50 will do fine. I have motul in my engine now and mobile one in the primary. I plan on switching from motul to mobile one next oil change. Also if you have the jardine i had a biatchen time getting the k&n to center up on the threads of the case. Jardine chine fairing bracket is all hell in the way.[cool]

[Sirius815]

I personally prefer Amsoil over Mobil1 - I used Mobil1 V-twin for about 1500 miles (1 1/2 years), then switched to Amsoil - I *think* overall it's a little smoother.

But, FWIW - I still use Mobil1 in my wife's Touareg and my M3 with no issues.

As others have stated - any synthetic is great for an oil change, then if you'd like, change your flavor for your next one and see if your bike likes it better.

And of course, follow Lesley's advice - no torquing the drain plugs!

[lotusexcelle]

I can tell you that the switch to Amsoil has allowed me to reliably find neutral. Any synthetic (true synth) is going to have advantages over dino oil. Motul makes a good product as well. A (car) road racer friend of mine swears by it in his scary fast STI.

Do some research... in other words do NOT go on a forum... and see which one suits you best.

[ny_driver]

I bought 3 quarts of full syn Mobil-1 20W50 for the engine. Can't hurt anything.
It runs great and goes into neutral reliably with whatever black **** is in there.

[GAXB9R]

Are you changing the primary as well? Isn't it 3.5 quarts to change both?

[mtnmason]

^^^correct

NY driver, we didnt mean to come across as A-holes earlier. Ive gotten the same treatment for asking a redundant question on a forum

The important thing is - youre on the right bike! There are lots of absolute Buell addicts on this site that will be more than happy to help when you have a question (some will tell you to google it first, tho)

Make sure to put a healthy dab of blue loctite on that drain plug and check it after several miles of riding

.....oh..... and Michelin Power Pures are the best tires to put on your bike. Let no one tell you otherwise :D

[oh9bolt]

^[up]

I might be a asahole, but I mean well. I mean after all I did help... :)

[ny_driver]

Yep was all helpful.

I knew I needed more for the primary....think the oil change can wait for tomorrow.

Getting everything to fit back together after double wrapping the header was pretty much a nightmare.[mad]

I'm going riding if I can get the shock bolt back in.:)

[Rhino1]

Do some research... in other words do NOT go on a forum... and see which one suits you best.

Really? This "forum" is one of the best places to learn about your machine and how to maintain/repair it. Same for Flying forums, R/C forums, etc. The caveat is that you can't believe every single post you read unless the source is valid or the information has been confirmed. By a consensus. So, if a a dozen or so XB'ers are telling you that Amsoil or Mobile one is good oil because it has been recommended by people they trust and they have had good experience with it, it probably is.

The Internet is really the information super-highway. The source of consolidated information. The days of going to the old guy at Autozone or the Motul mobile vendor for advice are long gone...

I learned a lot by watching what the club and pro racers did out at the track--and hanging out with them in their garages. Not many of us have that luxury, so we rely on others that have done that, or have trial-and-errored their way to success.

[lotusexcelle]

My point is that asking about oil is like asking about what is the best music. You are not going to get OBJECTIVE statements from anyone. Everyone has a preference, everyone has an opinion. Opinion has nothing to do with the objectivity of how an oil performs.

[blacksmith]

redline 20w50

[NwRider]

I was running hd twenty fiddy syn... Last time around tryin redline... Other than nuetral a lil easier to find... Hard to say if my bike likes it better.

Maybe I will try some custard or bannana pudding next time.

[user_deleted]

son of a bitch..........i love a good oil discussion.
20-50 castrol act-evo here......in motor and primary.

by the way, 2007 and up toyota yaris 1.5liter oil filter fits our XB's. $3 at local ****-mart.

[ny_driver]

In case anyone cares I put Mobil 1 in the engine and Amsoil in the primary, both full syn 20W50.

My bike must be way happier now.;)

[noone1569]

Amsoil =) I am a bit biased as I am a dealer, but I became a dealer to get my AMSOIL at a discount since it is the best oil.