Tl1000R - mineral oil

[TLRulz]

I am told I should run mineral oil in the v-twin, why is that?

[TLRulz]

Try running the bike without it.

It's a TL, not a honda!!

[DEATH_INC.]

I am told I should run mineral oil in the v-twin, why is that?

This sort of advice usually comes from mi-informed types listening to old wives tales.
Any GOOD mineral,semi or full synth oil designed to go in your bike will work just fine.

[Zapf]

I am told I should run mineral oil in the v-twin, why is that?

lol... heard the same thing from the workshop at colemans... naturally I said stuff that... and got some Motul 5100 for my SV

[Teflon]

I am told I should run mineral oil in the v-twin, why is that?

Thats what i will be running in mine.

[MOTOXXX]

i run semi synthetic in mine.

[cowpoos]

i run semi synthetic in mine.

same here...ironic or not...but my TL's clutch started slipping a few hundy KM's after I put full syn oil in it...[against advice from other TL riders]...and now run semi...and stronger clutch springs... it might be a wives tail...

but I had no problems...then I did...then I didn't...can't say its the oil for sure but it could well be...

[Mooch]

Have run Motul 300 synthetic for the last 21,000 with no issues. Bike runs a dry clutch.

[Motu]

DON"T use any of those oils!!!!! I have the only oil you can run in these bikes,any other oil and you'll destroy it in a week - I gaurantee that.My special oil costs a shit load,but hey,you need the best right? My oil is the best you can get - I buy it in bulk at great cost,so it just comes in a plastic milk bottle - but don't be fooled,this is the REAL deal!

[cowpoos]

DON"T use any of those oils!!!!! I have the only oil you can run in these bikes,any other oil and you'll destroy it in a week - I gaurantee that.My special oil costs a shit load,but hey,you need the best right? My oil is the best you can get - I buy it in bulk at great cost,so it just comes in a plastic milk bottle - but don't be fooled,this is the REAL deal!

you been cleaning carburater parts in kero again...to many fumes...lol




sarcasuim noted

[bane]

DON"T use any of those oils!!!!! I have the only oil you can run in these bikes,any other oil and you'll destroy it in a week - I gaurantee that.My special oil costs a shit load,but hey,you need the best right? My oil is the best you can get - I buy it in bulk at great cost,so it just comes in a plastic milk bottle - but don't be fooled,this is the REAL deal!

How much Motu? Im ready to pay whatever to have the best! It must be true, I read it on the internet!

[Katman]

Make sure that whatever oil you use says on the bottle 'contains no friction modifiers'. I mostly use Rock Oil semi-synthetic in my workshop and haven't had any problems, even with big v-twins. It's important though, if you use semi or fully synthetic that you choose an oil that has been designed specifically for use in motorcycles.

[froggyfrenchman]

Im with death inc on this one