Which Engine Oil...again

I have a ‘97 T595...what oils are you using?
What’s the general consensus on this oil at £11/ltr?

“Shell Advance 4T 10W-40 AX7 Motorcycle 4 Stroke - 4Ltr
Shell Advance 4T AX7 is our premium-tier 4 stroke motorcycle engine oil. Its part synthetic formulation consists of high quality synthetic base oil and motorcycle-specific additive pack with Active Cleansing Technology. The high quality synthetic base oil combined with the unique Active Cleansing Technology additive helps to cleanse and keep the motorcycle engine cleaner. A clean motorcycle engine will run more efficiently and will be better protected.Shell Advance 4T AX7 4 stroke motorcycle engine oil meets the requirements of most motorcycle manufacturers.

• API SMJASO MA2
• Synthetic technology motor oil
• Keeps engine cleanerMore efficient power delivery & enhanced responsivenessReduces engine noise & vibrationProtects & prolongs engine life
• Technology:Shell Active Cleansing Technology helps prevent dirt particles sticking together to form deposits.”

 

Many thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated...sounds like a pretty good endorsement to me!
Have a great weekend

 

Wow, phenomenal generosity, Adie...thanks so much for all that, can’t believe the price differences!
The next new issue after looking at those products, of course, is the Synthetic versus Semi-Synthetic debate? I’ve read so many posts where clutch issues have been magically resolved when switching from Synthetic to Semi-Synthetic that it’s given me a brand new headache
Many thanks, once again, Adie...really helpful!

 

Many thanks SJ...funnily enough that oil is in my eBay watch list with a cheap filter thrown into the deal at £31.99 free post.
Many thanks for sharing your long-term experiences with this one, much appreciated.
Have a great evening

 

I’m going to be honest with you, Phil...my question comes out of significant emotional investment in repairing a broken machine, and subsequently getting into the mindset of doing whatever’s the very best you can do when, for example, you’re lapping in the valves, when preparing the head surfaces, when changing out the clutch basket for one that doesn’t chuck broken springs into your engine, etc., etc., etc.,!
I guess when as a novice mechanic you’ve asked a question for every step of the way, and grown in the passion you feel for the bike you’re rebuilding, you just have to ask which oil? It’s nothing beyond a curiosity into what I can do to best protect my achievements so far and, equally, that I was unable to find a satisfactory answer elsewhere, which made me wonder why...and now I understand why!
Thanks, Phil...I genuinely understand your point!

 

Cheers, SteveTG, very much appreciate the insights...we’re all ready for a new Spring
Enjoy the ride, m’friend...fingers crossed I’ll be back out there with you all for the first time in 20 years

 

Many thanks for the endorsement of the Shell product, PS...S&A are going to be my next port of call.
Have a great day

 

Cheers, TD, if only it wasn’t so complicated. I’m really glad I asked the question, though, it’s definitely set me in the right direction.