Can't Decide And I Trust You Lot More Than The People Giving Me Advice

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  1. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    I'm changing the engine oil soon and can't decide between two oil choices, my biker friends all say Motul 15w50 7100 fully synthetic and the Rocket 111 manual says Mobil 4T 15w50 fully synthetic, which one should I go for?

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  2. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Doubt it would matter as long as you dont put the hand gel in :p
     
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  3. andypandy

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  4. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

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    No bad choice between them.
     
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  5. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    Every owner who coverts their bike(s) wants to keep them in tip top condition but it's easy to get hung up over oil choice and over think the issue. I used to be the same, trawling through reams of info and tests/reviews before deciding what to buy. Nowadays I just go with the makers recommended oil specs, then shop around for the best deal. Could be Castrol, Shell, Silkolene etc..etc. Currently it's Shell in the Z and the Scrambler because They were the right price at the right time. The Berg uses 15/50 Elf FS as it's the right spec and good price. Years ago I bought a new FZR1000 and Yamaha recommended Motul. I asked a guy on the Yamaha stand at NEC bikeshow that year who said they recommended Motul as they sponsored their race team.
    In answer to your question, both are premium brands so I reckon your pistons are safe with either.
     
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  6. curly

    curly Noble Member

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    Surely the brand with the scantily dressed female, what else?
     
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  7. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Motul has stood the test of time, so would be my choice. :cool:
     
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  8. GrumpyGranpa

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    I tend to use Shell Advance Ultra 10W-40 4T Motorcycle Engine Oil Fully Synthetic same spec and so much cheaper about £25 for 4 litres delivered off eBay,
     
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  9. Dartplayer

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    Mobil is a premium brand and I have found some applications (performance V8) were it made a noticeable difference against other brands, but I find in the fully synthetic it is the spec that counts.:cool:
    My Triumph dealer used Motul. :p
     
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  10. SuperHans

    SuperHans Senior Member

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    Follow the recommendations from the people that built the bike if possible.
    Not saying the others will ruin it, but if you can afford it....stick whatever the manual states. The recommendation is there for a purpose.
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    I would go with the triumph recommendation.
     
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  12. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Check what spec oil your bike requires and then buy oil of that spec, simples.
     
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  13. Tricky-Dicky

    Tricky-Dicky Crème de la Crème

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    Just check the API rating on the cans you will likely find they are the same that's all you really need to check other than the viscosity.
     
  14. Yorkshireman

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    Spoken like a true Yorkshireman :cool:
    They could be identical, just sold in a different container.
     
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  15. andypandy

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    Mi Dad woz born in Mexborough.
     
  16. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    We all have a cross to bear Andy;)

    That’s only about 5 or 6 miles from me. :cool:
     
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  17. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Thanks for the input my friends, I'm going for the motul:)

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