Amsoil to introduce their new 10w 30 motorcycle oil August 1st

[Amsoil Dealer G]

Since several OEM's are now recommending a 10w 30 motorcylce oil Amsoil will be bringing theirs to the market on August 1st. This oil will have all the same performance inhancements as their 10w 40's and 20w 50's have. Benefits like cooler running engine temperatures in both air cooled as well as liquid cooled engines, superior wear control, foaming control. viscosity stability for transmissions, wet clutch compatibility, reduced oil consumption. and excellent storage protection.
george
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[TriumphIsMyBaby]

I guess we'll have to wait and see if it works.

[Amsoil Dealer G]

Originally Posted by TriumphIsMyBaby

I guess we'll have to wait and see if it works.

Do you really feel that an OEM recommending this would do so if it wouldn't work? If they did make the mistake it at least would be covered under warranty. OEM's do tons of field and lab testing before they make recommendations on service.
george
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[beanoil]

Is there a reference list of the manufacturers that are recommending 10w30 in bikes? Aprilia says 5w40, as does Kawasaki, and Suzuki off road. Honda is still recommending 10w40. Seems like a really small market, and even if recommended, I bet most folks would opt for a 10w40 or 20w50 if an option is listed in the owners manual. Regardless, fresh oil, changed regularly is the key to long engine life, especially in engines that share the oil with the gearbox.

[Amsoil Dealer G]

Originally Posted by beanoil

Is there a reference list of the manufacturers that are recommending 10w30 in bikes? Aprilia says 5w40, as does Kawasaki, and Suzuki off road. Honda is still recommending 10w40. Seems like a really small market, and even if recommended, I bet most folks would opt for a 10w40 or 20w50 if an option is listed in the owners manual. Regardless, fresh oil, changed regularly is the key to long engine life, especially in engines that share the oil with the gearbox.

The reality is that many OEM's are going with thinner oils due to fuel economy and EPA issues. 7 to 8 years ago Ford was the first to require a 20 weight oil in all their v-8 engines and now many OEM's have followed suit. Engines are not wearing prematurely so the fears of too thin of a viscosity has been unfounded. The same will happen in the motorcycle market. I don't have a list of who is requiring or who will in the future, but it is a trend and unless there is some sort of downside found down the road, most new water cooled bikes will be requiring it. I know new Goldwings are requiring it and on the 600rr.net site they have been discussing it for their new bikes.
george
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