Additives VS Up to date tech

[vo_marz]

Have been using redline 5W40 for my dry clutch bikes for like a carton

switched to my friends imported Mobil 1 racing 0w50 + 0W30

and Im shocked that the SN formula based redline gets trashed by quite alot .

So... use up to date tech and oil?

I did add modtc to the redline but still not as crazy as the mobil in terms of revving and vibration supression

 

[WMSmotorhead]

I'm not sure I understand the question 100%, but my usual suggestion is to use whatever product gives you the best operation without additives. So, if Mobil 1 runs great by itself, then I suggest that as opposed to mixing your own cocktail of oil stuff.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: vo_marz
Have been using redline 5W40 for my dry clutch bikes for like a carton

switched to my friends imported Mobil 1 racing 0w50 + 0W30

and Im shocked that the SN formula based redline gets trashed by quite alot .

So... use up to date tech and oil?

I did add modtc to the redline but still not as crazy as the mobil in terms of revving and vibration supression


"Imported" from us here in the states, or is there a separate, Euro-blended/available M1 Racing formula??

The moly and ZDDP levels in M1 Racing oils are SKY HIGH, and it has to have a goodly amount of group 5 esters in the basestock mix, so it's no wonder that it outperforms the VERY reduced add pack (as compared to the rest of their lineup), low SAPS, Red Line 5W-40.

 

[Trav]

I assume this is a Ducati? I would give Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T a shot. It replaced the RS 10w60 MC oil.
It is a true full synthetic oil and being Euro it should be available in the UK.

http://www.louis.de/_108b25efc0bdd967c4e...tnr_gr=10038396

 

[vo_marz]

its a race built so the can is non catalyzed.

thanks for the comments; 4T, MA? no thanks, tried a few and they are worse off than the redline.

ps, imported by the drum load.