Hey BITOG riders. I recently picked up some quarts of Quicksilver 20w-50 Full synthetic on clearance from Wallys World for $5.00 a quart with the intent of running it in my bike. The bike in question is my trusty 2001 Honda XR650R, the water cooled thumper. Traditionally I have always run Rotella T5 (??) 15w-40 in the bike and it has really done fine thus far (may be the motto of this thread). I ride the bike in the deserts of southern California year round in the heat of the desert where 100+ degrees are not uncommon. It is not uncommon for the coolant overflow bottle to boil its contents during tight single track and long hill climbs as the bike does not have any radiator fans (Next project).
Honda Recommends: Oil change every 600 miles, 10W-40 or 20W-50 are specified however synthetic is not. I typically change it every 30 or so hours as the bike does not have an odometer.
I still have a good stash of the Rotella so more than likely I will hold off on trying the Quicksilver until summer hits however have any members on here given this oil a go in a big bike? My Honda has recently had the top end replaced by my mechanic so I couldn’t get a good look of the internals however from what he said, there don’t seem to be any issues with internal wear/ damage from the Rotella. I am ideally looking for just more protection and peace of mind running the thicker stuff in the old bike.
I appreciate any feedback and insight from members who have used the Quicksilver oils in the past.
Cheers, Dave!
Honda Recommends: Oil change every 600 miles, 10W-40 or 20W-50 are specified however synthetic is not. I typically change it every 30 or so hours as the bike does not have an odometer.
I still have a good stash of the Rotella so more than likely I will hold off on trying the Quicksilver until summer hits however have any members on here given this oil a go in a big bike? My Honda has recently had the top end replaced by my mechanic so I couldn’t get a good look of the internals however from what he said, there don’t seem to be any issues with internal wear/ damage from the Rotella. I am ideally looking for just more protection and peace of mind running the thicker stuff in the old bike.
I appreciate any feedback and insight from members who have used the Quicksilver oils in the past.
Cheers, Dave!