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Offline West Aussie Glen

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Engine Oil
« on: March 12, 2026, 09:27:03 PM »
I had always used Honda engine oil and filters as much as anything to support my local Honda dealer who used to look after me and was 10 minutes from home.
Honda Australia, as per the idiots they can be, withdrew the dealership and now my local dealer is 30 minutes away. I will now be using this oil, currently on special. https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-penrite-mc-4st-semi-synthetic-motorcycle-oil-10w-40-4-litre/591919.html?cgid=SCA010704#vid=geIs5drAO70D7H8wwmX30g%3D%3D&start=2


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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2026, 10:28:13 PM »
It's even cheaper at Autobarn, Glen...$49.99

https://tinyurl.com/45h33zww

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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2026, 10:48:24 PM »
I always used Penrite Diesel oil, 10 or 15W40 (extra 10) its cheaper than the bike specific oil. The HPR15 oil meets or exceeds the specs detailed in the manual.

Oil filter is the Repco ROF15..
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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2026, 05:22:08 PM »
Have used penrite full synth 10w-40 for years, it is rated for bikes.  170,000km (100,000km from me) on old gsxf750 (sold), and now 120,000km (over 100,000km from me) on the ST13. Regularly goes 40-50% off on sale.
Doesn't use any oil between changes, and do changes by the book (km). Also use repco oil filter (search forum for correct one).
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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2026, 07:05:44 PM »
I'm with Brock on the Penrite Diesel oil. Use it in the old Barra motor as well, and the wife's Rav4.
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2026, 10:52:26 PM »
Have used penrite full synth 10w-40 for years, it is rated for bikes.  170,000km (100,000km from me) on old gsxf750 (sold), and now 120,000km (over 100,000km from me) on the ST13. Regularly goes 40-50% off on sale.
Doesn't use any oil between changes, and do changes by the book (km). Also use repco oil filter (search forum for correct one).

I use the full synthetic Penrite as well...  :thumbs

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Re: Engine Oil
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2026, 01:35:48 PM »
It's even cheaper at Autobarn, Glen...$49.99

https://tinyurl.com/45h33zww
Thanks Rusty, unfortunately I had already ordered it. Supercheap sent me a "How do we go" email so I have just replied, shall be interesting to see if they reply.
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1948 James 98cc 2 Speed, 1969 Suzuki A100-2
1970 Suzuki T250 Hustler, Honda CL100
Yamaha RD250C, 1985 Kawasaki GPZ250
BMW K75S, 78 Yamaha XS11
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, 88 GL1500
99 SE GL1500
88 GL1500 Outfit
In the shed
85 Kawasaki LTD250
08 ST1300
2013 GL1800
2013 GL1800 Outfit
 
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