Hawk oil weight alternatives

pistolclass · 04-28-2016, 07:29 AM

I see the hawk recommends 15w40 but I went to 2 parts stores and both only had 10w40 and 20w50 for 4 storke motorcycles wet clutch. Given those options which should I use?

Mudflap · 04-28-2016, 07:36 AM

I'd use 10w40.

Azhule · 04-28-2016, 08:55 AM

Rotella makes a few oils that are 'Wet Clutch/JASO' Approved, and they don't come with the premium cost of "Motorcycle 4 stroke oil"

, Rotella 15w40 ($13 a gallon) or Rotella T6 5w40 ($19 a gallon) is what goes in my 'wet clutch/motorcycle engines'

kohburn · 04-28-2016, 09:08 AM

rotella T6 5w40 is all I use, even in my Toyota these days.

SpudRider · 04-28-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

I see the hawk recommends 15w40 but I went to 2 parts stores and both only had 10w40 and 20w50 for 4 storke motorcycles wet clutch. Given those options which should I use?

WalMart sells the following 15W/40 motor oils, at low prices.

Shell Rotella T
Chevron Delo 400
Mobil Delvac 1300

fitze · 04-28-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

WalMart sells the following 15W/40 motor oils, at low prices.

Shell Rotella T
Chevron Delo 400
Mobil Delvac 1300

We use WalMart oil in our drag bikes for years and no blown engines caused from oil, just stupidety on the engine build.

Weldangrind · 04-28-2016, 11:02 AM

Every bike and quad I have (except the GY6 CVT) drinks Rotella 15W40. I don't have a specific brand preference, but Rotella seems to always be on sale at Walmart.

Since the GY6 doesn't have a wet clutch, it's gets 10W30.

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pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Hawk oil weight alternatives I see the hawk recommends 15w40 but I went to 2 parts stores and both only had 10w40 and 20w50 for 4 storke motorcycles wet clutch. Given those options which should I use?
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04-28-2016, 08:55 AM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Rotella makes a few oils that are 'Wet Clutch/JASO' Approved, and they don't come with the premium cost of "Motorcycle 4 stroke oil" , Rotella 15w40 ($13 a gallon) or Rotella T6 5w40 ($19 a gallon) is what goes in my 'wet clutch/motorcycle engines' __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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04-28-2016, 09:08 AM	#4
kohburn Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 537	rotella T6 5w40 is all I use, even in my Toyota these days. __________________ -whatever you do, just be awesome. - 2008 Kawasaki Versys - 2016 CSC TT250
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04-28-2016, 11:02 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Every bike and quad I have (except the GY6 CVT) drinks Rotella 15W40. I don't have a specific brand preference, but Rotella seems to always be on sale at Walmart. Since the GY6 doesn't have a wet clutch, it's gets 10W30. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-28-2016, 07:36 AM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,872	I'd use 10w40.
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