I use Valvoline 10w40 motorcycle oil. I never use synthetic because of the wet clutch friction needs. You can read about Valvoline here: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-10W40-4-Stroke-Motorcycle-Oil/16879749. I think the price was a little over $4 per quart.
Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oils are designed specifically for motorcycles. Motorcycles place special demands on engine oil that automotive oils are not designed to handle. The wet clutch system, high RPMs and temperatures, and metals found in motorcycles require special properties for proper performance and protection. Valvoline motorcycle lubricants use premium base oils and advanced additives to bring out the best in your machine.
Valvoline 10W40 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil:
Protects at high RPMs and temperatures
Protects wet clutch and provides maximum power transfer
Prevents deposit formation
Achieves maximum horsepower
Minimal wear
Advanced cleaning
Shear stability
Film strength
Excellent corrosion protection
Meets or exceeds manufacturer's warranty requirements
Provides exceptional protection for ATVs
For use in 4-stroke motorcycles, including cruisers and off-road motorcycles
Gumby,So you are asking about oil for a bike that you don't even do the service work on?
You can be a jerk I have tuff skin!
No one runs these harder than cops!Doubt that
I need a good oil that can handle 0-110 in a mile then a complete stop especially on funeral escorts..
Really.....why is that?
Gumby,
You can be a jerk I have tuff skin! Thanks for all the info everyone.. I did have the break in service done already.. I am looking at changing the oil every 4k, the manual says 6, but my connie is primarily used for law enforcement so I need a good oil that can handle 0-110 in a mile then a complete stop especially on funeral escorts.. No one runs these harder than cops! My dept is going to connies from the beamer but are just in the transition phase so our mechanics are still being trained up..
Jim, you are correct my 2011 manual calls for an oil change every 7,500 miles or once a year(page 186). WTF? I was always taught to change oil at least every 3,000 in cars and motorcycles, if not more.
It also says to inspect tire wear every 7,500 miles (page 181). Can't remember a time a tire lasted 6,000 miles.
I apologize denver, I stand corrected. I am still curious about the secondary use of a police motorcycle.
Secondary use would most likely be to and from work and home. Many states use detail police. And transport. Most Troopers in Maine use their cruisers to get back and fourth.Isn't that a given? You need to go back and forth to work, but as one does he/she is still an officer of the law and the bike is still used for law enforcement.
That's one fast funeral procession...
If they're already dead why such a hurry?
Rotella T6 Synth blend.
I expect 200,000 miles on that oil. I would say more, but at 200K I plan to part mine out on ebay
5w40 full synthetic diesel Rotella T6
Napa (wix) filter
Every 5000 KM and before bed (winter).