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Offline bombsquad1201

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C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« on: February 27, 2012, 04:29:46 PM »
You guys is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T.
Bought bike used guy has moble one 4T in it.
What would be the benefit of changing or not.
Thanks.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 06:08:22 PM »
IIRC the 4T is made for bikes, so it shouldn't have any friction modifiers (safe for a wet clutch).  This is just my uninformed thoughts on the subject, I could be wrong since I did no research.

FWIW I use regular old truck oil, Rotella 15-40 ($14 a gallon at WalMart) and it has served me well.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 06:24:16 PM »
I heard (not completely sure) the moble one racing is a thinner oil and handle heat better. 

I have also been using Rotella, not bad for $15. 
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2012, 06:47:18 PM »
Quote from: bombsquad1201 on February 27, 2012, 04:29:46 PM
You guys is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T.

Perhaps these sites might be helpful:


How do Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oils Differ from Mobil 1?
http://www.eliteetc.com/howdomo1mocy.html

"Mobil 1 MX4T is designed for sport bikes. Most of these bikes have multi-cylinder/multi-valve engines and use a common sump, which means the engine oil lubricates the engine, transmission and wet clutch. So unlike Mobil 1 for cars, Mobil 1 MX4T has no friction modifiers, which could lead to clutch slippage.

The motorcycle oil also has more phosphorus/zinc for enhanced wear protection at high engine speeds and high loads."


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Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil1_Racing_4T_10W-40.aspx

"Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 synthetic motor oil is also designed to help provide the proper frictional characteristics necessary for wet-clutch engine/transmission systems. "


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FAQs for Motorcycle Oil
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/oils/Motorcycle_Oil_FAQs.aspx#FAQs1

"...Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40. What does it offer that Mobil 1 for cars does not?
 
"In addition, Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 has a high performance dispersant/detergent technology for better high-temperature performance and engine cleanliness. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 is also offered in a different viscosity grade than Mobil 1 for passenger cars. (Updated December 2007)"



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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 07:18:03 PM »
I do remember a while back there was somethign about a label change and the two oils were the same.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2012, 08:29:51 PM »
Mmmmm, oil.   :popcorn:
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2012, 09:32:01 PM »
Rotella and girl scout cookies and my C14 is happy!

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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2012, 03:54:53 AM »
Uummmmm ... Steve ...... Is that your Barbie?   :o  ::)
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2012, 05:09:12 AM »
Mmmmmm, Thin Mints
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2012, 05:10:58 AM »
They're my favorite as well and it is that time of year again.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2012, 06:45:06 AM »
OIL THREAD!
AAGGHHHHH!!
Every forum has oil threads, no one ever agrees.
I use the truck stuff too, if it's good enough for a 1/2 million dollar diesel lump, it's probably O.K for most bikes.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2012, 08:02:42 AM »
Quote from: The Pope on February 28, 2012, 03:54:53 AM
Uummmmm ... Steve ...... Is that your Barbie?   :o  ::)

granddaughter's, but she's more cooperative than the wiminz i shoot in the photo studio
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 08:23:33 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on February 28, 2012, 08:02:42 AM
granddaughter's, but she's more cooperative than the wiminz i shoot in the photo studio

She doesn't talk back.  But a big drawback is the fact that she can't make a "sammich".   ;D
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 08:42:14 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on February 28, 2012, 08:02:42 AM
granddaughter's, but she's more cooperative than the wiminz i shoot in the photo studio

You don't even have to buy her a drink either.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2012, 01:41:18 PM »
The "Racing" oils have anti-foam properties as well for high RPM applications.
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2012, 02:06:55 PM »
She's an advocate of KiPass  too!

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7134.0
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2012, 02:22:14 PM »
You say that as though there were some who were not advocates of KiPass. ??? I have not heard of that before, can you enlighten us as to who that individual is and how you met him or her?

Brian

Quote from: stevewfl on February 28, 2012, 02:06:55 PM
She's an advocate of KiPass  too!

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7134.0
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2012, 02:34:04 PM »
I know one guy that's not a fan... :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2012, 02:42:59 PM »
No way! I don't believe that for a second. Disliking KiPass would be like disliking Michelin PR2s or Amsoil or apple pie or the Easter Bunny! Downright un- American. Who would do such a thing?

<snicker, snicker>

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I know one guy that's not a fan... :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Re: C14 is there a difference between moble one and moble one racing 4T
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2012, 03:06:30 PM »
... also a higher price... BUWAAHAAAHAHA!  ;D

I used to run M1 10w50 in my ST1300 when I used to live in Houston, good heavy oil for hot weather... ran great... never had a problem with it... ran Castrol 10w40 dino in my Wing for 32k miles, never had an issue.

As long as you don't see this symbol on the bottle, you can run the oil.  If it has this symbol, it contains friction additives, moly... bad juju for your clutch.



Regular 10w40 HM properties... (no longer Red Cap) don't see any moly...

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_High_Mileage_10W-40.aspx#

10w40 4T properties...

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil1_Racing_4T_10W-40.aspx
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