1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Not an oil thread

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by DirtyOldMan, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. DirtyOldMan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pleasant Hill MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    15 Beta XTrainer 04 250 RFS
    Hello. I'm new around here. Just got a new to me 06 510.
    On some boards, asking a "what kind of oil" thread is akin to setting off an atom bomb so could someone kindly direct me to a thread of that nature? I'd certainly appreciate it.
    I used the search function for "oil" and came up empty handed.

    Thanks
    DirtyOldMan, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. razornpc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    iowa
    well i for 1 am let down, i didnt think this was going to be an oil thread
    razornpc, Apr 29, 2009
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  3. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Dirtdame, Apr 29, 2009
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  4. DirtyOldMan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pleasant Hill MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    15 Beta XTrainer 04 250 RFS
    Thank you.
    DirtyOldMan, Apr 29, 2009
    #4

  5. lairpost Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Vista, CA
    Change it, frequently, nothing else matters much.
    lairpost, Apr 29, 2009
    #5

  6. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    The search needs at least 4 letters before it will give any results. Maybe sometime this year that can change to 3.

    There is a Tag search for oil (a little obscure)
    http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/tags.php?tag=Oil

    And the last way to find things is google:
    Oil Site:"cafehusky.com"



    People usually do not get all that excited about what oil to use on this site, but will offer opinion when asked. :thumbsup:
    Coffee, Apr 29, 2009
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  7. DirtyOldMan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pleasant Hill MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    15 Beta XTrainer 04 250 RFS
    Ok thanks, the 3 letters in "oil" got me, aha.

    So, if there's no need to tippytoe around an oil question,
    what would you use?

    I bought this bike for mostly dual-sport riding, casual trails and ocasional single track. An unhappy shoulder has retired me from hare scrambles and enduros. I'm an old fart and slow even when competitively riding.

    This is my first modern 4 st. it's still a bit new to me.
    Sorry for the dumb questions.
    Wouldn't normally ask but the $16 a qt. motorex 5/60 oil has me doing some uncomfortable maintenance arithmetic.

    Thanks
    DirtyOldMan, Apr 30, 2009
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  8. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    When I got my bike I bought a gallon of non-synthetic Motorex multigrade oil, when that ran out I started using some Motorex semi-synthetic 5-50W (something like that).

    I recently bought another type (Rotella) made for diesels at wal mart as an experiment... but I'm not too sure about that oil being in my bike. If for no other reason the shifting is a bit notchy compared to the other oil I was using.

    :cheers:
    Coffee, Apr 30, 2009
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  9. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    Some pretty knowledgeable experts recommend Spectro "OFF Road" 20-50, dino stuff for break-in (first 600 mi.) and semi-synthetic for after. Weight is dependent on where you ride.

    Spectro "OFF Road" has mineral additives like zinc and phosphorus. They've been reduced in most oils. I'm not sure if Spectro had to state "Off Road" but I think that is the case, sort of like using lead in some race gas (only off road also). $8 a liter for either of these.
    glangston, Apr 30, 2009
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  10. DirtyOldMan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pleasant Hill MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    15 Beta XTrainer 04 250 RFS
    The rottella is what's in it right now, according to previous owners records. I'm glad to see others have tried it as well.
    I don't plan on using the Rotella but at least I'm no longer horrified to learn it was in there.
    FWIW, the dealer in Lebanon, MO told me today they use Kawasaki 4st racing oil 10w40 synthetic. I'm not sure how much difference there could be between a Kaw and Husky engine as far as oil needs go.
    Looks like there are as many differing opinions about 4st oil as there were with the 2 strokes.
    I figure the 4st oil has to work harder, thus my concern.

    Glad we had this little talk, I feel much better now.
    Thanks
    DirtyOldMan, Apr 30, 2009
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