Is this oil safe to use?

[towens]

Hey everyone,

I have some left over oil from servicing my car and it will probably be enough to do my four-stroke motorcycle. It is a 70c and the oil is Valvoline MaxLife 10W-40.

Thanks

[averagef250]

I have a 97 XR200 that has umpteen million trail miles on it, has had a dozen owners who've all pummeled the crap out of it. It's never been taken apart or had any real maintenance done to it. It burns oil and rattles now and then, but still goes pretty darn good. I run whatever oil I have laying around in it. Usually 15w40 or 10w30, it doesn't seam to care. I have noticed it runs a bit better after I clean the metal chunks out of the oil screen once a year or so.

[flatblack]

is it an inline motor or a v twin?

[towens]

The engine is a 4-stroke, single piston engine. Here is a picture of the head assembly for a visual because I know that people on this forum like pictures.

http://dratv.com/coheasc7z5.html

TOWENS

[rubiranch]

I wouldn't if it has a wet clutch. Max Life is part synthetic and wet clutches don't like it.

I use Valvoline ATV oil in my ATV. It has special friction modifiers for wet clutches plus it still contains Zinc and other heavy metals (SG rating) that Honda recommends for their engines.

[smclaren]

I have noticed it runs a bit better after I clean the metal chunks out of the oil screen once a year or so.

[fomocoguy]

Your Honda does have a wet clutch, but I'm guessing it's an automatic clutch, right? All you have to do is gas and shift? Either way, rubiranch is right about it not being good for the little bike. If it were just normal 10w40 I'd say it's fine, but max life, being partially synthetic, does put you at risk of the clutch slipping. Most of these old Hondas used 10w40 from the factory, so you've got the weight right. It probably only holds a quart anyhow; I'd just go buy a quart of standard oil and be done with it. NEVER put any oil additives (like motor honey) in it, because it won't move, and the clutch will be severely contaminated and will have to be replaced. Been down that road once...

BTW if you really wanted the best stuff for it you can buy Havoline (or Valvoline, I dont remember) 4 cycle motorcycle oil at autozone. It's like $4 a quart but it does not have any friction modifiers in it like conventional motor oil and it is the best thing for your scoot and will make the clutch last the longest.

[towens]

Thanks for informing me on the clutch. I am in no rush to spend money where I don't need it. Nice to know that the little Honda c70 passport having a wet clutch and all. (And it is an automatic clutch.) Looks like I am going to take a trip to Autozone or Checker.

TOWENS.

[rubiranch]

This is what you want to use;

Valvoline 10w40 4-stoke AVT oil

[towens]

ok