Jemmons467 71 Posted January 13 Figured I'd change the plug out, it did come with 10 extra, how's the color look to everyone. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,327 Posted January 13 Looks great to me! Slight black on outter ring, looks tan on electrode, & porcelain white so all looks healthy to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,049 Posted January 13 The exact amount of factory lean they come right out of the box. Not 100% safe or perfect. But they want it that way so they dont last forever. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 2,086 Posted January 13 ^^^ I agree with the experts above ^^^ Perfect factory tune. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 2,744 Posted January 14 plus one ^^^^ also gives a history of the bike if the plug has been in a while ? , the fuel system, and engine are in great shape! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemmons467 71 Posted January 14 Good, I do want to change the oil soon too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 651 Posted January 14 I'm sure there are many here that would love to see a plug look like that..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 2,086 Posted January 14 I use Rotella T6 synthetic & KN-113 oil filters. In fact, every motor I own gets Rotella so thats all I have in stock. Do you have a longtime favorite? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 2,744 Posted January 14 i like the way you do your threads details details, and pics, you killed it on the es shifting thread. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcsman 651 Posted January 14 12 minutes ago, retro said: I use Rotella T6 synthetic & KN-113 oil filters. In fact, every motor I own gets Rotella so thats all I have in stock. Do you have a longtime favorite? Just changed my oil today, use T4 Rotella. Jeremy, make sure to use oil that is compatible with wet clutch operation.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemmons467 71 Posted January 14 @retro this is actually the first fourwheeler I have ever owned, so I currently do not have a favorite. For my cars I would use mobile. @_Wilson_™ thank you, I just write what I do. The ES was killing me and I don't know how many threads I have read on it. @bcsman yes, I did read that I need wet clutch compatible oil 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,327 Posted January 14 I have always used Honda GN4 in both of mine as well as their filters. Don’t ask me why as I don’t use factory oil in my Nissan??!! But each to their own. U guys have peaked my interest in the Rotella though.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemmons467 71 Posted January 14 I have always heard good things about Rotella 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 6,228 Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, Jemmons467 said: I have always heard good things about Rotella You heard right --- 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,049 Posted January 14 I prefer amsoil myself. And i have ran every brand at one point or another. Amsoil is the only one you can ride the rev limiter with 100% confidence. All others made scary topend noise that sounded like you were about to have metal shrapnal pulled from places you wouldnt like lol. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis 4 Posted yesterday at 05:58 AM Don't know why I would deviate from the Honda oil for the wet clutch. I have to believe the OEM oil has the proper friction modifiers. This coming from an ex-Allison transmission sales/service puke where we believed that the proper fluid is important. With these machines we are not just lubing bearings, rings, pistons, gears, etc, we are in addition controlling clutch engagement. If I'm wrong, please explain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 2,744 Posted yesterday at 12:37 PM well..... like tires people like what they like, i use GN4 myself, some use rotella which also is a great oil, we use it in every diesel, and gas engine we have .... i just favor GN4, I'm a diehard honda guy... maybe the OCD has something to do with why i choose to run GN4 lol! Shell rotella T4 (conventional) and T6 fj (synthetic) are JASO MA & MA2 rated, Amsoil, IMO is the best! .... i think shade uses gtx castrol, i used this in the 1st two bikes i owned 250a , and 86 trx350.... never had a single oil related issue. my thinking is the frequency of oil changes / treatment of the machine plays a big part as using a good wet clutch approved oil. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 2,086 Posted yesterday at 03:49 PM 9 hours ago, Dennis said: Don't know why I would deviate from the Honda oil for the wet clutch. I have to believe the OEM oil has the proper friction modifiers. This coming from an ex-Allison transmission sales/service puke where we believed that the proper fluid is important. With these machines we are not just lubing bearings, rings, pistons, gears, etc, we are in addition controlling clutch engagement. If I'm wrong, please explain. You are correct! But correct with several caveats. You seem to have made an assumption that Honda motor oils meet wet clutch friction modifier specs better than any other motor oil, which is not true. The wet clutch specification in question is MA/MA2, and those wet clutch specs were not ever provided by Honda.... they are provided by the industry. Many motor oils meet or exceed the MA/MA2 wet clutch compatibility specifications. It's not just the MA/MA2 spec that is important in a motor oil either. Oils must cool and lubricate, remain stable (and resistant to viscosity swings) throughout a wide temperature range, provide high pressure lubing and several other critically important properties. Each one of Honda's motor oil properties are spec'd by Honda, but the industry provides all of those specs that Honda chose from. Honda oils are blended and produced by an independent oil company at a low (-est) cost to Honda. There are many other motor oils being produced that exceed many, or all, of Honda's specifications & minimum requirements. There is always room for improvements in every product... and many other motor oil brands currently provide them. So choosing a motor oil is a matter of personal choice.... since there are many very good products to choose from. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemmons467 71 Posted 22 hours ago I love the amount of insight in this forum as a whole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 2,744 Posted 20 hours ago well your detailed thread makes it's very simple to narrow issues down. so include yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis 4 Posted 20 hours ago 11 hours ago, retro said: You are correct! But correct with several caveats. You seem to have made an assumption that Honda motor oils meet wet clutch friction modifier specs better than any other motor oil, which is not true. The wet clutch specification in question is MA/MA2, and those wet clutch specs were not ever provided by Honda.... they are provided by the industry. Many motor oils meet or exceed the MA/MA2 wet clutch compatibility specifications. It's not just the MA/MA2 spec that is important in a motor oil either. Oils must cool and lubricate, remain stable (and resistant to viscosity swings) throughout a wide temperature range, provide high pressure lubing and several other critically important properties. Each one of Honda's motor oil properties are spec'd by Honda, but the industry provides all of those specs that Honda chose from. Honda oils are blended and produced by an independent oil company at a low (-est) cost to Honda. There are many other motor oils being produced that exceed many, or all, of Honda's specifications & minimum requirements. There is always room for improvements in every product... and many other motor oil brands currently provide them. So choosing a motor oil is a matter of personal choice.... since there are many very good products to choose from. Thank you, good information. I thank you. To go to a Walmart, AmsOil , a cycle shop or auto store for my Foreman fluid, would require much more knowledge, time, or interest than what I have. So, grabbing the Honda oil is easier for me, and just hoping that I'm not doing anything detrimental to it. I don't think I am. There certainly could be something better, even much better. I don't put Briggs and Stratton oil in my equipment, but I try to stay with their branded filters. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
