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Old 12-13-2010, 08:23 am   #1
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I want to start using a synthetic in my motorcycle a 97 yamaha virago. It has a wet clutch. So my question is does anyone know if Mobil 1 is ok for wet clutch motorcycles?? thanks rj
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I want to start using a synthetic in my motorcycle a 97 yamaha virago. It has a wet clutch. So my question is does anyone know if Mobil 1 is ok for wet clutch motorcycles?? thanks rj

Not Mobil 1 automotive oil, absolutely not. Automotive blend oils have additives that will ruin a wet clutch. If Mobil 1 makes a motorcycle specific oil, then yes it would be ok. Never use any automotive blend oil for any wet clutch system.
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Not Mobil 1 automotive oil, absolutely not. Automotive blend oils have additives that will ruin a wet clutch. If Mobil 1 makes a motorcycle specific oil, then yes it would be ok. Never use any automotive blend oil for any wet clutch system.
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I'd use Rotella. (In fact, I do in one of my bikes!)
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