What kind of oil does a 2001 Honda Shadow take?
2001 HONDA VT1100C2 SHADOW SABRE OIL CHANGE KIT 4 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.
How to check the oil in a Honda Shadow motorcycle?
Add oil as necessary to adjust the oil level. Pour just a little oil into the oil filler hole (to avoid overfilling) and check it again. Do this several times–do not fill above the “maximum” level. Have a friend hold the motorcycle upright for you if you do not feel comfortable supporting the motorcycle by yourself.
What kind of oil should I use on my Honda motorcycle?
But the recommended API SG 10W-40 oil opens up a very wide area of other types or brands of oils that could be used and still meet the manufacture’s requirement, many of the Automotive oils meet it. Most of ALL the 10W-40 non motorcycle specific motors are not the energy conserving type and will work.
What kind of oil should I use-shadowriders?
I would use Valvoline 20w50 in the summer months or Castrol of the same weight or 10w40 in the cooler months. I use 20w50 Valvoline racing oil in my bike. Save some more $$$$ I also use a Fram filter 6017A on the 1100’s. Got over 100k on two bikes and not had a lick of problems and am running 50% more hp .
What should the viscosity of Honda engine oil be?
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)
Add oil as necessary to adjust the oil level. Pour just a little oil into the oil filler hole (to avoid overfilling) and check it again. Do this several times–do not fill above the “maximum” level. Have a friend hold the motorcycle upright for you if you do not feel comfortable supporting the motorcycle by yourself.
But the recommended API SG 10W-40 oil opens up a very wide area of other types or brands of oils that could be used and still meet the manufacture’s requirement, many of the Automotive oils meet it. Most of ALL the 10W-40 non motorcycle specific motors are not the energy conserving type and will work.
How much oil does a Honda Aero 1100 have?
If nobody chimes in with the “right” amount, I suggetst you just get 4 quarts. That should cover just about all the models, I think…….or maybe wait until tomorrow ?? Sorry to be so dumb, but what is the oil capacity for and 1998 Honda Aero 1100? Just got to get some today, but don’t have info in frount of me. Click to expand…
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)