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Originally Posted by Daschicken
If it works, then i'm paving the way towards proving that car oils work just fine in a bike. If it blows up(catastrophically), then i'm out $1000, which I can afford. Read the blog jkv, the guy covers the misconceptions around ZDDP and how it doesn't determine wear protection on its own. He gets pretty ranty, but its a good read and offers oil data that I have never seen anywhere else. 
He also covers some testimonials as far as high ZDDP oils and occurences of engine failures, vs using high performing oils. |
That's fine.
I didn't think there was any debate about the benefits of adequate ZDDP for a non-roller engine, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Why would you risk it? Just use Rotella T5 10W-30 or a 30-grade cycle oil like Motul.