Found what appears to be the closest thing to an independent study that I've yet run across:
http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm Motorcycle Consumer News
February, 1994
Motorcycle Oils vs. Automotive Oils
Surprising New Evidence on the Viscosity-Retention Question
Their basic conclusion is that not enough difference in viscosity breakdown nor the percentage of inhibitor agents present to be able to tell a difference between motorcycle or automotive oils, either dino or synthetic versions.
So is it the fact that this research was done back in 94 that makes it irrelevant or am I missing something here? Looking at the testing methodology, it looks to be pretty sound, but I admit I'm moving faster through this than I should. I'm just not seeing a neon sign saying "here's why the testing is invalid."
Thoughts?
ND
http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm Motorcycle Consumer News
February, 1994
Motorcycle Oils vs. Automotive Oils
Surprising New Evidence on the Viscosity-Retention Question
Their basic conclusion is that not enough difference in viscosity breakdown nor the percentage of inhibitor agents present to be able to tell a difference between motorcycle or automotive oils, either dino or synthetic versions.
So is it the fact that this research was done back in 94 that makes it irrelevant or am I missing something here? Looking at the testing methodology, it looks to be pretty sound, but I admit I'm moving faster through this than I should. I'm just not seeing a neon sign saying "here's why the testing is invalid."
Thoughts?
ND
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