XT600E oil question

[Matt Cartney]

Hi folks,

I usually put a bike specific 10W/40 in my XT, although I don't worry too much about the brand. I have a theory that it's better to use a cheaper oil and change it more often than use a more expensive oil and change it less often. (I am poor as a church mouse). I change my oil well short of the manufacturers recommended interval.

I just got quite a good deal on ten litres of Duckhams Q 10W/40. This is the oil I normally put in my 350 Enfield. It is a part synthetic oil for 'petrol engines' that has been around for donkeys. However, it is not bike specific. I think it is more than adequate for the needs of my Enfield and was thinking it would probably be fine to go in the XT. What do peple think?

I can always put it in the Enfield if it's not suitable for the XT, so no great loss if I can't.

Matt