Brad Penn motorcycle oil

seacliff · 10-22-2011, 09:27 AM

anyone ever use it and what did you think. Suppose to have very high levels of zinc.

**ringadingh** · 10-22-2011, 08:40 PM

Ive never heard of it.

cactusjack · 10-22-2011, 08:52 PM

Is this something Mr. Penn cooks in his basement or something?

**glwilson** · 10-22-2011, 09:00 PM

Never heard of it... however if I remember correctly from reading analysis reports on these things, the main ingredient for most all "miracle" additives is zinc.

Quite a few test results question its benefit -- especially its long-term benefit.

Sounds like snake-oil to me...

seacliff · 10-23-2011, 08:31 AM

I switched to it after learning the new Rotella has dropped its levels of zinc and phosphorous. It is suppose to have one of the highest levels of this stuff along with Mobil 1 for bikes. It is made in Penn and is green. Some say it is the old Kendall motorcycle oil. It isnt that high in price either.

http://www.penngrade1.com/

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-23-2011, 08:34 AM

Until you mentioned it I had never heard of it. Kendall was a good oil for cars. Used it trouble free for years.

Dave · 10-23-2011, 08:38 AM

Ask yourself, "Should I trust anything with Brad as part of the name?" :)

Loafer · 10-23-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Ask yourself, "Should I trust anything with Brad as part of the name?" :)

Wow, that killed the sales pitch.

**ringadingh** · 10-23-2011, 08:48 PM

Kendall's a name I'd forgotten about, kinda like STP.

recumbentbob · 10-24-2011, 09:45 AM

Penn oil is Sneaky.

If you look at the product bulletin for high performance oils is lists the zinc and phosphorus content but when you look at the motorcycle oils they do not list them.

Soo much for Penn I just wrote them off...............

seacliff · 10-24-2011, 09:56 AM

The Penn-Grade 1® oils "typical" 1,500 ppm Zinc (Zn) and 1340-1400 ppm Phosphorus (P) content provide the needed anti-wear protection to critical engine parts, such as piston/cylinder walls, roller cams under heavy valve spring pressure and especially those that employ a solid "flat tappet" type system.

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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Never heard of it... however if I remember correctly from reading analysis reports on these things, the main ingredient for most all "miracle" additives is zinc. Quite a few test results question its benefit -- especially its long-term benefit. Sounds like snake-oil to me... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-23-2011, 08:31 AM	#5
seacliff Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 88	I switched to it after learning the new Rotella has dropped its levels of zinc and phosphorous. It is suppose to have one of the highest levels of this stuff along with Mobil 1 for bikes. It is made in Penn and is green. Some say it is the old Kendall motorcycle oil. It isnt that high in price either. http://www.penngrade1.com/ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#10
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Penn oil is Sneaky. If you look at the product bulletin for high performance oils is lists the zinc and phosphorus content but when you look at the motorcycle oils they do not list them. Soo much for Penn I just wrote them off............... __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ive never heard of it.
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10-23-2011, 08:34 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Until you mentioned it I had never heard of it. Kendall was a good oil for cars. Used it trouble free for years.
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Ask yourself, "Should I trust anything with Brad as part of the name?" :)
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10-23-2011, 08:48 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Kendall's a name I'd forgotten about, kinda like STP.
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10-24-2011, 09:56 AM	#11
seacliff Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 88	The Penn-Grade 1® oils "typical" 1,500 ppm Zinc (Zn) and 1340-1400 ppm Phosphorus (P) content provide the needed anti-wear protection to critical engine parts, such as piston/cylinder walls, roller cams under heavy valve spring pressure and especially those that employ a solid "flat tappet" type system.
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