Using diesel-formulated motor oil in my 2-wheeled RV

[Geocritter]

There are some very smart and technically knowledgeable people on this board, so I hope it’s okay to ask a question that’s evolved from a personal sized 2-wheel RV I recently purchased. The machine requires 10W40 to 20W50 motor oil which is danged hard to find in affordable places like Wal-Mart, except for motor oil formulated for diesel engines. Would I be risking eventual problems with my 2-wheeled RV by using 20W50 diesel-formulated oil in its gasoline powered engine?

It has a comparatively high-reving single cylinder 4-valve DOHC engine which is what has me worried.

Steve

[WyoTraveler]

I use 15w-40 api sm oil in my gas generator. No problem. Many of the diesel motor oils have the sm designation now.

[gbopp]

Instead of being vague, why not give us the make/model, etc. of your 2 wheeled RV.
Maybe someone has one and can give you more accurate information.

I think Chris Bryant gave you good information.

And I agree with dan-nickie, find a forum spceific to your 2 wheeled RV. They would know any quirks wirh your RV.

[Chris_Bryant]

*If* it has the correct API rating (or higher), which it probably does, it will be fine. I just looked at the bottle of Rotella I have and it is rated SM.
If it doesn't have an "S" rating, I wouldn't.

[dan-nickie]

I have no idea what your 2 wheel RV is.
But lots of motorcycle owners use Rotella T including me.
I would suggest finding a forum specific to your 2 wheel RV and ask there.