Honda 2009 GOLDWING GL1800 Owner's Manual page 170

Engine Oil & Filter
Oil Recommendation
API classification
viscosity (weight)
JASO T 903 standard
suggested oil
Suggested oils are equal in performance to SJ oils that are not labeled as
energy conserving on the circular API service label.
Your motorcycle does not need oil additives. Use the recommended oil.
Do not use oils with graphite or molybdenum additives. They may
adversely affect clutch operation.
Do not use API SH or higher oils displaying a circular API ''energy
conserving'' service label on the container. They may affect lubrication
and clutch performance.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Do not use non-detergent, vegetable, or castor based racing oils.
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Servicing Your Honda
SG or higher except oils labeled as energy
conserving on the circular API service label
SAE 10W-30
MA
Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA &
Canada), or Honda 4-stroke oil (Canada
only), or an equivalent motorcycle oil.
OK