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'My cousin's sister husband who is a mechanic for Jay Leno's step daughter said non-detergent oil and synthetic mixed and brought up to temperature will burnish into the metal and cause anti gravitational properties that we are only just beginning to understand at the local Dark Custom Catalog Dealership.
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Originally posted by DEEBS47Chief1991 View Post'My cousin's sister husband who is a mechanic for Jay Leno's step daughter said non-detergent oil and synthetic mixed and brought up to temperature will burnish into the metal and cause anti gravitational properties that we are only just beginning to understand at the local Dark Custom Catalog Dealership.
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....Cotten
AMCA #776
Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!
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Originally posted by DEEBS47Chief1991 View Post'My cousin's sister husband who is a mechanic for Jay Leno's step daughter said non-detergent oil and synthetic mixed and brought up to temperature will burnish into the metal and cause anti gravitational properties that we are only just beginning to understand at the local Dark Custom Catalog Dealership.
'Bill Pedalino
Huntington, New York
AMCA 6755
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Originally posted by billpedalino View Post
What the heck does that mean??
It means you must have a virgin oil with virtually no nasty additives (ashless Aeroshell),..
And the temperature has to be just right to levitate.
....CottenLast edited by T. Cotten; 08-17-2024, 12:22 PM.AMCA #776
Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!
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Originally posted by billpedalino View Post
What the heck does that mean??
The Dark Custom Catalog Dealership is a shot at everyone's favorite dealer "boutique" that has bar and shield pot holders and Monopoly game tables that you have to get around until you get to the parts counter only to find they have to place your simple and common bike part on order because they have zero in stock.
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Originally posted by DEEBS47Chief1991 View PostFor real? Someone stole an antique can of oil from you at a swap meet?
A clean-cut young citizen was annoyed that I wouldn't picker-dicker.
I turned my back, and it 'disappeared'.
Back to topic, total-loss machines really benefit with an ashless oil.
....CottenAMCA #776
Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!
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Originally posted by DEEBS47Chief1991 View Post
'The Dark Custom Catalog Dealership is a shot at everyone's favorite dealer "boutique" that has bar and shield pot holders and Monopoly game tables that you have to get around until you get to the parts counter only to find they have to place your simple and common bike part on order because they have zero in stock.
Well said about the boutique dealerships - I almost never visit our local dealership, despite the fact that a high school friend owns it. Too much nonsense - they've lost the mindset and therefore, the clientele of the 1960's that I used to be among. Yes, I'm dating myself at 75 yeas old, but I've been in this game a long time and have a different mindset than the current breed of riders. That doesn't make them bad people, just different than I. There's mothing there for me anymore(except 6V batteries for my old bikes).
I know that the above-answers were offered in an attempt for information and clarity, but I'm still confused. So, back to my original questions: 1) can I simply drain the oil from my knucklehead, early Sportster, and Panhead and replace it with synthetic oil without causing damage? 2) If so, what viscosity should be used (I use 20W-50 in my Road King).?Bill Pedalino
Huntington, New York
AMCA 6755
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Bill,
Most synthetic oils are compatible with conventional oils. Most of the companies will recommend a flush, this being a very early premature oil change interval or 50-100 miles approximately.
This becomes critical if you are oil sample testing and want to establish base lines for you new and used oil.
Monitoring this through oil sample testing aids greatly in discovery of fuel dilution, change intervals and compatibility of the particular oil and viscosity you choose.
Some people will find oil sampling an inconvenience to which I recommend just changing it often then...
The viscosity you choose can be based mainly off ambient air and oil temperatures seen during usage.
Typically I recommend 20W-50 when using hydraulic controlled valvetrain.
It comes down to viscosity break down from temperature...
I'm not sure of your particular location per climate and riding styles.
Keep in mind, oil can run too cool and be harmful as well to your engine. You want it to reach an operational temperature and maintain within that region in order to avoid viscosity breakdown.
Hope this helps,
Duke KlemanLast edited by dukekleman; 08-19-2024, 07:00 AM.
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Originally posted by dukekleman View PostBill,
Most synthetic oils are compatible with conventional oils. Most of the companies will recommend a flush, this being a very early premature oil change interval or 50-100 miles approximately.
This becomes critical if you are oil sample testing and want to establish base lines for you new and used oil.
Monitoring this through oil sample testing aids greatly in discovery of fuel dilution, change intervals and compatibility of the particular oil and viscosity you choose.
Some people will find oil sampling an inconvenience to which I recommend just changing it often then...
The viscosity you choose can be based mainly off ambient air and oil temperatures seen during usage.
Typically I recommend 20W-50 when using hydraulic controlled valvetrain.
It comes down to viscosity break down from temperature...
I'm not sure of your particular location per climate and riding styles.
Keep in mind, oil can run too cool and be harmful as well to your engine. You want it to reach an operational temperature and maintain within that region in order to avoid viscosity breakdown.
Hope this helps,
Duke KlemanBill Pedalino
Huntington, New York
AMCA 6755
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