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Oil??
Just wondering what kind of oil you guys use??
dave.
dave.
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I use straight 50 weight Harley Oil in mine. -
ditto...straight 50 Valvoline....good for Indians too.
LouieComment
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Thanks for the reply guys!
dave.Comment
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Guy from Harley advised me that if you have to buy oil along the road, pick one that's also diesel-rated and not just gasoline engine rated. He said it would stand up better in the demanding service of an air-cooled engine.Comment
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Thats a new one on we but wworth knowing! When im onm the road and need a quart I just try and find a auto-parts store if thats an issue then I just use a lighter grade,Im still not sure mixing the twois a good idea!Comment
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I have "heard" that mixing grades, brands, doesn't hurt as oil is blended to be combined because they know lots of people are gonna do it.Originally posted by INLINE4NUT
Thats a new one on we but wworth knowing! When im onm the road and need a quart I just try and find a auto-parts store if thats an issue then I just use a lighter grade,Im still not sure mixing the twois a good idea!
Next time you're in the oil aisle look at the various brands and you'll see that some are just "gas" rated while others are "gas-and-diesel" rated. The guy who said to use diesel in a bike was a Harley engineer and he seemed to know what he was saying.Comment
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Well fook him (big time enginer) you do what you want Ill do what I want Ive been putting oil in MCs for a long time Ive seen plenty of so called bikers that dont know **** from shineola Baby do your own thing! Have a great dayComment
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Hey Inline........fook??????? That's priceless!!!!!!!....The tears are still comin' out of my eyes.... Is that anything like calling him a bool****er??Comment
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Hey I got censored!!!! I guess I have to put a little more thought into it.........Har!Har!Comment
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Synthetics, exclusively. The point of oil is to lubricate. So, shouldn't it be the slickest stuff you can find? Even the 'Factory' caved in, and started offering their line of synthetics, after bashing all other brands for years. I've been using it since the early 80's, and was using mineral oil for break-in of newly built engines and transmissions. I don't do that anymore. They will break-in with synthetics, too. I recommend extending the breaking period. But, that's the only change.
JackComment
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JACK,
I do agree with your comments about synthetic oils!
I now use them in two of my FOURS....BUT only after total rebuilds and a breakin period of 500 miles with regular(single grade) natural stuff.
I never did this until I bought a set of pistons from RobbyRobinson,(had a tree wheeler Four last months mag).
I now never loose any oil to speak of while ridding eeither one.
My statement was I dont mix oils of what I consider grades or uses motor oil for motors diesel oils forulated for such Id use it.
My favorite syn is Royal Purple followed by TorcoComment
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CO,
Glad I could make you smile! and you figured it out !!Comment
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You certainly did make me smile Inline! I can appreciate that kind of sarcasim! I'll try to remember the tips on oil as well!!!! Take care and a Happy New Year to you!!!!!!Comment
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i was wondering about the weight as i have heard 60 weight is what you should use. i have just finished a 46 fl and was wondering oil i should use and also what should i be putting in the tranny. thanks kk1340Comment
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