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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Changed oil the other day and decided to try some Valvoline straight 50 weight racing oil. I had heard that it made the old evos run a little quieter. It did on my bike. A lot of that annoying ticking is gone. May try straight 60 when we get in to mid 90's Mississippi summer. Only down side I could see would be running this oil in cold weather.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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I run 60w in summer, quiets the engine and keeps that pesky oil light out.
 
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Good to know, gonna try it this summer. It gets some kinda hot up here. I know it gets hot in St. Pete too.
 
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Straight 60 will be going in mine next oil change for the summer months. Straight 50 or 60 is almost a requirement for the deep south boys and old evos.
 
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Straight grade oils are only suitable for warmer climes! I used them in my shovel, way back when.
 
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Oh $hit...........haven't quite recovered from the last oil thread
 
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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Oh $hit...........haven't quite recovered from the last oil thread
Mobil 1 20w50w BWAAAAAAAAAAAA
 
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Straight 50 was our "winter oil" back in Texas in Shovelhead Daze.
 
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Anything wrong with Valvoline race oil? It has a higher Zinc compound.??
 
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Anything wrong with Valvoline race oil? It has a higher Zinc compound.??
That is what I use.
 
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