Changed the oil (and a few other things)
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Dallas
Changed the oil (and a few other things)
Did the official 500 mile fluid change - engine, primary, and transmission. Also took the opportunity to complete a stage 1 upgrade - Big Sucker, CV Performance carb tuner kit, Patriot Defender exhaust, and Ultima ignition. She starts and runs excellent - no more snorting and farting!!!
Also changed to passenger foot boards for my honey. I added a toolbox & power port to the left side. The last change (for now) was to change the sealed head and passing lights out for a Hella E code light and newer HD spots with 50W 886 bulbs.
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Also changed to passenger foot boards for my honey. I added a toolbox & power port to the left side. The last change (for now) was to change the sealed head and passing lights out for a Hella E code light and newer HD spots with 50W 886 bulbs.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: louisiana
I have been running the vavoline race extra zinc 60wt for 6 weeks down here in south texas/north mexico and bike seems to run cooler than it was.
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From: almost there
Just now getting into 90* here in GA. so about time for that Valvoline Race 60wt. Good stuff for sure.
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From: almost there
What is your oil pressure running that thin?
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From: Houston, TX
No clue, don't have a gauge, but the oil pressure light has never come on, and I got caught at the Port of Houston yesterday on 610 with the freeway closed. Remember... evo's don't really need pressure, they need flow. As long as flow is there, adequate lubricating properties are there. Do keep in mind that a 15w-40 diesel oil is equivalent to a 50w standard oil.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 421
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From: louisiana
I have been running the vavoline race extra zinc 60wt for 6 weeks down here in south texas/north mexico and bike seems to run cooler than it was.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Florida
J/k 'n man.
Took a long ride the other day in 90+* temps, and the oil light started to flicker a little @ idle.
Drained the 20w50 HD oil out, put in straight 60 HD. Poof, oil light gone!