Getting hard to find 50 weight oil
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From: Cumming, GA
Being a cautious, suspicious and thrifty (cheap) guy.
I'm thinking pretty much any oil available today is better than what was available 75 years ago, when my bike was made.
I also think synthetics are only required in an engine exposed to extremely high temperatures - like with a turbocharger, to prevent coking.
But, considering the time and money I have invested in this thing, I'll cave and get Valvoline VR1 at about $7 a quart.
I'm thinking pretty much any oil available today is better than what was available 75 years ago, when my bike was made.
I also think synthetics are only required in an engine exposed to extremely high temperatures - like with a turbocharger, to prevent coking.
But, considering the time and money I have invested in this thing, I'll cave and get Valvoline VR1 at about $7 a quart.
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From: la la land jerzey
now you can add 2 extra months of blow by riding almost every day - good move
you own a bike that has less HP then your lawnmower that uses SAE 30 weight oil < for a reason
you own a bike that has less HP then your lawnmower that uses SAE 30 weight oil < for a reason
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
That works, I've run it but it isn't recommended for the old bikes. Different additives and missing a few our motors need. Worked at an oil packaging place for a while, the chemist educated me on that
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