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Has anyone used the spectro sae 25w60 oil.
I have that annoying, tap at 1900rpm. Hopeing this will help. My only concern is that its so thick, that it may not provide good lubrication, until it warms up.
 
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I have been using Spectro 25w60 for a total of 25,000 miles in two different bikes, an 01 TC88 and a 12 103.

I have had absolutely no issues except a very quiet motor and great oil pressure.

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Great thank you .
 
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I have been using Spectro 25w60 for a total of 25,000 miles in two different bikes, an 01 TC88 and a 12 103.

I have had absolutely no issues except a very quiet motor and great oil pressure.

Ken

I started using it 5,000 miles ago, previously ran Mobil 1 V-twin for 140,000 miles on two bikes. The Spectro is way quieter than the Mobil 1. Just bought a 14 quarts of the Spectro here. Will not be going back to Mobil 1.
 
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Originally Posted by The lark
Has anyone used the spectro sae 25w60 oil.
I have that annoying, tap at 1900rpm. Hopeing this will help. My only concern is that its so thick, that it may not provide good lubrication, until it warms up.
The 25W part of the rating should allow it to flow similarly to the 20W/50 when it's not warm. I'd think..... Not sure that 5 extra W points would be too much different.
 
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I started using it 5,000 miles ago, previously ran Mobil 1 V-twin for 140,000 miles on two bikes. The Spectro is way quieter than the Mobil 1. Just bought a 14 quarts of the Spectro here. Will not be going back to Mobil 1.
hb Do you also run Spectro Primary and Spectro Trans fluids along with the 20/60 oil...I’ve heard of Spectro but my interest seems to be spiking...Thanks for your help...
 
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hb Do you also run Spectro Primary and Spectro Trans fluids along with the 20/60 oil...I’ve heard of Spectro but my interest seems to be spiking...Thanks for your help...
Not yet, running Formula+ in the primary and Bel Ray in the trans.
 
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hb Do you also run Spectro Primary and Spectro Trans fluids along with the 20/60 oil...I’ve heard of Spectro but my interest seems to be spiking...Thanks for your help...
I am running the above products along with the 25W60 .....zero issues.

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I run the 25/60 and have had no issues with it other than it being quieter, Spectrol and Bel Ray have been around for a long time in the world of cycles.
 
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For you guys running the 25w60 oil, what range of outdoor temps are you riding in and how are your cold starts? Thanks.
 


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