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Old Jan 8, 2017 | 03:40 PM
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I was chatting with a guy yesterday and he told me he uses the same oil for motor, transmission and primary. Is that even possible? And would anyone recomend this.

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No; that's the poorly informed or the lazy man's approach to motorcycle care. Each has a specific requirement, there's no one size fits all approach.

Use the proper lubricant for each application; for example, engine oil doesn't go in the transmission, transmission gears need a correct gear lube. Engine, primary, and transmission are all different environments, treat them accordingly

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Originally Posted by Kool Rats
I was chatting with a guy yesterday and he told me he uses the same oil for motor, transmission and primary. Is that even possible? And would anyone recomend this.

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Yes, 20w50 Vtwin specific oil or 20w50 non energy conserving oil is a common practice in "all 3 holes" Is it what I do, no. There are better options.
 
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Some guy said blah blah blah about oil.

Great first post.
 
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Some guy said blah blah blah about oil.

Great first post.
Better than another guys 5,587th.
 
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Better than another guys 5,587th.
Or some guys 5,643rd...

Ha, we hijacked this into a non-oil thread!

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Thanks to those who answered my question, To those who are sarcastic get a life!
 
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Thanks to those who answered my question, To those who are sarcastic get a life!
Get a sense of humor...

And remember, if you use synthetic oil your bearings will skid, at least that is what some guy somebody else talked to at a dealership said...
 
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use the slippery kind ! just kidding ! mobil 20-50 v-twin in motor and primary, reline shockproof in trans.
 



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