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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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Everybody argues over the oil vascoscity but nobody knows the oil flow of a softail ?
 
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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The viscosity of oil required for a softail is in the owners handbook, but you wont go far wrong with a good 20W50.

I assume that was your question.
 
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by grim67firebird
Everybody argues over the oil vascoscity but nobody knows the oil flow of a softail ?
For what it's worth, yes I do know where all the oil goes from A-B. Why is it important to you? Most people don't give a rat's.
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Im building a bike. Knowone works on my bike but me. Thats why I give a rats. But no worry i figued it out as usual. I was just being a worry wort. Thanks 4 the help . Oh wait I didnt get any.
 
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Originally Posted by grim67firebird
Im building a bike. Knowone works on my bike but me. Thats why I give a rats. But no worry i figued it out as usual. I was just being a worry wort. Thanks 4 the help . Oh wait I didnt get any.
You could always just ask a straight forward question.

Oh wait, you didn't ask any question, just made a statement.
 
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Originally Posted by grim67firebird
Everybody argues over the oil vascoscity but nobody knows the oil flow of a softail ?
True.....
 
 
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