Shovelhead oil
#12
07-19-2016, 08:58 PM
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What about Red Lines 20W60 fully-synthetic ester formula motorcycle oil? Has a lot of zinc and phosphorus.
Zinc, avg PPM 2125
Phosphorus, avg PPM 2100
"Specifically blended for air-cooled V-Twin engines with traditionally wide clearances like Knuckleheads, Shovelheads, and Panheads engines."
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=111
Zinc, avg PPM 2125
Phosphorus, avg PPM 2100
"Specifically blended for air-cooled V-Twin engines with traditionally wide clearances like Knuckleheads, Shovelheads, and Panheads engines."
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=111
#13
07-20-2016, 07:11 PM
Club Member
What about Red Lines 20W60 fully-synthetic ester formula motorcycle oil? Has a lot of zinc and phosphorus.
Zinc, avg PPM 2125
Phosphorus, avg PPM 2100
"Specifically blended for air-cooled V-Twin engines with traditionally wide clearances like Knuckleheads, Shovelheads, and Panheads engines."
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=111
Zinc, avg PPM 2125
Phosphorus, avg PPM 2100
"Specifically blended for air-cooled V-Twin engines with traditionally wide clearances like Knuckleheads, Shovelheads, and Panheads engines."
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=111
#14
07-20-2016, 10:33 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#15
08-03-2016, 04:34 PM
60w was the standard recommended oil for the Shovels. They came stock with single-piece oil scraper rings. However, with the introduction of the Evo with new pistons and 3-piece oil rings, shovelhead owners have that option. Years ago, I retrofitted the Evo 3-piece oil rings to my Shovel's stock (Bohnalite) pistons.
I have used 20w50 in the bike for the last 90,000 miles or so with no problems. Even with my high mileage, oil consumption is so low that I do not have to add between 4000-5000 mile changes.
I have used 20w50 in the bike for the last 90,000 miles or so with no problems. Even with my high mileage, oil consumption is so low that I do not have to add between 4000-5000 mile changes.
#16
08-04-2016, 09:04 AM
#17
08-04-2016, 02:23 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
60w was the standard recommended oil for the Shovels. They came stock with single-piece oil scraper rings. However, with the introduction of the Evo with new pistons and 3-piece oil rings, shovelhead owners have that option. Years ago, I retrofitted the Evo 3-piece oil rings to my Shovel's stock (Bohnalite) pistons.
I have used 20w50 in the bike for the last 90,000 miles or so with no problems. Even with my high mileage, oil consumption is so low that I do not have to add between 4000-5000 mile changes.
I have used 20w50 in the bike for the last 90,000 miles or so with no problems. Even with my high mileage, oil consumption is so low that I do not have to add between 4000-5000 mile changes.
#19
08-04-2016, 06:19 PM
Club Member
We did
74" motors ran the single fat oil ring, the 80" came the newer 3 piece but I have run across virgin 77 & 78 1200's with the 3 pc. Factory was doing some weird **** those years I've seen all kinda mixed & matched engine internals on the 1978 model into early 79.
74" motors ran the single fat oil ring, the 80" came the newer 3 piece but I have run across virgin 77 & 78 1200's with the 3 pc. Factory was doing some weird **** those years I've seen all kinda mixed & matched engine internals on the 1978 model into early 79.
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; 08-04-2016 at 06:22 PM.
#20
08-04-2016, 06:49 PM
Seasoned HDF Member