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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Why the straight weight verses the muti . Here in centro america i can not get a straight #50 or #60, I can get 25/50 or 25/60 non sin. what would most of you suggest, temps here are a constent 65F to 75F year round. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Why the straight weight verses the muti . Here in centro america i can not get a straight #50 or #60, I can get 25/50 or 25/60 non sin. what would most of you suggest, temps here are a constent 65F to 75F year round. Thanks
Shovelhead bikes were clearanced to run heavier oils than later model evos and twin cams. Check at the local airport, sometimes you can find aeroshell 50 and 60 weight there.
 
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Originally Posted by Inspector 12
Shovelhead bikes were clearanced to run heavier oils than later model evos and twin cams. Check at the local airport, sometimes you can find aeroshell 50 and 60 weight there.
Bingo ,you get big points from me for knowing that , old schools rules alive and well .
 
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