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Old 09-28-2009, 02:58 PM
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03 1200 which weight oil for eng. & trans
 
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Your suppose to use 20-50 in everything on an 03.
 
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Your suppose to use 20-50 in everything on an 03.
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That's what I use in my '00, which is the same as an '03. However, I buy the five quart jug of the 15w50.
 
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I might have to try the gear oil for my primary and trans. I did try the 15w50, and it made my top end waaaaay too noisy. Apparently that extra 5w really makes a difference in my bike.
 
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