oil weight
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Tempe, AZ
Well the replies are coming from people not in AZ. I switch to Amsoil 60W around late May and switch back to Amsoil 20-50 in late Oct, Nov.
I ride 40 miles nearly every day and follow the manual, much less engine noise.
I ride 40 miles nearly every day and follow the manual, much less engine noise.
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From: NC
Well, I use 'oil' in my bike's engine.
I change the 'oil' in my bike's engine when needed.
I use whatever 'oil' I want.
I suggest everybody else use whatever 'oil' they want to..............
I change the 'oil' in my bike's engine when needed.
I use whatever 'oil' I want.
I suggest everybody else use whatever 'oil' they want to..............
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From: anacoco, la
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LOL!!
I JUST HAVE TO ASK & NO DISRESPECT INTENDED EITHER.
AND THIS IS RELATED TO THIS THREAD BECAUSE IT HAS TO DO WITH OIL AND WHAT WAS POSTED HERE ABOUT SOMEONE TRYING TO IMPROVE THEIR MOTORS HOT OIL PRESSURE BY INSTALLING HEAVIER 20-60 GRADE OIL WHICH IS A BANDAID FIX @ BEST.
I AM JUST WONDERING WHY GUYS THAT HAVE AN HD SHOWING LOWER OIL PRESSURE (OR OTHER NEGATIVE HEAT RELATED ENGINE PERF ISSUES OR RIDER COMFORT COMPLAINTS) IN SUMMER HEAT THAT BOTHERING THEM ENOUGH TO TRY HEAVIER OIL TO IMPROVE OIL PRESSURE IN SUMMER HEAT DON'T SIMPLY ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE WHICH IS THE "EXCESSIVE HEAT " THEIR AIR COOLED HD'S PRODUCE IN SUMMER HEAT THAT WILL RESULT IN MANY (5-6) GREAT BENEFITS RIGHT OFF THE BAT?
LOL!!
I JUST HAVE TO ASK & NO DISRESPECT INTENDED EITHER.
AND THIS IS RELATED TO THIS THREAD BECAUSE IT HAS TO DO WITH OIL AND WHAT WAS POSTED HERE ABOUT SOMEONE TRYING TO IMPROVE THEIR MOTORS HOT OIL PRESSURE BY INSTALLING HEAVIER 20-60 GRADE OIL WHICH IS A BANDAID FIX @ BEST.
I AM JUST WONDERING WHY GUYS THAT HAVE AN HD SHOWING LOWER OIL PRESSURE (OR OTHER NEGATIVE HEAT RELATED ENGINE PERF ISSUES OR RIDER COMFORT COMPLAINTS) IN SUMMER HEAT THAT BOTHERING THEM ENOUGH TO TRY HEAVIER OIL TO IMPROVE OIL PRESSURE IN SUMMER HEAT DON'T SIMPLY ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE WHICH IS THE "EXCESSIVE HEAT " THEIR AIR COOLED HD'S PRODUCE IN SUMMER HEAT THAT WILL RESULT IN MANY (5-6) GREAT BENEFITS RIGHT OFF THE BAT?
otherwise, my bike, even though it is a 110, is not suffering from too much heat. I haven't done it in a while, but last time I measured my oil temp, it was around 230*. and since I don't suffer with stop and go traffic near as much as some of y'all, I don't feel the wards fans are necessary.
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
The two big advantages to syn oils are higher heat protection, and better protection with "Cold Start Scuffing", which accounts for lots of wear issues. I use various viscosities of syn oils in every engine I own - weedeaters, mowers, trucks, cars, you name it - syn oil is in it. Some of the Road King's old engine oil makes it to my chain saw for bar oil - great stuff!
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 260
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From: Tempe, AZ
To each his own just confused on your change on the thread.
Last edited by eichacsj; Oct 3, 2016 at 09:06 AM.