Oil in higher temperature areas?

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May 21, 2011 | 03:50 PM

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kingkingking

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I run Penrite Sin 10 10-70. Not sure if you can get it in the states, I would expect so.

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdf...OCT%202010.pdf

Kick *** oil.

Its actually thicker than Mobil 1 20-50 at 40 deg C, and it is the thickest oil I can find at 100 deg C.

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May 21, 2011 | 03:58 PM

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RockerMike

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Originally Posted by Thet

Can I buy Redline 20w60 at any generic local auto store? Or will I have to special order it?

I order my Red Line from Jegs. I use the 20/50 but here's the link for 20/60

http://www.jegs.com/i/Red+Line+Oil/816/12604/10002/-1

Very quick shipping and a free hat and stickers.

May 21, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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txfxstrider

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You will have no problem running 20w50. An oil cooler might give you peace of mind.

May 22, 2011 | 07:46 AM

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jimmyp1

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you can buy the redline oil @ cyclegear..sunset/pecos..they have another one on decatur..

May 22, 2011 | 02:40 PM

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Thet

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Ended up picking up some 20w50 Valvoline. Read some good stuff about it and got it for $3/qt.

May 22, 2011 | 07:06 PM

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FLTR2008TRIKE

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From: SC

Im using Amsoil Synthetic 60wt Motorcycle oil in my trike with 117" engine. I see a 10 degree reduction in the oil temps during the summer. I do use a oil cooler as well.

May 22, 2011 | 07:43 PM

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lionsm13

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Just an FYI in case you didn't know, Amsoil makes a fully
synthetic straight 60 weight oil that you may want to consider..

May 22, 2011 | 08:13 PM

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Lost1

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Originally Posted by Thet

Ended up picking up some 20w50 Valvoline. Read some good stuff about it and got it for $3/qt.

If it's VR1 you're set. Good, stout oil at a non-stout price.

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May 22, 2011 | 08:24 PM

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BLKBAGGER

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The Redline 20/60 is perfect for hot areas. I have ridden my bike from San Diego to Vegas in the hot weather running it with great results. It's great oil.

May 22, 2011 | 08:36 PM

#20

NoCoLoco

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From: Northern Colorado

20/50 is a good all around oil for most places but in colder climates you might wanna use 10/40 during the winter (if you're not snowed in) and in warmer climates you should probably use straight 50 or 60 weight during the summer.

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