20w50 or straight 50w

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Jul 11, 2011 | 12:34 PM

#41

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

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Originally Posted by 3yearsleft

Bet I went longer before I had to do the top end on my Evo than those SHOVELS

Like anything else mechanical in the world once you know what the reoccurring problems are and implement a permanent fix for them you don't have problems anymore . Figure we had 20+ years to find cures for stupid stuff and have , a shovel done by a someone who knows the tricks will roll 6 figures if you take care of her .

Jul 11, 2011 | 07:56 PM

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3yearsleft

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From: Meridian, Idaho

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

To be honest I love Shovels both my brothers have them and my older brother has my Dad's old 67 and it still runs good. I'm guessing that bike has well over a hundred. Think they went through it in the 70's and again in the early 90's. Pretty much a family icon.

May 14, 2018 | 07:42 AM

#43

thessler3

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From: NJ

totally incorrect response

20W50 oil is 20 weight oil with viscosity modifiers to increase viscosity at higher temperatures. Older bikes pre evolution should run straight 50W. Newer motors work fine with 20W50.

May 14, 2018 | 07:52 AM

#44

smitty901

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Your bother may have been right 20 plus years in the past. Engines have changed. heavier oils does not really mean better any more. Stay with your 20w50