Re:What kind of engine oil are you running?
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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Amsoil 20w-50
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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It's not so much that they need 20w50, it's that the only Mobil 1 specific to *V-twins* happens to be 20w50. I'll save you the long dissertation, but it's all about the ZDDP. Look it up and you'll find LOTS of info here on it.
In short, the safe bet, unless you know for certain there's enough ZDDP, is to avoid oil that's *not* specifically for **V-twins**.
There are others that will work, but they tend to be harder to come by and just as, if not more, expensive.
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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yup, heard the whole zzdp thing before gotcha on that
what would your choice in 10w40 flavor be Doc? say 20w50 wasn't an option
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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Fegpa63 wrote:
yup, heard the whole zzdp thing before gotcha on that
what would your choice in 10w40 flavor be Doc? say 20w50 wasn't an option
My personal preference is for the Mobile 1 V-twin. Then again, I live in California where the cold temps are not as prevalent as other parts of the country. So the 20w50 works fine for me. That said there are others here who would know better than I would the proper oil for your needs. I'm sure they'll chime in.
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Last Edit: 2016/02/20 00:45 By Doc_V.
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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Amsoil 20W-50
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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I am using 20/60 mineral oil lots of zinc stuff and makes for smother gear changes, its also hotter than a bread oven here at the moment
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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Fegpa63 wrote:
OK thanks Doc, seems like alot of people swear by the Mobil 1 on here. Anyone use anything besides Mobil 1 VTwin?
Seems the 10w40 has a wider temp range.....how come Roadstars need 20 weight oil, or is the 10w ok to run? just wondering. Thanks Quicksilver V-Twin 20-50
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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Amsoil 20-50 and change every 6k also their oil in my primary
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Re:What kind of engine oil are you running? 2 Years ago
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I use Valvoline synthetic 20w-50 motorcycle oil.
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