Motorcycle Discussion Thread

[W7XF]

From the size and ubiquity of the driveway oil spots in my neighborhood growing up I get the feeling that everything from back then leaked oil.

Wonder if they actually used gaskets in those things.

No. They used the gasket-less method to ensure that you changed the oil on a regular basis.

[w2amr]

From the size and ubiquity of the driveway oil spots in my neighborhood growing up I get the feeling that everything from back then leaked oil.

Wonder if they actually used gaskets in those things.

No. They used the gasket-less method to ensure that you changed the oil on a regular basis.

The automatic oil change feature was certainly ahead of it's time.

[KG4CGC]

Speaking of oil, what do you guys use?
I used Honda's brand but I found out it was really a mid grade.

[w2amr]

Speaking of oil, what do you guys use?
I used Honda's brand but I found out it was really a mid grade.

As long as it meets the bike manufacturers specs , I don't think it matters too much.

[KG4CGC]

I need something light and slick. SJ/SG cert.
Calls for 10w30 but over the Winter I used 5w20.

[w2amr]

I need something light and slick. SJ/SG cert.
Calls for 10w30 but over the Winter I used 5w20.

In the winter my bikes stay in the garage.

[N8YX]

Speaking of oil, what do you guys use?
I used Honda's brand but I found out it was really a mid grade.

Golden Spectro (full or semi-synthetic) or Mobil 1 Red Cap (non-energy-conserving).

Makes your shifts smooth as butter.

George can get away with running any old 50wt in his Evo as long as he keeps a fresh filter on the bike...

[w2amr]

Speaking of oil, what do you guys use?
I used Honda's brand but I found out it was really a mid grade.

Golden Spectro (full or semi-synthetic) or Mobil 1 Red Cap (non-energy-conserving).

Makes your shifts smooth as butter.

George can get away with running any old 50wt in his Evo as long as he keeps a fresh filter on the bike...

I do like to start the bike from time to time in the winter, so I use 20-50 in it.

[KG4CGC]

Don't you have to use 3 different types of oil in your HD?
One guy I worked with had an HD that he switched over to full synthetic and uses the same oil in all 3 areas.
Keep in mind I'm not sure how to phrase this.

[N8YX]

Don't you have to use 3 different types of oil in your HD?
One guy I worked with had an HD that he switched over to full synthetic and uses the same oil in all 3 areas.
Keep in mind I'm not sure how to phrase this.

Engine oil, primary lube and tranny lube.

I would run a heavier lube in the transmission (80 or 90wt) than I would in the engine (straight 50wt or 20w-50)...