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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by chevster07, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. chevster07

    chevster07 New Member

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    does anyone know if i have to use 4 cycle snc or can i use mobile car syn oil
    chevster07, Oct 12, 2007
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  3. skull2007

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    you'll need to use oil thats made for bikes. as far as what kind, just do a search of this site and you will find a wealth of info on oil(s) which after reading should answer any possible questions concerning oil for your bike. oh.... welcome to the forum:D
    skull2007, Oct 12, 2007
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    FWIW you should use a 4 cycle air cooled or vtwin labeled oil
    20W-50 is the normal weight.

    HD 360 is dyno oil
    Mobil 1 Vtwin is syn

    depending on how you ride or what you ride (ie stock vs stroker) Mi vs AZ etc you can run any oil made for your bike.

    Syn will generally keep the temps down 10 to 20 degrees over dyno

    There were a lot of folks runing mobil 1 automotive when they made a 20W50, and many run Mobil1 syn 15W-50, the formulas between it and the vtwin are dang near identical.
    hotroadking, Oct 12, 2007
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    :banghead: :witsend: :rant: :gah: :)
    chucktx, Oct 12, 2007
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  6. Glen

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    I think chuck is trying to say that the great oil debate has been
    going on for about ten years now and forget every year new people
    join the flock. Use a synthetic what kind is up to you. plenty of
    ideas going around and alot of scare tactics. Mosts people will tell
    you they stay with SYN3 do to the high dollar extended waranty they
    buy the with bike. They won't tell you they use it because it is good.
    Good luck, it will take awhile but you will find the right oil.
    Glen
    Glen, Oct 19, 2007
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  7. mwelych

    mwelych Active Member

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    Let's stop talking about oil... I use Dino oil on my EVO and will always do that. Works for me... Who cares what people use... Hell use vegetable oil if you want...:)
    mwelych, Oct 19, 2007
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