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Whats the best oil to use

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by vbvmcdawg, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. vbvmcdawg

    vbvmcdawg New Member

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    Hi, first time posting, i have a question for you guys. I have a 1995 Harley FXD and i am currently using lucas synthetic 20-50 and i live in southeast alabama, should i go with a thicker oil since it gets so hot here in the summer.
    vbvmcdawg, Mar 16, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    No 20-50 should work fine


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    hotroadking, Mar 16, 2011
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, 20-50 does the job just fine
    FLHTbiker, Mar 16, 2011
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  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    yep 20-50 year round here in SE texas:D
    cowboy, Mar 16, 2011
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    agree!
    chucktx, Mar 17, 2011
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  7. vbvmcdawg

    vbvmcdawg New Member

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    Thanx guys...
    vbvmcdawg, Mar 17, 2011
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i am going to add to my reply........20/50 made for motorcycle air cooled engines......not automotive grade.............
    chucktx, Mar 17, 2011
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  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Good point
    FLHTbiker, Mar 17, 2011
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