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Homeslice · 06-08-2011, 09:18 AM

I'm guessing the only reason Harley calls for thick oil is because their engine tolerances aren't very tight

Gas Man · 06-08-2011, 09:56 PM

It could be the air cooled.

tommymac · 06-09-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Yeah, mc oil of course.

It's 10-40 in the SV, thats a v twin. What do the new Duc's run? I think HD like the heavy oil cause of the air cooling, and just went with it on the Buell cause they don't know any better... but who knows.

heard something on buelletinboard about running 10-40 in the 1125's

Particle Man · 06-09-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I'm guessing the only reason Harley calls for thick oil is because their engine tolerances aren't very tight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It could be the air cooled.

I'm with Gas on this - if it were an older Harley I'd say it was due to the tolerances not being very tight (the ol' leaking oil all over story). These days, they seem to be better able to hold their oil; I'd think you would want the heavier oil for the air-cooled engine to prevent hot-spots caused by oil getting heated and being too thin in spots.

Cutty72 · 06-10-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

heard something on buelletinboard about running 10-40 in the 1125's

I need to get back on that site... see if I can find me some info on the valve check/adjustment

Tmall · 06-11-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I'm with Gas on this - if it were an older Harley I'd say it was due to the tolerances not being very tight (the ol' leaking oil all over story). These days, they seem to be better able to hold their oil; I'd think you would want the heavier oil for the air-cooled engine to prevent hot-spots caused by oil getting heated and being too thin in spots.

It's because of their high volume, low pressure system on the sporties. Thick oil works better in that application.

I can't say anything for the evo engines, but I know it's the case with the sportsters, and being a big company I can see them being fine with a "jack of all trades" oil.

RedRider2k2 · 10-11-2012, 09:53 PM

Anyone ever come across anymore Kawasaki Manuals? I found one for my 12 but now I need on for an 09 250R.

OneSickPsycho · 11-08-2012, 02:12 PM

Werd... another resource:

http://www.theotherstyle.info/manuals/

RedRider2k2 · 11-08-2012, 05:01 PM

Beautiful! Thanks man.

pauldun170 · 11-08-2012, 05:48 PM

cool...My manuals folder just got HUGE

06-08-2011, 09:18 AM	#31
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11-08-2012, 02:12 PM	#38
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