2006-07-22 18:04:45 · 8 answers · asked by geno_75702 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
if your talking a HD SPORTSTER use the same oil you use in the engine and it`s apx 3and1/2 qts.
2006-07-22 18:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by me too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they said, get a shop manual. Read it. Use it. Live by it.
Most bikes share their oil between engine, clutch, and transmission, so you don't want to use any oils that have "efficiency additives" that can make things MORE slippery (makes your clutch act up). Always use the recommended grade and viscosity of oil - if you're in a cold climate you can change grades to offset the problem of "thick oil" but other than that, no.
as for always using motorcycle-grade oil, sure if you want to spend the extra money. New bikes - probably a good idea. Older bikes, that have been running well on 'car' oils for years.. meh, why change now?
Two caveats:
Never use synthetic oils to 'break in' a bike motor. This means a new bike, or a recent rebuilt engine/transmission. Use petroleum-derived oil for the break in period.
Always change your oil AND FILTER religiously. More bike motors get damaged by old contaminated oil or not enough oil, than the wrong kind of oil.
2006-07-23 15:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by dcnblues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycle I assume
Use Motorcycle oil
maybe about 3 1/2 quarts
2006-07-23 01:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use olive oil it works good and cheap i even carry it with me in case i want to stop and cook some chicken
2006-07-23 01:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get tired of saying this,BUY A SHOP MANUAL.all the answers are there.
2006-07-23 01:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the mfg. manual.
2006-07-23 01:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your too cheap to have a Harley, get a jap bike and get a life
2006-07-23 04:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-23 02:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by Ruger44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋