July in Kentucky, what kind of oil should I be putting in my bike ?
2007-07-11 02:48:16 · 16 answers · asked by Bucky C 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
What I mean to ask is, 10W-30 ?
2007-07-11 02:55:19 · update #1
I'm at the 20k mark
2007-07-11 03:03:00 · update #2
Manual says 20-50 under most conditions, 60 wt under extreme operating conditions, ( defined as continued temps over 80 degrees)
I run 20-50 in the winter and when spring hits, I put in 60.
Organic oil as opposed to synthetics.
2007-07-11 03:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I work on a load of Harleys, run 20W50 in it, that will cover any riding condition you will find in Kentucky unless you are a real diehard and ride when it is below freezing. As for the brand, use a good oil made for a bike, Rev-Tech, Motorfactory, Harley Davidson ect. Personally I recommend Mobil One, 20W50 V-Twin oil, I have had bad experience with the Harley Syn 3 breaking down under extreme heat and riding.
2007-07-11 05:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by bikertrash 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you check with a dealer they will be able to tell you. I did all my own oil changes on my 1995 electra glide. I used 20w50 This is what the bike called for. As for synthetic a mechanic and very good friend of mine suggested not to put synthetic in until you have around 25 to 27 thousand miles on it. I started my synthetic after 27 and really like the change. My friend has a patent on his own engine as well as his own shop. Midwest choppers in antioc, WI. He is very good. Also at 35000 I started using synthetic in all areas of my bike. Crank case, Primary and trans. I'm thinking your sportster should take the same as mine did but a simple call will confirm what oil you should use. Sorry don't know for sure.
2007-07-11 02:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by skip1960 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use the 20W50. Every Harley forum has had, is having, and will continue to have the discussion about synthetic oil. Some like it, some don't. As for oil brands, many will argue that Harley uses additives in their oil specific for the air cooled V-twin.
While your draining your oil, check the tightness of your engine bolts, especially your head bolts. I don't remember the torque values for the bolts but you will feel your engine
"shift" during acceleration around 20K if the bolts start to loosen.
2007-07-11 03:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
20w 50 summer. and DO NOT tourque you head bolts as somebody said for one the cylnders grow from heat expansion so they will feel loose when the motor is cold and tight when hot if you tighten them when it is cold you will snap the studs. he may be refering to upper motor mount which holds the two heads to the frame. ams oil seems pretty good, been running it for the last 4 years in my bike and no problem
2007-07-11 17:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by justin c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rev tech 25w 60 get it at a motorcycle parts store not at the dealers they will try to sell you syntech for 6or $7 a quart if you dont live near a large city most small airports keep it for air craft engines.
2007-07-11 15:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pig lard should work just fine.... ehm 20w-50... Don't even wanna think about how sloppily built an engine must be to run on that thick crap. My lawnmower doesn't use an oil that thick and lawnmower engines are known for being "loose".
2007-07-11 13:13:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It should be full to the "full" mark, of course. There are two lines down at the end of the dip stick, the one closest to the end marks "low" and the one a bit further up (like 1/2 to 3/4 inch) marks "full"
2016-05-19 07:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
summer 20-50
winter 10-40 or 5-30 depending on how cold of an area you live.
2007-07-11 03:07:30 · answer #9 · answered by pmk 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
what is the air temp?where you will be riding 20/50 i have found to be about the best all around for your air cooled v twin
2007-07-11 03:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋