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Sep 6, 2006 | 05:37 PM

angryscientist

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Well im running Mobile1 10-40 (motorcycle specific oil) but with winter rolling around im wondering if i can switch to something a little lighter? any recommendations?

Sep 6, 2006 | 06:02 PM

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I wouldn't recomend anything over 10w60, just run your coolant differently with the same oil and you should be fine.

Sep 6, 2006 | 07:31 PM

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lighter being like 10w30...or 5w15...

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:07 PM

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i would stay with the 10w40. thats what i do

Sep 7, 2006 | 04:26 PM

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Oh, I thought during winter people run thicker oil because of the temps... So thinner oil is the recommended?

Sep 17, 2006 | 05:57 PM

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RE: Oil questions again

This might help. http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/oilinfo1.htm

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