Oil thread

[Alien]

Can I use Valvoline full synthetic 20w50 motor oil in my primary?

[Cosworth]

Standard automobile engine oil? No

Heres some good information.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Foru...Oil-Discussion

[go cytocis]

Don't. Even. Go. There. :D

[Alien]

Seriously, there are a million different opinions on the matter.

I have 4 qts of Valvoline sitting here along with a new filter.

I'm sure it's ok to run in the swing arm but would like to know if it's ok in the primary and why or why not?

[Alien]

[Alien]

[Cosworth]

Short answer is clutches need friction to grab and make the bike move. Engine oil is made to fight any form of friction.

[Alien]

So wtf should I run in the primary? I only have an Advanced Auto store nearby so what would they have?

I'm going to run the valvoline in the swing arm.

This is so annoying.

[Cosworth]

I know my local oriley and autozones carry a small selection of motorcycle oils

[Cosworth]

I have read about people using automatic transmission fluid in their primaries with good results. If you have to that may be the route to go.