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Thread: Just a quick question about oil..

  1. 12-14-2005, 04:45 PM #1
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    Just a quick question about oil..

    Alright,I am going for a beach ride with my mates tomorow....But I need to get some oil,will normal 4 stroke motorbike oil work????

    Cheers...Sorry about all these newbie questions..
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  2. 12-14-2005, 05:15 PM #2
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    Anyone???Lol....
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  3. 12-14-2005, 05:26 PM #3
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    Any type 4 stroke oil is ok. I personally perfer the Honda oil.
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  4. 12-14-2005, 05:26 PM #4
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    10w30 regular.. will do just fine.

    A complete oil change would be best.. but you an top off with regular oil if you have to...
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  5. 12-14-2005, 05:39 PM #5
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    Check your classification. Is it like SE, etc.

    I have read a lot of articles in magazines over the years. Some say that you need to use a certain kind of oil in an air cooled engine.

    I used Kendall 4-Stroke oil when I was younger. I have used Castrol with good success.

    10W-40 is recommended in my area. If I don't ride in anything below 35 degrees F,
    then I can use 20W-40.

    Keep those questions coming. Thats what this forum is all about.
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  6. 12-15-2005, 01:45 AM #6
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    Thank you guys...Over here we do not have any outrageous temps....
    So the auto clutch and all will be fine....

    Thanks!!!
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  7. 12-15-2005, 08:14 AM #7
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    Bought my first trike brand new in 1981 and have used Castrol 10w 40 in them all since then. Never had a hitch with the motors. [touch wood].
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