All About Engine Oils - Harley Indian Victory - Kevin Baxter - Pro Twin Performance
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- čas přidán 20. 12. 2018
- For this tech talk, we cover details about engine oils, how they work, differences between conventional and synthetic, and why proper viscosity is so important.
Awesome channel! The JASO ratings that you generally see on motorcycle and powersports engine oils are MA and MA-2. The MA indicates that it is suitable for wet clutches, the MA-2 is the same, but better for catalytic converters. I have also found that they are better for the one way sprag clutches found in the starter drives on many bikes. I have replaced lots of wet clutches that slipped without being significantly worn due to automotive oil use. Also, the high service intervals are designed to lessen the mfg's exposure to environmental impact taxes, which are based on the projected amount of fluids that will need to be recycled or disposed of during the vehicle's lifetime. The high fluid change intervals are also used in marketing and sales, but are not necessarily in the end user's best interest's.
So i guess you should use synthetic oils
I just found this channel and this is exactly the kind of content I like. Facts mixed in with professional opinion. Subbed!
Filters????? Better off running a 20 micron filter that doesn't plug up and bypass or using the 5 micron filter and changing it half way through a 5000 mile oil change interval? I've sent in oil samples up to 7000 miles and Blackstone has said oil was still good, (even when I ran sic3) only go 5000 normally but don't sweat if I go over a little. I've heard mixed reviews on whether 5 microns filters were really doing their job, or just "rated" down to 5 microns. I use a major brand filter that rhymes with Kwix, LOL
Late comment on this video, but as a chemist I couldn't help but double take when you used the word molality, then correctly said that it was the mass of contaminant in the oil! Good job man!
Schaeffer 707 20/50?
the best oil talk i have heard .Thank you.
If you do your oil change with a independent dealer, does your warranty become void. Can I take it to a independent approved mechanic?
what is your opinion on stainless steel reusable oil filter, aluminum-bodied, and ribbed to help in cooling? I use one on my 02 road king good results, I've used hiflotro oil filters with great results on my other bikes, a great filter. tks Kevin keep em comming
What about Royal purple
I've been using Amsoil for many years in all my vehicles. Great channel, glad someone out there is preaching the facts. So much bad and misinformation out there and people following bad advice. I will reference this video in the future.
Kevin has an almost Talmudic knowledge of his profession. Great to find someone who speaks the language with a teacher's passion and expertise and yet can articulate it so the rest of us can understand it. Another words, this guy knows his shit.
Watched 25 months after you made this, very informative, I did use Rotella in my Suzuki and Yamaha due to the lower level of lubricious for the clutch.
Back in my old Shovelhead days, I have a friend of mine that rebuilt his own engine. He was one of Toyota's best techs in the country winning a national competition. He ran Pennsoil aircraft oil in the Shovel. Straight 70 weight. Never had an issue but we do live in SC where it is HOT.
Believe it or not.. I have just recently found your channel. A hagged out ole biker I am.. gearhead.. not really.. just the basics..... But so far every vid I have seen of yours ….Bravo.. you make it easy to understand.. and your unbiased views that come based on experience other than motivated by $$ from some sponsor.... again.. much appreciated. Your vids make for this COVID lockdown. So here I sit.. binge watching your vids and learning...and loving it. Thanks you very much.
Good video. Always ran conventional H-D 20-50, with the H-D filter in a 2000 Road King, that I bought new. I did upgrade the oil pump. Sold it to friend, he is still riding it, never had the heads off. I'm guessing 50k plus miles, but I never went maximum mileage between services. Thanks again, I learned a lot.
Love it ... I’ve a dirty Harley engine, never understood why people skimp on oils, I always use good quality and change more regularly!!! Another fantastic video 👍👍😎👍👍
Man I just found your channel this past week and wish I had years ago. Because the level of knowledge I've gained in just a week is beyond what I could ever expect.
Great video btw! Never thought I'd watch an HOUR long video about oil, ha. Thank you for sharing.
Kevin thank you personally. Very thorough knowledge. We are lucky to have this information!!