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WHICH OIL
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WHICH OIL
you know that everybody's going to have an opinion on that one...!
that being said, i usually use straight 40 dinasour oil in my earlier bikes (and the trannies like them better too), though 10-40 works just fine too, even if i do tend to use it more on the later slash 2s; it's more about consistency-decide on one and stick with it by season-and please try not to mix the grades.
and it depends on your location too. melbourne will be more suitable for the heavier oils, whereas alice would run better on the lightest...
-barry
WHICH OIL
If you decide to do this better to have a new gasket on hand. Also, make sure you don't overtighten the bolts when replacing the pan. You would be amazed at the amount of sludge that settles in the oil pan over time.
Also, when dropping out old oil, I've found that sitting on the rear of the seat and letting the bike tilt back onto the rear wheel gets rid of the last of the old oil out of the pan.
which oil ?
MORRIS Elite 50 in your gearbox
SAE 90 HYPOID GL-4 in your rear drive
available from Mr. Bauer at : http://www.ahrma.org/supply.htm
MORRIS Elite single weights are excellent, low-detergent oils which
match the oil slinging, and sediment screen method of 'dirt and sediment'
filtration in the bottoms of the /2 motors - without 'modern' paper filltration.
Morris Elite Engine Oil (SAE 30, 40, 50, 60) (API SD). New SAE 60 now available! Morris Elite Engine Oils are formulated with high quality mineral oils and are specifically designed for vintage and classic motorcycles. Early oil filtration, usually in the form of simple screens or other crude filters is not efficient enough to remove the harmful contamination held in suspension by modern high detergent oils. Morris Elite Engine Oils are low dispersency, non bore glazing oils with a balanced amount of detergents and modern additives appropriate to vintage and classic engine designs. In addition, anti-foam performance makes these oils the ideal choice for most types of vintage and classic gearboxes where monograde engine oils are recommended.
- jerothe7301
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Embrassed to ask - oil
I should proably know this but I need to ask anyway. I have seen several posts referencing "the Motor" "The Gearbox" and the "Final or Rear Drive" in regards to oil. The motor and the final drive are obvious. I'm assuming the "Grearbox" is the rear wheel?MORRIS Elite 40 for your motor
MORRIS Elite 50 in your gearbox
SAE 90 HYPOID GL-4 in your rear drive
Thanks for your patience with this newbee
"gearbox " is .....
Engine = Motor = Mill
Rear End = Rear Drive = Rear Diff = Ring and Pinion - all at the rear wheel
Drive Shaft = Shaft Tube = U-Joints
WHICH OIL
All three fluids are very different and need checking at least every service.
WHICH OIL
1952 R51/3 do I use monograde SAE40 oil only as per mechanics recommendation and manual.
Thanks Peter