
Originally Posted by
Woodman
if you are riding pretty hard a thicker oil gives more protection than a thin oil.
In the larger bearings yes, but a thicker oil travels more slowly in smaller oil galleries, and places like piston rings and skirts will under-lubricate with a thicker oil. Ring grooves will jam up from lack of flushing.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
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