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[george douglas]

Originally Posted by Ned69

All this talk about lowering your oil temps....I'd be happy just to get my oil warm. I've even considered how I could block the flow of air, just so the bike would heat up.

My riding is getting curtailed because the oil never has a chance to reach operating temps before I get to work - it's only a ten minute ride, and the temp outside has been averaging 25 to 50 deg. I know synthetic is good for the hot weather, but what about running in cold weather when the oil never has a chance to reach operating temps??

I noticed a huge difference after the bike was dyno'd...ran much cooler. I have noticed the oil is dirty after only 3,500 miles. The oil is AMSOIL, which will go back in when it gets changed.

I think the dirty oil is due to fueling as a result of the dyno mapping.


Oil too hot?? I think not!

(ps: George, do you still have my address - I'd hate to miss out on a freebie )

I have your number. As far as synthetics go they shine in both spectrums of the temperature range, hot and cold. Since your oil temp is not elevating very high you would be better off using the 10w 40 synthetic during the winter months and not to worry about the oil temp. You will be getting great protection and since the oil does not get a chance to warm up and evaporate off some of the condensation then let the oils anti-rust inhibitors do their job to protect against potential rust and corosion.