Winter weight

[NY Chopper]

I'm running 20w50 at the moment, but they're calling for a cold winter. Anyone have any opinion on switching to a different weight for winter use? (I'm in New York)

 

[Eric]

does the bike stay in a garage? just let it idel till it works up when you crank it.. I run straight 50 w in mine.. my shop is heated though

 

[BBChopper]

Ask Ray, he rides in the snow!!!

 

[NY Chopper]

it's in a garage, but not heated (not attached to the house).

 

[Eric]

better keep that battery on a tender..

 

[Vegas]

How cold is it when you ride? Anything over freezing should be ok with 20w50. Just make sure you let the bike warm up properly. A heater close to the bike an hour before you ride isn't a bad idea. I wouldn't run straight 50 weight unless it's summer time.

 

[woodbutcher]

that was the whole purpose of inventing a multi-viscosity oil, so it would be thin enough for colder weather(20) and thick enough for hotter weather (50).

 

[BBChopper]

that was the whole purpose of inventing a multi-viscosity oil, so it would be thin enough for colder weather(20) and thick enough for hotter weather (50).

Damn Wood the government made that shit up!!

 

[Gas Man]

Thank you wood. I was gg to say the same thing. People take the multi-vesc oils for granted. They are just so use to seeing it.