just picked up a 62 panhead and want to know what kind of oil and what weight to use. Thanks for any info.

 

In my 62 I've always used straight 60w HD oil. Some are probably going to say I'm nuts but never had a problem.

 

is it a nonstick pan..? virgin olive oil..??

 

You mean extra virgin olive oil - EVOO

 

torco or bel-ray

 

40w in the winter, unless it's really, really cold then 30w but don't run it hard.
50w in the cool weather.
60w as a default oil for most riding between 50-90 degrees
70w if you are running through Arizona and New Mexico in the summer at WFO throttle position for hours on end.

Good luck with your Pan. I had a '48 and loved it - but with a 12v electrical system she did give me her share of issues.

Whatchu runnin' for a primary? Rivera clutch seems to work best witht he so-called "total loss" output onthe tranny.

 

I had a '57, straight 60 worked for me. I was in 70-100 degree temperatures year round back then.
Jeff

 

You could say 60wt. But with the info you sent it would be a guess if that would be the best. How worn is your engine? where do you live? what kind of riding do you do?