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Old 11-07-2010, 08:30 AM
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Hello from Scullville,NJ. I'm running 20-50 in my 71 iron head.Also in the primary.Any thoughts or opinions on the 20-50?Good choice???
I'm new to the group by the way.My name is Jim.
 
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There's a whole section here on the forum dedicated to everything you want to know about oil, and then some.
 
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Thanks my friend,I figured that out after I posted.Darn new guys!!!(me)
 
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hey- welcome to the board jim!!
 
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Originally Posted by chopperdude
Hello from Scullville,NJ. I'm running 20-50 in my 71 iron head.Also in the primary.Any thoughts or opinions on the 20-50?Good choice???
I'm new to the group by the way.My name is Jim.
Welcome to the forum.20w50 is the right oil. I use ATF in primary,it just works better for me.
 
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Welcome to the forum.20w50 is the right oil. I use ATF in primary,it just works better for me.
Please ignore this advice. The poster either doesn't know he's in the Sporty section, or doesn't know that Sporties have a shared primary/tranny.

 
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Please ignore this advice. The poster either doesn't know he's in the Sporty section, or doesn't know that Sporties have a shared primary/tranny.

I did know that.Wasn't thinking.Excuse me.
 
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You might find 20/60 is quieter in your 71.
 
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FWIW I run Valvoline SAE50 (a straight 50wt) in both holes of my 75 ironhead

im just over in PA so I experience much the same tempature changes etc that you do

but if the 20-50 works for you run it...there's nothing wrong with it

BTW welcome to the board
 
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