I was speaking of viscosity, hence the use of the descriptive adjective "higher", rather than the literal weight which would require the use of...
The only thing I can think of, since I'm no engineer, is that the higher resistance to pumping/moving the oil, due to its higher viscosity,...
IMO and from previous experience 20W-50 oil would probably be a bad oil to use in a hot climate, since it will run hotter than a 15W-40. I...
If you're going to use gasket sealer, then use it all the way around, not just in a couple areas. You want the sealing surfaces to be even all...
Those surfaces look good to me. There's no way they should leak. Don't forget to examine the mating surfaces of the engine also.
A bit of a bump. I did get around and change the oil and filter in the bike today. Had a heck of a time deciding on which oil to use. I was...
Check out the photos, no white film just burnt oil film.
It really sounds like the case is cracked, maybe around a bolt hole from being over tightened. Like Squirrelman said, if you can find the spot it...
Viscosity is, very simply, how easily a liquid flows. High viscosity oil flows more slowly than low viscosity oil. Think of syrup and vinegar,...
That may not be anything, but it could be signs of rings sticking, maybe burnt valves or valve seats due to the burned/roasted oil, and a...
Not for me. :)
Choo got it.
Well, that may be a bit excessive in the oil change department. I usually change mine every couple years if I don't ride it enough to get my...
I don't think I'd do a full engine teardown and clean. :) That seems a bit excessive, but I would keep an ear open for odd noises and watch for...
Yeah, I've read most of that stuff on his blog before. I'd probably buy into his views more if he weren't such an ego animal. The only people...
Heck I didn't even see engines that bad in the '70's. :) That looks like the engine oil was baked in there. Do you do a lot of idling or very...
^^^^^^^^^^Yup, what he said.
For me it depends on where I'm riding. If I'm riding down in Arkansas, or other places with twisty roads, I'll lower the pressure to around 35...
Not necessary to remove the front wheel or front wheel brake parts. It helps when bleeding the rear if the rear wheel is removed so you can pull...
Those sprockets look good to me.
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