Misc: Everything Else Oil

LoneStar

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The Riders Handbook recommends SAE 30 for "Temperate Winter" conditions. 5W30 oil has the same viscosity at running temperature as straight 30, but is thinner at ambient temperature - a good thing for startup. So it should be OK to use your 5W30 in winter.
 

Albervin

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Graham, I doubt that oil has the necessary levels of Zinc required by our engines. You certainly would not put it in the gearbox. The oil pump would struggle to push such an oil at sufficient pressure too. Go to plan B.
 
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