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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Which Oil do You use in your Vincent?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tnecniv Edipar" data-source="post: 2506" data-attributes="member: 418"><p>This is a definate issue with Vincent motors. As a consequence it is wise not to use too high a viscosity. SAE 40 is definately the heaviest that should be used in the UK , but a suitable multi-grade is better. That would ensure that the valve gear recieved a supply ASAP after starting.</p><p>To increase the oils operating temperature and allow quicker warm up the the air flow around the upper frame member can be blocked off by closing off the front off the fuel tank at the sides.</p><p> </p><p>Just as an observation , stores own brand economy oil seem's to have a following on here. My advice would be to use something better. These types don't have the best additive packages and , amongst many other things , this is what protects the engine against combustion corrosion damage and resistance to grade shear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tnecniv Edipar, post: 2506, member: 418"] This is a definate issue with Vincent motors. As a consequence it is wise not to use too high a viscosity. SAE 40 is definately the heaviest that should be used in the UK , but a suitable multi-grade is better. That would ensure that the valve gear recieved a supply ASAP after starting. To increase the oils operating temperature and allow quicker warm up the the air flow around the upper frame member can be blocked off by closing off the front off the fuel tank at the sides. Just as an observation , stores own brand economy oil seem's to have a following on here. My advice would be to use something better. These types don't have the best additive packages and , amongst many other things , this is what protects the engine against combustion corrosion damage and resistance to grade shear. [/QUOTE]
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