apologies for raising this hoary old subject and if it has been discussed before, but I would just like to know what members views are on using a semi synthetic oil in an early commando? kind regards
Richard. This is a huge su…
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Oh go on, every motorcycle…
Oh go on, every motorcycle forum loves an oil thread, ð .... someone won't be able to resist!
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oh dear, it was a tentativ…
oh dear, it was a tentative question, I have searched it now, 733 comments take 'til christmas to read 'em all, My mate runs a DBD 34 on fully synthetic so we shall see, .kind regards
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oh I won't try and edit m…
oh I won't try and edit my posting it never seems to work for me just make another, the W/ng I have the p/o ran on diesel detergent oil so I have continued this practic, bloody minefield seems to me. kind regards
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Certainly a minefield and…
Certainly a minefield and Commando owners even have discussions about how long the dip stick should be....
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Previously david_evans wro…
Previously david_evans wrote:
About five foot ten
I am using a floating one so that the oil is always at the correct level.
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To answer the original que…
To answer the original question.
Why would you NOT use modern technology when it is available.
I have been using http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-3908-silkolene-super-4-20w-50-semi-synthetic-4-stroke-oil.aspx
for a few years now. Not noticed any difference to the old 'Classic' 20-50 but what would you expect.
Tony
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you are lucky chaps, I doe…
you are lucky chaps, I doesn't have a dipstick, well not on the bike anyway, what I do have is a strip of opaque plastic pipe to the frontal rear of the tank which would appear to be as much good as a one legged man at an ass kicking contest!. kind regards
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I guess you have a fastbac…
I guess you have a fastback tank with the sightglass to check the level, as you say as much use as a chocolate fireguard. I soft soldered mine shut years ago. If you could find a good way to seal a glass tube in place that was tough enough to withstand the rigours of the situation then the sightglass would work I suppose.
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Chocolate fireguards are f…
Chocolate fireguards are fine. You just have to eat them quickly. Even chocolate spanners have their uses.
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Off-topic, but your pic br…
Off-topic, but your pic brought on an amazing twinge of nostalgia for the Big 4 I had back in the early 70s
Previously richard_payne wrote:
Chocolate fireguards are fine. You just have to eat them quickly. Even chocolate spanners have their uses.
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Richard. This is a huge subject, which has been covered pretty exhaustively on these pages before. Can I suggest you use the search box to look up previous posts, rather than attempt to go through it all again?