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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet Iron Barrel => Topic started by: Roundsworth on April 13, 2008, 11:54:23 pm

Title: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: Roundsworth on April 13, 2008, 11:54:23 pm
This is the claim on the front label of the 20-50 Valvoline 4 stroke motorcycle oil I just bought. I have read numerous posts concerning different oils for the primary drive. One of them, by Vince, was quite adamant about using 20-50. Wouldn't it be prudent to adhere, as closely as possible, to the factory specified requirement, IE, 15-40? I had a choice between the Valvoline 10-40 and the 20-50. Are there any thoughts on this, based on 'scientific' studies? Rotella was the only 15-40 I could find. It is, course, not specifically for motorcycle use. Cheers!
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: mrunderhill1975a on April 14, 2008, 03:47:41 am
I doubt if there would be any difference between brand names.  Most of the oil suggestions are just guesses anyway.  If you really want to be safe, try some Top 1 oil that our host sells, its the best of all.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: deejay on April 14, 2008, 01:06:04 pm
I use 20 50... same as I use in the engine. no problems here.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: JordanMix on April 14, 2008, 02:40:56 pm
I have read that using type F ATF fluid is good... can anyone concur?
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: Bankerdanny on April 14, 2008, 03:24:11 pm
That is one of the two options listed in the Snidal manual. I picked up a quart the other day to use when I open up the Primary to install the heavy duty clutch springs, but I haven't had the chance to do the work yet.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: JordanMix on April 14, 2008, 03:26:49 pm
I switched to type F ATF fluid last year. I have put a minimal amount of miles on it becuase of other problems/rebuild but it seemed to work fine so far.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: Vince on April 14, 2008, 03:59:36 pm
     In the primary you can use just about anything wet and slimey. It is merely  convenient to us the same oil as in your engine. Keep in mind that ATF is primarily a hydraulic fluid, not a lubricant. It will work, but regular oil is better in the long run. !0W40, 15W40, 20W40 use a base 20w viscosity with an additive package to give it the flow rate of the lower # at 0 degrees Centigrade and the flow rate of the higher # at 100 degrees. 20W50 uses a base 30W plus the additive package.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: Bankerdanny on April 14, 2008, 07:55:04 pm
Interesting. Thanks Vince.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: sewerman on April 14, 2008, 08:02:41 pm
I tried ATF and at highway speeds it weeped out of the breather hole and down the case. Not real bad but messy.  I went back to 10w-40 and no more problem.  Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: sewerman on April 14, 2008, 08:12:56 pm
I tried ATF and at highway speeds it weeped out of the breather hole and down the case. Not real bad but messy.  I went back to 10w-40 and no more problem.  Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: cyrusb on April 14, 2008, 08:18:54 pm
"Superior Wet Clutch Protection" It just sounds good!
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: LotusSevenMan on April 14, 2008, 09:37:04 pm
I thought this was some sort of undergarment control device for long rides............................................. then I realised it didn't say Superior Wet Crutch Protection   :o
Title: Re: 'Superior Wet Clutch Protection'
Post by: cyrusb on April 16, 2008, 12:14:05 am
Its amazing what they can do with topical creams nowadays.....