Just got my Nov. issue of American Iron. Great article on mc oil. Easy to read an makes sense.

Hmm..Got mine too but haven't had time to even open it yet...going to check it out now..thanks.. :smoke

Might have to subscribe to this gem!

I highly suggest subscribing, Great Magazine.

Scott

Hi

It seems like people have referred to this magazine a few times...it doesn't seem like it is possible to get a hold of this here in Norway :-(

So, for those of us who don't have it and can't get it, what is the conclusion?

Cheers,

Brett

Hi

It seems like people have referred to this magazine a few times...it doesn't seem like it is possible to get a hold of this here in Norway :-(

Hey Gard,
You can subscribe for $36.95US if you really want to check it out http://www.aimag.com/ sounds like a lot of money to me but I guess it depends on if you can get any good motorcycle magazines where you live or not.


direct subscription link: https://www.ezsubscription.com/cgi-bin/formgen.exe/add?db=AMERIRON&key=7WWW05

You can get it sent to you on the internet now. Check out www.AmericanIron.Newsstand.com

Scott

I thought this thread was about Oil but it is really about buying a Magazine ?


What does the Magazine say about Oil or is it a secret ?

So, for those of us who don't have it and can't get it, what is the conclusion?

Cheers,

Brett
I just read it today, and it was excellent. Basically it goes into all the nuts & bolts of various oils, when/why to change it, the effects of temperature on it, the functions of oil in your engine, weights, brands, which one you might want to use in your engine and why, etc. The article concluded by saying that overall, semi-synthetic is better than dino, and fully synthetic is best. The author was Donny Petersen/Heavy Duty Cycles/Toronto.

AND........that he suggest NOT using 20w50 multi-grades in pre-evo's(shovels, knuckles, and Ironhead XL's). He suggestes sticking to straight grades for these bikes. So, if I read him correctly, I am NOT to use a oil designed for the newer aluminum motors in my Ironhead..thus...NOT to use synthetics.....hhhmmmmm..is this why I still use the dino oil???
The mystery continues..............:smoke

Didn't get my issue yet, but this is the best bike mag I've found yet for American bikes. Lots tech on old and new engines. Only one I subscribe to.

AND........that he suggest NOT using 20w50 multi-grades in pre-evo's(shovels, knuckles, and Ironhead XL's). He suggestes sticking to straight grades for these bikes. So, if I read him correctly, I am NOT to use a oil designed for the newer aluminum motors in my Ironhead..thus...NOT to use synthetics.....hhhmmmmm..is this why I still use the dino oil???
The mystery continues..............:smoke
Hmmmmm.....I use straight 60 or 70 weight dino oil myself in the 74....and change it often

so what do ya use in your trans.?

great article. i think im switching back to mobil 1 20w-50 gold cap

in my engine only. it seem that they really like that oil!!

I thought this thread was about Oil but it is really about buying a Magazine ?
What does the Magazine say about Oil or is it a secret ?

I think I know what ya mean..but NO! The article is very informative. Of course, it is ONE guys interpretation of oil...for the most part.

Really got me to thinking..especially since I have a 20 yr old Ironhead.

so what do ya use in your trans.?
same oil....I get it at the indy I've been dealing with for many years....and mine's 32 yrs old, just got back from a 250+ mi round trip, 2-up ride up to the mountains and back...we've done this trip prolly 15 times this yr so far, more last year

What was the AI article recommendation for transmissions? I read it and think I remember that 75W90 synthetic (moble 1?) was the best but I can't find my issue. Thanks