There comes a point when some sort of explanation is in order. Without asking
why you asked, a clutch that is always engaged is said to be "dragging" It does
not open enough when it is disengaged. Barring an improper assembly we are left
with two causes; improper adjustment or the use of a substance (in the oil)
that caused the clutch lining to swell. A properly adjusted clutch has only
.060" total of clearance. Typically there are seven sets of discs in a clutch
(some less, some more) Half of those are of a material that is fibrous and can
swell in the presence of certain chemicals. The only one I am certain of is
STP. The net result of it's use is a clutch that does not disengage and slips.
I am not aware of any other oil or additive that can cause this. I see many
bikes with all kind of magical oils and have yet to see any clutch problems
arise. Past all the hype, clean oil is still the best.
--- On Mon, 7/20/09, Torry Barker <hundai_tibu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Torry Barker <hundai_tibu...@yahoo.com>
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: AmsOil 20w50
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Date: Monday, July 20, 2009, 4:46 PM
Would adding a motorcycle oil that doesn't have additives for clutches cause
the clutch to be constantly engaged?
From: DANNY DOLAN <dannydol...@gmail.com>
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 1:39:03 PM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: AmsOil 20w50
i dont care what ams oil recomends my self torco 10/40 AND 20/50,S GOOD AMS
OILS GOOD OIL BUT GOLDEN SPECTRO IS THE BEST FOR BIKES BESIDES MANUFACTER
BECAUSE REG. OIL DOESNT HAVE ADDITIVE FOR CLUTCHES YOU CAN GO BUY AMS OIL RIGHT
NOW AND IF IT DOES HAVE CLUTCH ADDITIVE ITS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BIKE 4 REAL AND
HARLEY DAVIDSON IF YOU HAVE A NEW ONE THERE OIL IS THE ONLY OIL THAT KEEPS
THERE WARRANTY IN TACT AND IT DOESNT RELLY MATTER BECAUSE WARRANTY'S ONLY A
YEAR
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Creative Residential Designs
<finderskeep...@qwest.net> wrote:
You're right Stanley...that 20-50 is formulated for my '76 Harley for one.
10-40 for my Nighthawk.....
----- Original Message -----
From: stanley/ Randolph
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 9:48 AM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: AmsOil 20w50
Amsoil has a toll free number. Call them and ask, because all their oils are
formulated differently. They at Amsoil do recommend 20-50 for some bikes, but
I think they are Harleys, Beuels (spelling - ?), and some others. Hondas and
several others, if I recollect rightly, take a lighter grade.
Stanley
From: "wenna...@yahoo.com" <wenna...@yahoo.com>
To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:48:20 AM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: AmsOil 20w50
it gets real hot in the city i thout it whold be better in the
summer...
On Jul 17, 11:28 pm, Dennis Hammerl <blues...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Amsoil is OK... but why 20w-50 ?
>
> --- On Fri, 7/17/09, wenna...@yahoo.com <wenna...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> From: wenna...@yahoo.com <wenna...@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] AmsOil 20w50
> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com>
> Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 3:51 PM
>
> I have a 93 NH750 i have been useing 10w40 i hav 27k i put 20w50
> Amsoil in it where i live it get now in the morn.76 and in the noon it
> is 96 what do you think about amsoil 20w50 running in it till it get
> cold..
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