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rickss69. I didn't read anywhere close to all 80 billion words in the link you sent. It seems to focus mostly on watercooled engines...

My Go To small engine oil is Kawasaki's K-Tec 15w50 which is fully synthetic, high zinc (SL rated).

"Motorcycles (or any engine) with integrated gear box or using the same oil in gearbox as crankcase should, in general , not use...

Good catch on the "Gweilo" term. During my 25 years working in SEA I picked up on the term, and its implications. I'm obviously not...

Excellent post !! 👍 May I add that automotive multi-grade oils are formulated to spec within a 40 deg C to 100 deg C temp range, (...

On the oil recommendations chart it says use API: SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL. That is the same thing as saying use high Zinc oil, because when...

"Zinc seems to be a relatively recent innovation",,,,, Actually, Zinc was a common package component in most motor oils back in the...

I like a 5w-40 synthetic or synthetic blend. I was using a 30w but found it was harder to start especially when I got cooler weather...

On the topic of synthetics, yes they are better. That said if you can only justify paying synthetics prices by extending change...

Don’t under rate the zinc recommendation. My HD manual recommends their Motorcycle oil or if that isn’t available a suitable weight oil...

Hi All Purchased an Apex 60 in October. I have yet to use it in anger. Its a LOT more machine than I need but was the only one in stock...

Just purchased a ZTHD 44 with less than 6 hours. Already found some help on here, hope to be able to help others in the future.