Perhaps this warrants a different thread, but I was always warned against running synthetic in these older motors.
Did I misunderstand something?
Replacing clutch advice?
No, you did not misunderstand about motor oils. Let me be the 1st to say that it takes much research to completely understand the progression of oil chemistry and metalurgy during the last 1/2 century.
You will find lots of info by googling "API" ratings.
But baseline recommendation for oil regarding the old Honda air cooled engine is really follow the manufactures advice. For the CA95, straight 30 weight above 60f and straight 20 weight for below 60f. Having stated my case, I ran straight 30 wt diesel engine oil in my CA95 year around. I did not ride under 25F cause I got too cold.
Because the old Honda's are fun bikes, Mine, I changed the oil every 200 miles, Why? Because I ran 2,5 and 10 mile rides very often, and at $12.00 per gallon for Shell 30 wt Diesel oil. I could change out often, and it made me feel better.
I agree with Sam and Smithers because we are all right in some respects.
Run some nice simple straight oil. If we were talking competition,, higway riding, long distance hot running in a modern bike, it would be a whole different story.
You will find lots of info by googling "API" ratings.
But baseline recommendation for oil regarding the old Honda air cooled engine is really follow the manufactures advice. For the CA95, straight 30 weight above 60f and straight 20 weight for below 60f. Having stated my case, I ran straight 30 wt diesel engine oil in my CA95 year around. I did not ride under 25F cause I got too cold.
Because the old Honda's are fun bikes, Mine, I changed the oil every 200 miles, Why? Because I ran 2,5 and 10 mile rides very often, and at $12.00 per gallon for Shell 30 wt Diesel oil. I could change out often, and it made me feel better.
I agree with Sam and Smithers because we are all right in some respects.
Run some nice simple straight oil. If we were talking competition,, higway riding, long distance hot running in a modern bike, it would be a whole different story.
3 of the four steel clutch plated mic'd at 1.58-1.6mm, the other one at a pultry 1.56mm. I was told to look for a thicker one? How much thicker are we talking here?
I'm going to remic after they go through the tumbler.
And just because I'm @n_l I'm going to mic the 4 new and friction pads, see if that makes me feel any better.
I'm going to remic after they go through the tumbler.
And just because I'm @n_l I'm going to mic the 4 new and friction pads, see if that makes me feel any better.