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The unit has around 90 hours on it. Oil was changed w/i specified intervals with SAE 30 oil. Unit is used in warmer temps anywhere from 40F-90F maybe 100F. Unit supposed to have valves inspected/adjusted @ 50 hours, and I'm just getting to that now @ 90 hours. Gonna learn on the generator and...

Ran over a nail, and I didn't realize it until the back end started to sway a little and I pulled off and the driver rear was flat. Took to tire shop and they advised there was no internal rubber pieces inside (internal chaffing) that's usually caused by driving on a flat, so that's good. They...

Previous owner changed oil every 1,000 miles with QSAD 10w40. I wasn't sure how far along miles-wise the fresh oil in the bike was when I bought it, I figured under 500 miles--as it was still clean. I went ahead and got an oil analysis on the oil for piece of mind when I changed it myself for...

Newbie rider here. During the winter (and part of Fall and Spring) I live in wet/damp/humid/foggy conditions. My bike is stored in a carport with a cover over it. I didn't ride for about 3-4 weeks. During that time, it has rained quite a bit and when we had one of the few nice days we have...

I was wondering if anyone could help me understand any real benefit using the new SN+ oils, as opposed to the SN oils in a regular non turbo-charged, non TGDI automobile? Looking at various VOAs, generally speaking, the calcium numbers have gone way down, usually around 500-600ppm, while...

I didn't submit this. This sample was done by Project Farm. I just took a screen shot and posted here for convenience. The link to his video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zHlxeu_yuM (Is Oil Good After 70 Years? Let's find out!). At around 10:00min + 27 seconds he shows it. He...

Non-energy conversing oil weights usually seem to have a lower Moly content than their thinner kin. For my application (m/c) this is good. However, I am trying to find a VOA for Quaker State Advanced Durability in 10w-40. If anyone has, please post. It seems most SN oils have around double...