Great, thanks for the info!

-Noah

On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 3:41 AM, jgalban <[email protected]> wrote:

>  As far as weights go, 10w-40 is usually sufficient unless it gets
> very hot where you are.   Here in AZ, 20w-50 works best in the summer
> and is recommended by Honda for temps exceeding 105 degrees.
>
>  To protect your wet clutch, you may want to look for an oil that
> meets the JASO-MA specification.  Some car oils have friction
> modifiers that can cause clutch slippage.  If it meets the JASO-MA
> spec., you know you're safe.   Some of these are Shell Rotella T and
> T5, Castrol 4T and Valvoline 4 stroke motorcycle oil.  You can find
> them at auto parts stores and discount stores like Walmart.
>
> John
>
> On Jun 14, 9:16 pm, Noah Goodall <[email protected]> wrote:
> > This may be a dumb question, but I don't have a manual and can't find the
> > answer.  What type of oil is recommended for the 1985 Nighthawk 450?  The
> > previous two owners used 10w40 and 20w40 respectively.  Which is correct,
> or
> > is it another type?  Thanks,
> >
> > Noah
>
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