Howdy good people,

 I have searched for some serious advice on what everyone is using to no avail so,

what oil is everyone using in there shovels??   Including gearbox's etc??

So far I gather 50W but what brands etc.

Feel like the ol' girl needs a blood transfusion shortly and I have only ever used Harley fluids...

I feel there may be some better alternatives out there, just dont know what..

Thanks in advance

Ink

 

 

 

Try Penrite Straight 50 Ink,and for the gearbox Penrite Gear 30.
Regards,
The Don

Thanks for the reply Don,
you have had good results I take it?
Ink

Ran my 81 on Penrite for 20 years, no issues.
Sold it in 2002 (couldn't get any money for the missus.)
Got an 89 Heritage in 2007, maybe one day another Shovel.

good call fellars, and how often do you change the gear box oil?
hows ya trip goin dave?

hi, Penrite make a   50/70w   HD oil  for pre 1984  harleys e.g. cast iron Sportsters, Shovels , pan etc, its actually called   { HD oil } .

hypoid 80/90 w  for gearbox , cheers

Penrite is well priced so you can afford to change it regualar , cheers

Hi, I run Penrite "H.D. oil" 50/70. No dramas at all. The other thing is Bursons stock it or at least can get it for you, Avoids Bike shop prices and bullshit.

Just my .02

what are thoughts on mixing differant oils? eg put in 50/70 go on a ride relise you need oil and have to use 20/40 coz thats all they had?... plz no ...you shoulda checke b4 you left home...lol