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Author: Subject: joe gibbs break in oil
bikecarbfred

posted on 10/3/19 at 10:01 PM Reply With Quote
joe gibbs break in oil

i ran the new cams in with job gibbs BR30 which is 5W30
the new cams and valves sound super quite. i have to really get my ear down on the engine to hear some mechanical noise.

do i replace the oil now and what's best oil for super quite valve trainn

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theduck

posted on 11/3/19 at 07:02 AM Reply With Quote
What engine?
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nick205

posted on 11/3/19 at 11:01 AM Reply With Quote
Indeed...

what engine?
what tune?
what oil does the engine manufacturer recommend?

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bikecarbfred

posted on 11/3/19 at 03:39 PM Reply With Quote
full rebuild 1600cc 16v AFH on schrick 264 mild cam and cb600 bike carbs.
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theduck

posted on 11/3/19 at 04:21 PM Reply With Quote
Nothing about that build spec suggests it needs anything other than a good quality oil in the manufacturers recommended grade.

Opie Oils suggest 10w-40 semi with regular changes is fine, as an upgrade 5w-30 or 5w-40 synthetic.

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