fastbob Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Mickly said: Not a wet clutch !! Made the mistake of using standard car 10/40 Castrol in the Trophy, leading to mucho clutch slip ... at least that’s what I’m hoping once I can afford to get it all together. Oh it's a wet clutch alright . The clutch and gearbox run in a separate oil bath . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, fastbob said: Oh it's a wet clutch alright . The clutch and gearbox run in a separate oil bath . Gercha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 3 hours ago, fastbob said: I was thinking of changing the oils on the Harley today but the rain never let up long enough . If anyone thinks Harleys are expensive to maintain , think again . I'll be using Wilkinson's 20/50 Mineral Oil at £16 for 4 liters in the tank . I've done my research and that's more than adequate in such a simple engine . It's a shame people don't research oil but instead they just buy the most expensive thinking it's the best to have! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I wouldn’t know where to start with researching oil. I don’t understand it and suspect I would risk getting it wrong if I did not just buy the Castrol stuff in Halfords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Stu said: It's a shame people don't research oil but instead they just buy the most expensive thinking it's the best to have! I am currently using Halfords 10w/40 in Xena and Bridget and is perfectly fine, not the cheapest £30 for 5L but that is only approx £6 per oil change so not too bad Should have said it is Part Synthetic. Edited May 9, 2021 by dynax additional info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, James in Brum said: I wouldn’t know where to start with researching oil. I don’t understand it and suspect I would risk getting it wrong if I did not just buy the Castrol stuff in Halfords. Just keep using decent 10/40 BIKE oil in your bike James . You have about ten times more moving parts than I do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 washed mine, rinsed it and half heartedly dried it off It's not gleaming and shiny but at least I've got the road crud off. Had it running but no time to ride it today I'm working again later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On the subject of engine oil it seems odd to quibble over the price of a few litres of oil when in many cases a bike costs many thousands of pounds. Personally I use what the manufacturer recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: On the subject of engine oil it seems odd to quibble over the price of a few litres of oil when in many cases a bike costs many thousands of pounds. Personally I use what the manufacturer recommends. I use what the manufacturer recommends I just don't pay over the odds for the same stuff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Stu said: I use what the manufacturer recommends I just don't pay over the odds for the same stuff That's fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, S-Westerly said: That's fair enough. Too many people get hung up on price and brands and the marketing hype 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I buy motorcycle oil of grade recommended. I do shop around in the month or so before. I have found I can buy on offer a premium brand for price of the cheap stuff. Not really saving money but hopefully better for my bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, S-Westerly said: On the subject of engine oil it seems odd to quibble over the price of a few litres of oil when in many cases a bike costs many thousands of pounds. Personally I use what the manufacturer recommends. The manufacturer is Harley Davidson . Guess what oil they recommend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, fastbob said: The manufacturer is Harley Davidson . Guess what oil they recommend ? Tractor Oil? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Went to fuel up the shadow. 15 miles round trip Shame was raining half the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Had a viewing for the CG and got an offer so will see what comes of it if a deal can be struck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, dynax said: Had a viewing for the CG and got an offer so will see what comes of it if a deal can be struck Well done Mike hope you can get something sorted that all parties are happy with. Hey! if you give them an extra tenner they might take the Chinese wan as well lol. Cheers Ian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 shooting (clays) this morning, then off to Boxhill in the PM. Busy as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Ian Frog said: Well done Mike hope you can get something sorted that all parties are happy with. Hey! if you give them an extra tenner they might take the Chinese wan as well lol. Cheers Ian No sale, I came down plenty but the other party didn't budge so there we have it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 hour ago, dynax said: No sale, I came down plenty but the other party didn't budge so there we have it What was they offering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Stu said: What was they offering? £900 and I came down to £1100 which I think is a fair price, but no negotiating on their part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, dynax said: £900 and I came down to £1100 which I think is a fair price, but no negotiating on their part. Their loss mate I would hold out! I have just found it and shared it in a few local groups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Just now, Stu said: Their loss mate I would hold out! I have just found it and shared it in a few local groups True. Thanks Stu appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Anyone else care to share it on facebook then here is the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/915093092571541/ Alternatively share this one for a shameless plug to the forum https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/forum/topic/37357-for-sale-honda-cg125m1/?tab=comments#comment-556909 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I rode it! Had to go to Ipswich for a second jab of vaccine or placebo - don't know what. Zoomed down the A12 to get there as the staff were waiting in for me, but had a good ride back on the twisty roads via Framlingham. The roads were in great condition - all the crud of winter's gone - so a cracking ride. Loads of bikes out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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