Another magic oil blend

[alanmcorcoran]

...anybody ever try Spectro Gold synthetic (or Silver, which I think is conventional) in the box?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

...anybody ever try Spectro Gold synthetic (or Silver, which I think is conventional) in the box?

I have used Golden Spectro in several I-4's. It did fine.
What's this about a "box" ? :??:

[alanmcorcoran]

Gear box? What's the correct name for the mutally shared oil pool that bathes the piston and the gears....?

[alanmcorcoran]

Also, what's an I-4? ...and, I'm betting you are not out on the bike this week - pretty damn cold for this early in December, even for Chicago.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Also, what's an I-4? ...and, I'm betting you are not out on the bike this week - pretty damn cold for this early in December, even for Chicago.

I-4.........is an inline 4 cylinder engine.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Gear box? What's the correct name for the mutally shared oil pool that bathes the piston and the gears....?

My terminology is probably flawed but I think you are referring to the engine cases which contain the bottom end of the engine, the transmission, clutch and other assorted parts. The head atop the cylinder and cylinder would both be bolted on top of the actual engine case. Any better explaination is very welcome b/c I don't want add to the misinformation file.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Gear box?

A more common term is crankcase.
Don't know why that is since it really is both.
I thought maybe the oil CAME in a box nowdays. :whistle: :biggrin:

An I-4 is an inline 4-cylinder engine, like on a Honda CB550 or a Kawasaki Eliminator 600.

And yes, it is effing cold here; the bike is resting peacefully and I am trying to plan a trip to Florida!!

[mrlmd1]

ER - Coming to Tallahassee? Maybe I could get ahold of Bad Bob and we could out for a drink or two. Get the GZ250 club together for a regional meeting.
It's getting cold here too, can't wait 'till my leather full side-zip pants arrive to try them out.

[music man]

I rode My GZ yesterday and it was still 29 degrees when I left the house, and it was invigorating to say the least. And is Spectro Gold supposed to be good for our bikes or what, I never actually saw where anyone posted on that one way or the other.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

ER - Coming to Tallahassee? Maybe I could get ahold of Bad Bob and we could out for a drink or two. Get the GZ250 club together for a regional meeting.
It's getting cold here too, can't wait 'till my leather full side-zip pants arrive to try them out.

Maybe. I have relatives there (Federal Judge, ret.) and scattered all over the northern part of the state. Won't be on the bike in January, that's for sure !!