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sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Dec 29th, '05, 01:38

I need to mix up some 12.5W oil, can this simply be done by mixing 1/2 part 10W and 1/2 part 15W?

Sounds too simple to be true? Thanks all

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Dec 29th, '05, 09:32

ummm i doubt it...

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Dec 29th, '05, 14:12

Spoke to a buddy of mine off SV650 he says this is how I make 12.5W so thats cool with me

TC · Post by TC » Dec 29th, '05, 14:18

What you need 12.5W for mate? Seems a bit odd. Is that whats in the manual?

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Dec 29th, '05, 14:26

Nope not whats in the manual but the manuals designed for mr average joe. Besides I've got some ohlins linear springs going in and people around my weight class have used either 10W or 15W so im gonna hit the middle road with 12.5W.

1154macaw · Post by **1154macaw** » Dec 29th, '05, 15:09

If you use 10w you won't get as much height flying as 15w gives you

gurnE · Post by **gurnE** » Dec 29th, '05, 15:35

sprocket wrote:Spoke to a buddy of mine off SV650 he says this is how I make 12.5W so thats cool with me

Your buddy is spot on

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Dec 29th, '05, 15:38

gurnE wrote:Your buddy is spot on

HEHE I just thought it sounded too simple LOL

TC · Post by TC » Dec 29th, '05, 18:21

sprocket wrote:Nope not whats in the manual but the manuals designed for mr average joe. Besides I've got some ohlins linear springs going in and people around my weight class have used either 10W or 15W so im gonna hit the middle road with 12.5W.

Erm, I thought it would have been designed for Miss Average Julia, being a SV650

Just eat more pies and use a 20W

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Dec 29th, '05, 18:43

TerminatorChris wrote:Erm, I thought it would have been designed for Miss Average Julia, being a SV650

Just eat more pies and use a 20W

LMAO I would make you my bitch and sit you on the back but I've got a cowel now

svr-ash · Post by **svr-ash** » Dec 29th, '05, 22:45

sprocket wrote:
TerminatorChris wrote:Erm, I thought it would have been designed for Miss Average Julia, being a SV650

Just eat more pies and use a 20W
LMAO I would make you my [witch] and sit you on the back but I've got a cowel now

Saddle bags don't look good on an SV

TC · Post by TC » Dec 29th, '05, 23:03

svr-ash wrote: Saddle bags don't look good on an SV

You are referring to the leather variety right

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Dec 30th, '05, 17:30

TerminatorChris wrote:
svr-ash wrote: Saddle bags don't look good on an SV
You are referring to the leather variety right

but they make them go faster

john burt · Post by **john burt** » Jan 6th, '06, 16:44

Did trhe same when I had my Sv, just make sure you use the same type of oil, ie mineral or synthetic. I ound 12.5w to be the best compromise for the road.

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Jan 6th, '06, 18:55

had your sv ... what u riding now?