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« on: January 30, 2020, 09:39:34 AM »
I could get some free. Should I use it in the Valkyrie?
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2020, 02:28:34 PM »
Go for it.  I use Shell rosella 15/40 in my valks and in a BMW R1200. 
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2020, 09:53:29 AM »
Gear change might be a tad more clunky before fully warmed up.
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2020, 10:21:08 AM »
CK-4 or older CJ?

CK is/was low on phosphorus needed by the gears for wear prevention. Early CK-4 Delo.
http://pqiadata.org/Chevron_Delo_400SDE_15W40.html

if it meets the new Ford spec WSS-M2C171-F1 , it will have enough phosphorus.

https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/product.asp?product=Diesel%20Motor%20Oils%20Meeting%20Ford%20WSS-M2C171-F1&category=Motor%20Oil
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2020, 11:20:17 AM »
YUP!!!  I use the Mobil 1 Diesel product in the 5w/40 weight........it comes in 4 quart containers.......PERFECT!!!

But.....15w at start up?    It ain't a Harley!!!!   I would not use it........

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-5W-40-Turbo-Diesel-Truck-Motor-Oil-1-gal/17128879
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