Motorcyle clutches vs. oil selection

[FLAVALK]

Ran across this video that gives an excellent demonstration of how a bike clutch works and how your chose of motor oil can affect it.

I know this is not a revelation to most around here, but it might provide insight to some folks.

Castrol's Trizone Technology - Clutch (motorcycle oil)	powered by Aeva

[Hoser]

That is a very good demo of clutch operation, did'nt even turn it into an ad for Castrol.  The main thing is to check the can for no friction modifier.  It has been my belief that any oil 10/40 or higher in viscosity rating is safe for the Valkyrie.  15/50 for me works fine.  Hoser   

[old2soon]

That is a very good demo of clutch operation, did'nt even turn it into an ad for Castrol.  The main thing is to check the can for no friction modifier.  It has been my belief that any oil 10/40 or higher in viscosity rating is safe for the Valkyrie.  15/50 for me works fine.  Hoser   

     When I was Moto Crossing in Japan I was burning Castrol 2 stroke oil and had Castrol in my crank case. Lets just say I had 2 more complete clutch assemblies ready to go along with the extra sprockets and chain and at LEAST one extra set of tires. I was well versed on the clutch that was in AND out of my yukamuka.  Very interesting tutorial on a clutch and the WHY of it's function. Course with the ritis getting better every day and the nimbleness missing from the hands and fingers-ain't in no REAL hurry to rebuild another clutch.  RIDE SAFE.