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Motorcycle Oil, Primary Fluid & Transmis

Oil Debate on V-Twin motors requiring three sumps

The Fool Said I Can Use 20W-50 In All Three. What? Some V-twin motorcycles, like modern Indian  and Victory  bikes, use a shared sump, meaning they use the same lubricant in the engine, transmission and primary chaincase. Most Harley Davidson motorcycles, however, use a separate sump for each lubricant. This presents Harley (Don’t forget about […]

What is a CVT Transmission?

CVT transmission cracked open

CVT Transmission? How Does It work? John Baker|Mar 27, 2019 11:18 AM “CVT” stands for continuously variable transmission. A CVT transmission uses a pair of variable-diameter pulleys and a belt or chain to provide unlimited gear ratios. How does a CVT work? To illustrate, think of a traditional automatic or manual transmission. They’re built with a […]