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The Radium King · 12-16-2014, 01:26 PM

higher cold weight means less drain-down and ensures that a light film of oil remains on the chains/pads for start-up. i only run 5w40 and, with the oil piston update, no longer have start-up rattle.

12-16-2014, 01:26 PM	#2
The Radium King Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 3,128	higher cold weight means less drain-down and ensures that a light film of oil remains on the chains/pads for start-up. i only run 5w40 and, with the oil piston update, no longer have start-up rattle.