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glen073

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posted October 08, 2006 01:33 AM

thanx to all for the feedback, i like to rev it hard and synthetic sounds like the
go with summer in aus coming up, cheers

rockazona

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posted October 11, 2006 02:08 PM

Edited By: rockazona on 11 Oct 2006 15:23

Syn oil MAY cause clutch to slip. I would go with recommended manufacturer oil unless you are an AMA superstar with a $350k bike. Change oil often.

Skel

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posted October 30, 2006 05:26 AM

A synthetic motorcycle oil will not cause a clutch to slip because it doesn't contain friction modifiers, and was designed for wet clutch operation. However, if you use a synthetic CAR oil which contains friction modiifiers it may cause your clutch to slip.....but it is not designed for your motorcycle wet clutch application. Bottom line.....use a quality synthetic motorcycle oil (like Amsoil) and you'll be giving your bike the best possible protection.

frEEk

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ummm... yeah
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posted October 30, 2006 10:30 AM

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But they cost more, alot more.

i've heard from more than one person who swore by Shell Rotella T synthetic, which is dirt cheap and contains no friction modifiers (it is a commercial diesel oil i believe?). havent tried it myself but plan to. sick of paying $9 per liter for oil.

lubricity

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posted November 03, 2006 08:54 AM

It is always good to read this shit. I have been selling, developing, and testing oils for 20 years now. Some good info here (some ca ca TOO). Just got to sort through the bullshit. I'm not biting the hook. But There are 3 good synthetics out there. Shit I'm running 5-30 in my 12. Thin oil (with protection) means HP
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fish_antlers

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posted November 03, 2006 09:07 AM

mineral oil gives me the runs
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WARBIRD

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posted November 03, 2006 12:05 PM

quote:
It is always good to read this shit. I have been selling, developing, and testing oils for 20 years now. Some good info here (some ca ca TOO). Just got to sort through the bullshit. I'm not biting the hook. But There are 3 good synthetics out there. Shit I'm running 5-30 in my 12. Thin oil (with protection) means HP

Alright lubricity.............at least give us the names of the 3 good synthetics...................