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09-01-2009, 06:51 PM
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synthetic in evo
Was told by my dealer to not run synthetic in my98 evo because it will leak like a sieve. Anyone ever have problems with synthetics in their evo?
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09-01-2009, 07:04 PM
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Mentally unstable.
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1995 Evo Dyna. Ran synthetics for a year in engine. No leaks. Still run Synthetics in primary and trans.
No leaks.
Your dealer is a poopy-head.
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09-01-2009, 07:10 PM
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I put Amsoil in my 1996 Evo, and the rear rocker box gasket started to leak, after I replaced them the leaks went away. But I have seen it happen on alot of bikes when I used to work at a shop, but I do not know why your dealer would tell you that unless they are like the dealers near me, they do not want to mess with Evo's anymore.
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09-01-2009, 07:11 PM
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Boooya!!!
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He said "Poopyhead"
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09-01-2009, 07:18 PM
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Mentally unstable.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dale0812
I put Amsoil in my 1996 Evo, and the rear rocker box gasket started to leak, after I replaced them the leaks went away. But I have seen it happen on alot of bikes when I used to work at a shop, but I do not know why your dealer would tell you that unless they are like the dealers near me, they do not want to mess with Evo's anymore.
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I agree, that if there are faulty gaskets, a leak may show up, but synthetic oil doesn't CAUSE the leak.
Those same gaskets would have failed regardless, at a later date.
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DISCLAIMER: Any information, advice or child raising tips I give on this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, 8 hours sleep and at least 6 beers.
Following my instructions will likely lead to death, mental retardation and/or bodily injury, consistant with eating lead-based paint chips, and by doing so, will release me, my family and my dog from any legal action(s) for listening to anything I recommended.
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09-02-2009, 07:59 PM
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Thanks guys. I thought the dealer might be giving me a bunch of "poopy". I might stick with the regular harley oil anyway.
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09-02-2009, 08:05 PM
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My buddy has been running synthetic in his 93 EVO for a couple years. runs great...no leaks...make sure you get the right oil filter for the EVO engine. lots of dealers are using a universal filter for EVO's and Twin Cams.. There are different part numbers..The one for the EVO is...63796-77....... The Twin Cam one is:...63798-99A They have a different micron rating.....
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09-03-2009, 10:47 AM
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I run synthetic in my 94. I have for the last couple years and almost 20,000 miles and I haven't had any issues, leaking or otherwise. I'm changing the cam this weekend, so I'll have a lookie inside.
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09-03-2009, 11:03 AM
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I picked my bike up used and was told the same thing by my dealer, After reading a few articles in American Iron and talking to my indy shop I decided to go with synthetic (Amsoil).
Been running it for 3 years in my '97 with no problems, as a matter of fact bike runs cooler.
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09-03-2009, 11:48 AM
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poopy....dealers are..............thats my yoda impression of the day..
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