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10-12-2009, 08:57 PM
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Pickled Chicken Taxi
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Holiday, Florida
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Synthetic or ?? Oil at first 1,000 miles?
I'm sure this has been approached, but really... IS there a HUGE difference in oils, besides the ridiculous expense of the synthetic, if you can't do it yourself? (Okay, I probably could with a little instruction)
I'm in Florida, so right now you can scramble eggs on the sidewalk at 93 degrees. I'm sure climate plays a part.
1. Is Synthetic the best way to go for your bike?
2. If I don't go with Synthetic is there another kind to request?
3. If I change to Synthetic should this be a permanent change?
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10-12-2009, 09:07 PM
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CHOPPA RIDN MADNESS
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: In a van down by the river
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try the Search button there is a whole bunch of input on what oils to use so many its sickining.....lol Good luck.
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10-12-2009, 09:10 PM
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Pickled Chicken Taxi
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Holiday, Florida
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K will do.
If anyone wants to input feel free..
I will also cruise the sickening amount of oil postings... 
Thanks!
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10-12-2009, 09:32 PM
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I only use syn. when the heat is on and dino during the colder months.
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10-12-2009, 09:34 PM
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Pickled Chicken Taxi
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Holiday, Florida
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and dino during the colder months.
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Dino? Sorry, I'm a "dino-dong" but what is that?
SO heat - Synthetic...and cold..?
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10-12-2009, 10:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Gladys, VA
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I run synthetic oil year round. No problems & helps motor run cooler.
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10-12-2009, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Indiana
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Originally Posted by ZHarleyGirl
Dino? Sorry, I'm a "dino-dong" but what is that?
SO heat - Synthetic...and cold..?
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I was new to this term also, 'dino' is petroleum based oil..you know like it's made from decaying dinosaurs...get it?
Synthetic fan here by the way...supposed to keep things cooler since our bikes aren't water cooled. |
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10-12-2009, 11:21 PM
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Parka is off
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Taxachucetts
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I use synthetic bike and car.
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10-13-2009, 06:52 AM
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Pickled Chicken Taxi
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Holiday, Florida
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Synthetic it is! Thanks for the "Dino" education.... and all you're responses.
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10-13-2009, 06:59 AM
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Mentally unstable.
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pennsyltucky
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ZHarleyGirl..... man.....that's tough to ype out. I'll call you ZHG... 
Synthetic would benefit you greatly. Here's why.... Most people use it due to living in hot climates, and it's excellent protection for your engine, trans and primary.
But another thing great about synthetic is in cold weather, it stays thin, unlike dino or organic oils, and protects your engine better on cold starts, and reduces cold oil clutch drag on cold riding days.
It costs a tad more, but it's worth it in the long run.
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