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Old 11-04-2009, 12:11 AM
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would it be any harm if i soak the new plates in gear oil? i dont have any regular oil and going out to buy oil is not an option(dont ask)...if it is harmfull im just going to throw them in the basket *** dry.
 
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The plates will absorb a little of the oil, and prevent them from burning when you fit them.
Any mineral oil is better than non - hell I run my 1000F on diesel oil - cheaper and better than bike oil..............
Don't fit them dry !
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Old 11-05-2009, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadow
The plates will absorb a little of the oil, and prevent them from burning when you fit them.
Any mineral oil is better than non - hell I run my 1000F on diesel oil - cheaper and better than bike oil..............
Don't fit them dry !
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awesome! thanks!
 
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