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Old 07-29-2007, 02:44 PM
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what oil types do you recommend for best engine life and clutch operations
im looking at amsoil synthetic possibly anybody using this
 
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Old 07-29-2007, 04:42 PM
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There is no right or wrong answer to this question.... everybody has their own opinion. Do a search... there's TONS of threads on oil
 
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Old 07-29-2007, 05:07 PM
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^ what third said.
 
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The slippery kind.
 
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Old 07-29-2007, 06:26 PM
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Make sure it doesn't say Energy Conserving

This is what you DON'T want it to say:

These oils contain "friction reducers" that may cause wet clutch systems to slip. These are fine for your cage and are supposed to help it get better gas mileage.

Other than that, in my opinion, I don't care what brand it is. I do prefer synthetic, but that is just a personal preference.
 
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Old 07-29-2007, 11:06 PM
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The brand of oil doesn't extend engine life.......the frequent changing of oil is what extends engine life. I change my oil 1000 miles before it's due (so every 2000 miles or 2 months.....whichever comes first.) I use good ol' Honda oil because that's the routine I've slipped into.
 
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amsoil motorcycle 20w50
 
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Old 07-30-2007, 10:43 AM
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if you're going to be OCD like blue fox...then you should probably get an UOA from blackstone. it'll tell you what the oil is doing, when it's shearing, etc...this way you don't have to change more than necessary...AND you do the environment good!
 
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REPSOL
 
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ORIGINAL: ptowntsi

amsoil motorcycle 20w50
Why?
 



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