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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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Come on! How about posting this over in the Oil section?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 08:30 AM
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I prefer peanut oil
 
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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 09:09 AM
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Nest question.
 
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Depends on the bike mileage. I think you are supposed to run dino oil early on so the engine parts mate properly, right?

BTW, I also use Mobil 1 v-twin oil. I get it for $8 a quart at a local farm supply store.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Is it winter already?????
 
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I recently switched to Spectro. Seems to run a little quieter than the Mobil V-Twin.
 
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I use 7I0 in my bike.

 
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As long as I can't make up my mind which one is best, I use no oil whatsoever; that way its never the wrong oil
 
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BTW, I also use Mobil 1 v-twin oil. I get it for $8 a quart at a local farm supply store.
Holy Sh*t. That's cheap, It's a good deal if I can find it for $11 around here.

 
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M8?

You want an oil that's nice and light so it doesn't get stuck in the crankcase and cause sumping. I recommend extra-virgin olive.
 
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