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Apr 1, 2008 | 04:36 AM

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Jumpman

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From: StL, MO. USA

RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

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ORIGINAL: cHarley

Exactly.... The bike should be up to full temp. and not just warm when you drain it. You want all the particles in suspension. This is a dry sump folks.

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I'm stuck in a hotel...it's 4:30am...I can't sleep - and have to be in meetings off/on thru the day.

I wish I had someone here to get my particles in full suspension. I'm not in the mood for a dry sump.

Apr 1, 2008 | 05:51 AM

#12

dog155

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

First off,you should always put bike away with new oil.Yes, warm it up good before changing oil.

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:02 PM

#13

wdg

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

always warm the engine for sure

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:08 PM

#14

Geoff

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

Take the bike on a 4-5 mile ride and get it up to operating temp before changing the oil.

Apr 1, 2008 | 02:49 PM

#15

petemac

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

Buy a new one with fresh oil.........

Apr 2, 2008 | 10:36 AM

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stillwater

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

Thanks all,
I didn't really think I needed to change oil prior to storage if it was going to sit in a heated garage. Next time.

Oh,... by the way, what's wrong with Syn3?

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:26 PM

#17

sporty2003

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From: Desmoines, Iowa

RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

like everybody said. and next year young man. change it then store it. or we all come looking for ya.L.O.L.

Apr 2, 2008 | 10:32 PM

#18

lh4x4

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From: Illinois

RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

Why should you change the oil before storing? Simple - the products of combustion in your oil contaminate the oil and they are acidic. Acid likes metal. Not a good idea to let it set for several months even in a heated garage. Acid doesn't care what the temp is.

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Apr 3, 2008 | 07:19 AM

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ckgdrums

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RE: I know, I know,... this is the wrong

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ORIGINAL: stillwater

Thanks all,
I didn't really think I needed to change oil prior to storage if it was going to sit in a heated garage. Next time.

Oh,... by the way, what's wrong with Syn3?

It's not the best oil you could use. I'm not even sure it's a full synthetic. I use Amsoil, but any good quality, FULL synthetic, is okay.