which oil should. I use synthetic or conventional

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Mar 1, 2012 | 09:47 PM

#11

streeteagle

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Why wait 'till you break down, suck on it every 100 miles or so. Of course your tires will eventually go flat but by then you won't give a ****!

Mar 1, 2012 | 11:02 PM

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Ed_Just_Ed

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I put water in my rear tire, just like on Grandpa's tractor. I get better grip that way.

Mar 1, 2012 | 11:27 PM

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wideglidebob

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recycled oil is best

Mar 1, 2012 | 11:37 PM

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Shredding rubber

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RoaringRigid

while you guys answering important questions. I am getting conflicting info should I use regular air in my tires or nitrogen, helium or other gas?

Hydrogen would give you better gas mileage. It helps fight gravity and you weigh less riding down the road.
Helium helps to a lesser extent

Mar 1, 2012 | 11:49 PM

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warrconn

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[quote=chuckcash;9463942]I have conflicting information at present I'm using synthetic 20-50 in my 2010 sporstep 1200L I have used it since I bought it new is this ok to use I now have 12000 miles on it any feed back is appreciated[/quote

Check the search option. This topic has been covered ad-nauseum.

Last edited by warrconn; Mar 2, 2012 at 12:33 AM.

Mar 1, 2012 | 11:51 PM

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baka1969

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shredding rubber

Hydrogen would give you better gas mileage. It helps fight gravity and you weigh less riding down the road.
Helium helps to a lesser extent

Hydrogen might have your wheels looking more like the Hindenburg. The only small advantage to nitrogen is better tire pressure stability. For racing applications this is important. For daily road use it would be impractical. Helium would offer no real benefit.

Check your tire pressure regularly and keep your pressure within spec.

Last edited by baka1969; Mar 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM.

Mar 2, 2012 | 01:02 AM

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Other Sheep

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Finally.

Mar 2, 2012 | 02:23 AM

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oct1949

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If it ain't broke,,, don't fix it.

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Mar 2, 2012 | 09:19 AM

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rwt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RoaringRigid

while you guys answering important questions. I am getting conflicting info should I use regular air in my tires or nitrogen, helium or other gas?

The definitive answer about the best gas to use in your tires is a blended product.

Nitrogen 78.084%
Oxygen 20.9476%
Argon 0.934%
Carbon Dioxide 0.0314%
Neon 0.001818%
Methane 0.0002%
Helium 0.000524%
Krypton 0.000114%
Hydrogen 0.00005%
Xenon 0.0000087%

You may be able to find this product marketed at greatly reduce prices labeled as AIR. (note: do not leave the krypton out of the blend or your tires will no longer be impervious to road hazards)

Mar 2, 2012 | 09:33 AM

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Very High Plain Drifter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 01Byte

I hear there's a new company out of CA that sells kits that fill the tires with pot smoke. That way, if you ever break down and are waiting for a tow you can suck on a tire and have a good time.

I have those. They're called "Snoozin' Eagles".

So yeah. Tires. Actually tyres.

Wait, what?

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