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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I have been told many different things from many different tecs. I was told to run synthetic in the motor and run standard in the trans and primary. Has anyone heard of problems running syn in tranny and primary?
 
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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I among many run synthetic in both. Just make sure that the stuff you stick in the primary is suitable for a wet clutch, and most are because most jap/euro bikes run clutch, gears and engine in the same compartment and share the same oil.

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You can run synthetic in the motor, I like Mobil 1 V Twin, It's not needed in the primary, good old HD primary oil works well there and you can run synthetic in the trans like Mobil 1- 75/90 or redline shockproof heavy.
 
 
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