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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Redline, Amsoil, Mobil One, even Royal Purple are some of the general concensus around the forum. all are quality synthetic oils. I went with Amsoil 20/50 Vtwin in engine and primary and 75/110 severe gear in tranny, since then i've had no complaints.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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thanks guys im going to pick some fluid up this week....it would make sense though cause its also a little hard to find neutral once in a while too...so hopefully that fixes it
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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okay guys...i changed the tranny fluid... it was pretty gunked up....and a little low...put in mobil1 synthetic 75w90 and all is good right now...thanks guys
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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im probably gonna swap out the fluid in about 500 miles just to see if its all gunked up as bad as it was...we shall see...any comments on that guys??
 
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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i used mine 10,000 miles before changing after i swapped to bel ray and 10,000 on the chain also and i use motor factory there.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html
 
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