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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tmitchellof PG
Someone posted this link a while back. Scroll down to the oil change,etc.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.HTML
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Thanks Tom! Just what I was looking for. Btw, did you notice that he used red tranny fluid in the gearbox? It must work as he says his bike shifts smooth as silk.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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I do Mobil 1 20w50 v-twin synthetic in all 3 holes
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by UT-rckr
I do Mobil 1 20w50 v-twin synthetic in all 3 holes
As will I because I don't want to wait for Amsoil to be shipped to me. Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Thanks Tom! Just what I was looking for. Btw, did you notice that he used red tranny fluid in the gearbox? It must work as he says his bike shifts smooth as silk.
No he didn't - that ATF was out of the Primary. . . .LOOK again.

 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Willie D
No he didn't - that ATF was out of the Primary. . . .LOOK again.


My bad......thanks for correcting me! Even so, the service manual doesn't mention the use of ATF. Oh well.......it must work.....his bike still runs great.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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My bad......thanks for correcting me! Even so, the service manual doesn't mention the use of ATF. Oh well.......it must work.....his bike still runs great.
It's all good Mikie - I know some folks that run ATF, but NOT for me.

Hope you had a Great 'GivingThanks' day.

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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Is your wife available tomorrow, I need to change my oil!! Just Kidding!
 
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Hey, thanks for the quick reply. Any ideas on the best wheel chock? Most of them are designed for use in trailers or truck beds.
I use this lift to hold mine up allowing me access underneath, but there are many options.
 
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Sorry copied the wrong diagram......

 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Sorry copied the wrong diagram......

This lift might be ok for changing tires, but I don't think it would leave the bike level for checking fluids. Btw, how much is it?
 
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