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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I changed my oil today. Lmfao
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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Pretty sure the Service Manual states no oil changes on Sundays or sunny days.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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I changed my diaper today. BFD.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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To the OP NOT post above.^

 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Well, did U use 'motorcycle specific oil'?
Did U use 'general purpose auto oil?
Did U use Extra Virgin Olive Oil? vegetable oil or what??????
Someone on here may need to know as to not to offend anyone.........
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 07:09 PM
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What a shame that you used the wrong oil.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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i am sorry i keep saluting the flag, what was the topic, oh yea oil, what kind of oil
 
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I used 3.5 qts of golden spectro 20w/50 synthetic in the motor, 38oz of Formula + in the primary, and 28oz of Mobil 1 75/90 in the transmission. Haters gonna hate let's hear it.
 
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But was it Extra Virgin? That's the question I want answered.
 
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