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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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I like good oil in my bike & fresh. Changed 6 times so far this season. That's once a month.
 
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I like good oil in my bike & fresh. Changed 6 times so far this season. That's once a month.
Now THAT'S a new twist on a worn out subject!
 
Old Sep 8, 2017 | 09:11 PM
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^ To counter that, I haven't changed mine in 6k miles. It can wait till I have to put it away for winter.
 
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^ To counter that, I haven't changed mine in 6k miles. It can wait till I have to put it away for winter.
​​​​​​​Another twist!
 
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wait, what? you mean you're supposed to change this stuff? I don't have to change other parts that I put on my bike, why do I have to change this? should be one and done, no?
 
Old Sep 8, 2017 | 10:38 PM
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I HAD NO IDEA WE HAD AN OIL FORUM. A WHOLE FORUM... FOR O I L !!!!!
Sorry for shouting... I'm just so excited. (seriously, I had no idea.... so much of this place is still uncharted to me!!!!)

where'd I put my compass..... DAMN. I haven't oiled my compass in months.
 
Old Sep 9, 2017 | 04:47 AM
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I do keep forgetting to grease the steering head tho. Or my speedo and clutch cable. New tire for rear soon it's setting in garage. Maybe if I drag that out long enough I'll have fresh grease in wheel bearing for storage.
 
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