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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 01:06 AM
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Sold my bike just about a year ago and haven't been on here since..... But, something told me to scroll the first page and see what the hot topics were. AN OIL THREAD! Of course I had to read it!!! (spring is just around the corner!....LOL
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 09:55 AM
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Don't feed the troll. One total post and has posted since......
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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I run diesel oil because I use lower rpms a lot.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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20w-50 coconut oil myself. love the smell.

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I agree with the OP. I use rum in my motoringcycle too.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FNGonaRK
I run diesel oil because I use lower rpms a lot.
More torque too.....and if you run oil from Peterbilt you get Peter Tork............
 
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Mobil 1 20/50 in all three for me. I first switched it when the bike was new, 2013 RKC......no issues.
 
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