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Old May 13, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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In another post rockdoc stated that "and that's why I don't use Syn3 anymore (Citgo made, Venezuela-communist--owned). If you don't like it, don't buy it - in this economy, our money speaks louder than our words." Say this aint so does citgo make syn 3. If so the moco should be ashamed ofthemselves.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Unfortunately, it's true.. It's made to HD's specs by Citgo - who was the lowest bidder for the contract..and you know HD would pick the lowest bidder.

It's also not fully synthetic.

I use Mobil 1
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Ditto on the Mobil1...I just did my 5k this weekend and switched over to Mobil1 and Torco in the tranny and primary. Most people would probably describe me as a 'dam liberal', but I'm not gonna put that Citgo crap in anything I own. Chavez can go screw himself.

BTW - I did a search and found a product sheet from HD that listed many of it's suppliers.



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Unfortunately, it's true.. It's made to HD's specs by Citgo - who was the lowest bidder for the contract..and you know HD would pick the lowest bidder.

It's also not fully synthetic.

I use Mobil 1
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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i run amsoil,,,no problems here, screw the harley crap
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I too will never knowingly use Citgo products, I agree Chavez can indeed screw himself.......never use Citgo fuel either, I'd push it down the road first...
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Guys I had no idea, trust me i will let everyone I know about it. Lowest bider what wasH-D thinking.[:@]
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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I use Amsoil
 
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Guys I had no idea, trust me i will let everyone I know about it. Lowest bider what wasH-D thinking.[:@]
Aren't bridges built by the lowest bidder? [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Guys I had no idea, trust me i will let everyone I know about it. Lowest bider what wasH-D thinking.[:@]
Aren't bridges built by the lowest bidder? [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
Yes but buy contractorsnot buy contract killers smart a$$!
 
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