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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Went to FULL SYN at 1K
+1 Mobil V-Twin
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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&nbsp\\; +1 Mobile V-Twin ........ used it exclusively in my Harleys from several years.&nbsp\\; No problems ........ and used Mobile 1 in my cars/pickup for 20+ years&nbsp\\;with no problems.&nbsp\\; Great stuff.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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amsoil in all thre holes-ride safe
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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&nbsp\\; My shop guy just told me to put 1000 miles on with regular oil to set the rings best.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Switched to Amsoil Syn in all three holes at 1000 miles. 4600 trouble free miles later and going strong!
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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[align=center]AMSOIL[/align]
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Has anyone EVER seen an engine/trans/primary failure that can be traced to the type or brand of oil being used?
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The great oil debate will never end.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Amsoil, all three holes when ever you want.
 
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At&nbsp\\;1000 miles Amsoil 20-50 in the crank&nbsp\\;&amp\\; primary and Belray big v-twin in the tranny were my choices.&nbsp\\; Premium oils and regular intervals will give you many happy motoring miles.&nbsp\\; The brand is your choice.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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SYN3 in all 3 holes @ 1,000 miles. Thereafter, follow the factory recommended schedule.
 
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