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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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I think you should flush. You don't know if there will be some chemical reaction between the syn and dino that could degrade oil and or damage bike.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:32 AM
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Just empty out the Dino, put the Synthetic in and go for it. As you continue to change oil, the Dino will become more and more diluted.
It won't make a hill o beans difference. Change it and have fun on your ride !!!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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I just switched at 2000 mi. I didnt flush - the oil that is... I think it will work it's self out over time. I have never heard of any one flushing when converting? Am going to change with the bottom end next.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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I just switched at 2000 mi. I didnt flush - the oil that is... I think it will work it's self out over time. I have never heard of any one flushing when converting? Am going to change with the bottom end next.
 
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