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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Just make sure you use an oil that is designed for air cooled V-twins and that it is the right weight for the conditions you will be riding in. Beyond that, you are just splitting hairs. I suggest you use the same type of oil the previous owner used ie. dino, syn or blend.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mctwist
I have to say that I truly love AMSOIL. Its by far been the best oil I've used in anything! I never believed all the b.s. oil talk, but try it and you'll be a believer too lol




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Huh? What did it do to make you a believer?
I'm gonna bump this because I really am curious as to what AMSOIL "did" when mctwist tried it, to make him a believer??????????????????????
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Also check Utube. There are a couple of good videos there on how to change your oil and tranny fluids.
 
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