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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Thanks to all who gave there advice, I went with mobil 1 v twin in crankcase and redline v twin in primary and tranny. rode for about ten miles. I believe everything is not as noisy, but will tell on next long ride.
 
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Think you made some good choices there. Did you notice any difference with the redline in the transmission. I use Mobil 1 in motor. Just as noisy as Syn3. Added Lucas synthetic oil conditioner and it really quieted the mechanical noise fom the motor.
 
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Thanks to all who gave there advice, I went with mobil 1 v twin in crankcase and redline v twin in primary and tranny. rode for about ten miles. I believe everything is not as noisy, but will tell on next long ride.
Motor and tranny noise is much less ran about 60 miles and can really tell the difference well pleased.
 
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