Anyone back to Dino from Syn..Better or Worse?
Road Warrior
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That completely justifies my thoughts on dino vs syn and exactly why I went back to dino. All the "science" in the world can't replace years and years of real world usage and success.
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She did get way modern a few years ago, when she got the microwave oven.
If she had a Harley, it'd use dino.
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I hope I didn't come off like I wasn't for progress, I was merely pointing out that although I think synthetics are a good idea, I don't want them in my Harley because dino is tried and true technology.
I still hate cell phones though, I will admit to that
I still hate cell phones though, I will admit to that
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What about the first gear clunk FaastEd? Will it be worse with dino oil?
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The first gear clunk is normal on a Harley. In fact I'm surprised the MOCO hasn't patented it yet (like they did with the potato/potato sound.) I'd be more concerned if it didn't clunk . . .
But if it really bothers you I've found Heavy Duty Redline Shockproof oil (it's a Synth) will lessen it somewhat in an acoustic sense.
But if it really bothers you I've found Heavy Duty Redline Shockproof oil (it's a Synth) will lessen it somewhat in an acoustic sense.
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To stop the clunk either start it in 1st gear, or pull the clutch and roll it about 3 feet before you put it in 1st. Otherwise. Not a big deal.
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The first gear clunk is normal on a Harley. In fact I'm surprised the MOCO hasn't patented it yet (like they did with the potato/potato sound.) I'd be more concerned if it didn't clunk . . .
But if it really bothers you I've found Heavy Duty Redline Shockproof oil (it's a Synth) will lessen it somewhat in an acoustic sense.
But if it really bothers you I've found Heavy Duty Redline Shockproof oil (it's a Synth) will lessen it somewhat in an acoustic sense.
I personally have been running it for years, and not for hiding any noises.
It has the protection of heavy oil with the resistance of light oil. Great stuff!
Some of the repair shops hate it, because it coats the gears so well, working on stuff is a pain (messy). He he!
As far as the clunk is concerned, you can help to minimize it by having all your adjustments "spot-on", (and of course the right fluids).
or pull the clutch and roll it about 3 feet before you put it in 1st
Last edited by Faast Ed; Nov 11, 2010 at 07:18 PM.
