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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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It's got to good, Carroll Shelby says so!! In truth however I question it myself.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Carroll know, YOU FEED SNAKE OIL TO A SNAKE!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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The TV ad has me wondering..........if it "soaks" into metal then it will soak into gaskets and seals and then soak the floor under the bike???
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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OLD SAYING , There is NO "Mechanic In A Bottle"
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Does't oil come in a bottle?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Go to the web site and read , there are law suits that have challenged the claims that Z-Max does anything at all. I checked it out , I heard the ads not sure about the stuff.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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If you think OIL will fix your valves be my quest ?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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I lost all respect I ever had for Carrol Shelby when he did those ads saying every new Shelby came with ZMax in it. You might as well stuff twenty dollar bills in the fireplace. Just use a good, premium, V-Twin Synthetic and change the oil and filter per the manual. You're engine will live to a ripe old age assuming you're not abusing it any other way like routinely lugging or overreving it.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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i only have about 1600 miles on it so far and it will be a bike that i want to keep
very long. i change all my oil every 3500 and filtre.i was looking at Z-MAX because
i was thinking if i could improve my motor durability ,why not do it...i do take
care of all my engine very well, so, if i can get whats best for it ,,,,why not get it...
it is a product that not popular in quebec that why i ask....

thanks for your input.....do love my flhx 2011...
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FATBOB.
i only have about 1600 miles on it so far and it will be a bike that i want to keep
very long. i change all my oil every 3500 and filtre.i was looking at Z-MAX because
i was thinking if i could improve my motor durability ,why not do it...i do take
care of all my engine very well, so, if i can get whats best for it ,,,,why not get it...
it is a product that not popular in quebec that why i ask....

thanks for your input.....do love my flhx 2011...
Don't do it, this will be counter productive to the additive package that your oil already has. Certain chemicals should not be mixed this will result in seals and gaskets being broken down and causing a leak maybe possible engine damage, if you change your oil that often and use a good motorcycle oil you will have no worries.
 
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