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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Cool Amsoil new to me Air in oil ????

I am New first time Amsoil user. 2k miles on first Amsoil - went for a ride this am....

While hot ( as always ) checked the oil...

The Dip Stick had "Air Bubbles" WTF ???? I have never ever ever seen this ???
 

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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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It's normal don't be concerned mine does it also. Once you wipe the stick and re-dip the second reading will be normal.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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It does this so when your out with your kids you can check your oil and hold up the dipstick and blow bubbles for entertainment purposes.JK

Amsoil here also, no worries.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Amsoil is a good oil. The bubbles are normal, don't worry and enjoy the bike!
 
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Originally Posted by JIMSFBL
It does this so when your out with your kids you can check your oil and hold up the dipstick and blow bubbles for entertainment purposes.JK Amsoil here also, no worries.


Got my kid to laugh , thanks to all.... I've run Mobil , Red Line and never seen this....

I stuck the stick back in 2 times then let it sit for 10 min. and

"tiny bubbles" stil there....

But you guy know best sooo I just keep riding her
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Those bubbles will cause bearing skate!
 
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Cool Bearing Skate

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Those bubbles will cause bearing skate!

Bearing Skate: Can not find any information on this term

Can you send a web link ?
 
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Originally Posted by trackadaptor
Bearing Skate: Can not find any information on this term
Can you send a web link ?
Just phucken with you!

Bearing Skate is a myth that someone started about using synthetic oil in our motors.
Should be able to find it here if you do a search.

I have used Amsoil and Mobil 1 without any issues.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1flhtk4me
Just phucken with you! Bearing Skate is a myth that someone started about using synthetic oil in our motors.
Should be able to find it here if you do a search. I have used Amsoil and Mobil 1 without any issues.

Aaa man , I thought I was going to be schooled on a new term.... :-)

That's cool -

I found this: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/oil-a...s-engines.html

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Cool Air bubbles can also be referred to as the oil’s foaming tendencies

Vincent;

Air bubbles can also be referred to as the oil’s foaming tendencies. This is a measured performance property and the results below show that AMSOIL 20W50 Motorcycle retains no air in any of the three sequences the test includes:

Foam (ASTM D-892, Sequence I, II & III)
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Air is commonly mixed with the oil, and the test tells how long it takes for the air to separate out under lab conditions. You may find this varies a bit under use conditions and more air is temporarily trapped in the oil under certain conditions, including cold temperatures, over filling or under filling the reservoir, and/or condensation (water) accumulation in the oil.

Byron Selbrede
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ADDRESS: 1 AMSOIL Center, Superior, WI 54880
E-MAIL:bselbrede@amsoil.com
PHONE:715-392-7101
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