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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Syn 3 every 5000 miles
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
And yet;
Another oil thread...
And here you are!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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Syn3 @ 5k
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 05:22 AM
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Syn 3 at 5k, but I only use it in the motor.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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I prefer to ride longer in life, so first cold press olive oil was my best choice
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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syn 3 and hd filter I change all 3 holes every 5k.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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HD's crap oil was only in my bike until I ran Mototune new-engine break-in...then swapped to M1 20w/50 v-twin synth & swap it every 5K (w/filter, of course).
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by santajim
syn 3 and hd filter I change all 3 holes every 5k.
How many of you change all 3 oils every 5000 miles and why? Manual calls for engine oil only at 5000.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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No need to do every 5k for primary and tranny unless you have to much money or to much time. Or you enjoy overkilling.
10k for primary, 20k for tranny.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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ninetyzero, I change all three holes at 2,500 miles for the same reason you lock your house doors. It is good for you mental health but doesn't really make you any safer.
 
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