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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jphillips
I will probably try the Dino oil and maybe some Lucas or energy release
Why not just get the 60wt Amsoil, It will quiet the engine down some and still give the protection of syn.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HTNHARD
Post a video of it running and how much oil is on your dipstick..?
He only has 6 posts so he won't be able to post a video.
I will probably try the Dino oil and maybe some Lucas or energy release
I have heard that some have a problem with Amsoil when it comes to noise. Try a different synthetic like Mobil 1 V-twin or Redline. You might see your noise disappear or at least quiet down a bit.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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I grew up on jap bikes. Then about 10 years ago, I switched to BMW's, which are noisy, I have had both oilhead and airhead GS's. I was really surprised, and for the first year, worried endlessly about the noise. Then I got used to it, and I got used to everybody saying "they all do that", and I learned they are reliable despite the noise, now I am on my second Harley... same deal, you can hear the valves, that's just the way they are.. so hurry up and get that worrying over with so you can start smiling!
 
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