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Old 07-03-2009, 08:48 PM
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Thinking of switching to this Oil so if you have used this product what is your opinion? Notice any changes?
 
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Old 07-03-2009, 08:50 PM
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I like it. Pricey and sometimes hard to find, but on an air cooled bike I insist on synthetic.
 
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I put it in my crankcase on my 15K service. I dont notice much difference from Amzoil except that it was about $2 less a quart and I got it at Auto Zone
 
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I found this a couple of days ago at a store near my house and the price was $6.99. I thought for the syn type oil it would cost a lot more
 
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Discussion has been brought up quite a bit. If you can find the 20w-50 vtwin oil go for it. I and many others use regular old 15w-50 Mobil One. It is cheaper and meets all the same specs as the 20w-50. I have used it in the last three oil changes and I like it. For air cooled engines I like knowing there is synthetic in there to keep temps under control.
 
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I use Mobile 1 VTwin Syn....hell...it might work great or suck. If my motor blows up I'll PM you
 
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I've been using it for 3 years now.....and get it at auto zone. I have a oil thermometer and on average I've seen oil temps running about 15-20 degrees cooler when fully warmed up compared to dino oil. And for me now, i've been doing quite a bit of city ridding lately so the sythetic helps a lot in the stop and go traffic on hot summer days. I also use mobil 1's synthetic 75w-90 gear oil in the primary and have been very pleased with that also.
 
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You've opened up a can of worms with this thread. All sorts of opinions. I was going to try the regular mobile one but I couldnt find it. I bought some 20w 50 Valvoline and I cant tell one bit of difference. I think it was a synthetic blend. Works for me. I think I have the SE Syntec in the primary case. Thats fine I guess.
 
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Your motor will run cooler.
 
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No difference to me. I now use Mobil 1 15w-50, way cheaper.
 


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