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Synthetic Lubricant not recommended for use in Sportsters.

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Old 09-02-2006, 09:23 AM
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Default RE: Synthetic Lubricant not recommended for use in Sportsters.
I think syn oil in older bikes with older gaskets might be a bad combination. That said I've been using Amsoil oil on my 1995 and I'm leak free....just makes good sense. Tim
 
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