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Old 11-01-2007, 12:56 PM
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I'm getting ready to change the engine oil at 500 miles and wondered what oil to use. No synthetics for right now. Opinions please
Not sure ah understand the question, then....personally, ah'd go ta synthetic @ the 1k mark - no need ta change at the 500 mile unless yer manual says otherwise.
 
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Old 11-01-2007, 01:02 PM
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Any good quality oil will work, there's no MAGIC oils out there as some think. Personally I like the Mobil 1 oil line and it is available at many partsstores , some oils you have to order and wait plus if you are on the road you can find the popular brands should you need some. They have products for the engine, trans and I use HD formula + in the primary.
 
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I am no expert on engine lubrication during break-in. However here are two links I found useful for helping me decide:

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Lots of details. The stuff about when to switch to synthetic is in there way down.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/NewBike.html

Scroll down to the second half.
 
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Is the bike new or rebuilt engine?
after 500 miles no reason not to go to synthetic if you want.
Otherwise you can't go wrong with Valvoline 20w50
or use their semi-synthetic durablend. It will ix with any
oil dino or full syn.
 
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