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Oil Choice
I have been using synthetic oil in my 03 vtx1800 because I was told it was better than regular oil. Now I am being told by the bike mechanic that using synthetic in my vtx is a bad idea. He says it cases clutch wear. Has anyone had any experience with this? Should I change to another oil or change to another mechanic?
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09-17-2009
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Amsoil Synthetic is a top choice of MANY VTX'ers. It's not going thurt your tranny. I'm sure others will chime in. hint hint Spike!!
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09-30-2009
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You need to change mechanics..
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10-01-2009
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Get a new Mechanic. He's full of S#!t
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You should PM Chicago-Spike. He is an Amsoil Dealer.
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2004 1800R SPEC 3 - MUSTANG SEATS, PCIII/DYNO TUNED WITH CHROME PROTON-4 AIR INTAKE, CUSTOM PAINT JOB, CHROME DRAG BARS, WHEELS, CALIPERS & ROTORS, MC CRUISE CONTROL, COBRA SWEPT BOARDS, SWITCHBLADE WINDSHIELDS, VANCE & HINES BIGSHOTS, STEBEL HORN & CHROME BARON TACH. |
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Location: Peachtree City. Ga.
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Some types of oil can make the clutch slip but AMSOIL will not!!! The mechanic may be right depending on the type of oil used.
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Just if you like to spent the money buy senthetic oil. I'm using the Castrol special made for Motorcycle specially with the gearbox sharing the same oil with the engine. Like our best bike the VTX Saludos desde Aruba Snake
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