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too late to start using synthetic oil?????

Started by waterboybpf, Sat 12, Sep 2009, 23:34:36

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waterboybpf

Sat 12, Sep 2009, 23:34:36
i've read on other forums about folks switching to synthetic on a bike with a lot of miles and having trouble with leaking.  anybody heard of this with the valks?   my '99 has 42k miles on it.  would i be best to stick with dino-oil?

paul

roboto65

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Sat 12, Sep 2009, 23:39:34
A Valk that leaks oil the horror  :o :o I have heard tale but never seen it  :2funny: :2funny:

You should have no problems with the switch does wonders!!!
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sandy

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Sun 13, Sep 2009, 00:02:20
Go for it. It'll shift better and run cooler and quieter.

Willow

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Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:03:24
I've 143,000 on mine and use nothing but synthetic.

HayHauler

#4
Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:06:49
Go for it!  I switched around 30k and have never looked back.  I switched at 25k on my Yamaha V-Star 1100 and the clutch started slipping.  I replaced the clutch and all is well.  Don't worry about the clutch with the Valk, it is much more bike that my Yam.

Hay  8)
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R J

#5
Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:46:23
242,000 + change on MGM.
Have used Mobil1 for autos since 58,000 + change miles.

I see no reason not to go full synthetic oil.

It will run cooler, quieter & not leak oil, unless you have a hard seal.
If so, it will leak with any type oil ya have in it. :evil: :cooldude:
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R J

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Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:48:43
Quote from: Willow on Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:03:24
I've 143,000 on mine and use nothing but synthetic.



Hey fellow Jarhead, what is the deal with the little red 'x' in some of our weather banners?  My Vegas one in particular.

Or should I head that off to Scottie?
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HayHauler

#7
Sun 13, Sep 2009, 08:52:04
Hay R J, looks like it is working again.  Don't know what the problem was, but it is working now.  6:49 a.m. Local time temp is 70 Deg F.

Hay  8)
Jimmyt
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Tropic traveler

#8
Sun 13, Sep 2009, 20:37:24
Dino oil from 0-60,000 miles.
Rotella 5w40 full synthetic from 60,000 to present 94,000 miles.
No runs, no drips, no errors!  :cooldude:


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Jess from VA

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Mon 14, Sep 2009, 05:16:35
Quote from: waterboybpf on Sat 12, Sep 2009, 23:34:36
i've read on other forums about folks switching to synthetic on a bike with a lot of miles and having trouble with leaking.  anybody heard of this with the valks?   my '99 has 42k miles on it.  would i be best to stick with dino-oil?

Paul, that warning was mostly applicable to older Harleys, which were inclined to leak oil anyway.  The argument was that synthetic would compromise the older gaskets (like at the rear (hotter) jug to crankcase junction).  Forgetaboutit for the Valk, it is not an issue 

waterboybpf

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Mon 14, Sep 2009, 09:44:06
thanx everyone, i may go ahead with it, then.
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