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Engine Oil Poll

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View Poll Results: Engine Oil Poll
Mobil 1 V Twin 86 33.73%
Mobil 1 red or gold cap 8 3.14%
Redline 7 2.75%
Royal Purple 5 1.96%
Bel Ray 2 0.78%
HD 360 20 7.84%
Syn 3 41 16.08%
Amsoil 71 27.84%
Lucas 10 3.92%
OTHER (Please Specify) 13 5.10%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 255. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 11-11-2007, 09:20 PM     #21 (permalink)
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Can you imagine the reprocussions from the dealers if this was posted in every dealership? It may drive them honest.

It would sure cut into the profit margin, probably put a few shops out of business!
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Old 11-12-2007, 02:46 AM     #22 (permalink)
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I use amsoil 20-50 in the crankcase and primary,amsoil 75-90 in the tranny.I noticed a big difference in the tranny right away.I have thought about the availabilaty of amsoil on the road but figured I could add a good syn if I had too.I havent used a quart of oil between changes, every 5000 miles
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Thanks Glider. Did you ever think about "Dr Glider" Because you help people one way or another. Thanks again & Ride safe.
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Old 11-12-2007, 12:54 PM     #24 (permalink)
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That's a good one BB. I just wish I could make the $$$ that the doctors make too.
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That's a good one BB. I just wish I could make the $$$ that the doctors make too.
Yea but then you'd be on "Lower then snake scat" list like
Lawyers
Politicians
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Speaking of lawyers...

Ever hear this one?

What's the difference between a lawyer and a snake lying in the street?

There will be skid marks from braking in front of the snake!
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I always heard the car that hit the lawyer would have impacts on the front and rear bumpers
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I always heard the car that hit the lawyer would have impacts on the front and rear bumpers
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got to make sure
1 more reason to drive a 4x4 with 37inch Mud tires and HEAVY DUTY bumpers
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I hope you remedied that syn 3 in the trans too for a gear oil
I take it you are not a fan of syn. oil? I just had my ultra 1k mile change at the dealer and went to syn. Do you recommend going back to conv.?
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