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It has been asked a million times and everyone hates the age old oil
thread that will never die, but.....
At what mileage can I convert my new KLR from regular cheap old
fashion oil to new high tech expensive synthetic oil???
This isn't an "can I covert to synthetic oil". For me the answer is
a clear 'yes'. The last KLR loved it.
Thanks,
Pat
Austin TX
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--- In DSN_klr650@y..., IronJungle@H... wrote:
oil> > It has been asked a million times and everyone hates the age old
is> thread that will never die, but..... > > At what mileage can I convert my new KLR from regular cheap old > fashion oil to new high tech expensive synthetic oil??? > > This isn't an "can I covert to synthetic oil". For me the answer
I think once you are past the old 1000 mile break in period, the synthetic stuff should be ok. I'm running Mobil 1 20w-50 since 1k miles at 3500 miles, clutch is tight as new.> a clear 'yes'. The last KLR loved it. > > Thanks, > Pat > Austin TX
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I went to Quacker State full syn. (I like the color) at 1000 miles. Now have 14000 on original everything with no problems.
>>> 2/7/2001 3:59:59 PM >>> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., IronJungle@H... wrote: > > It has been asked a million times and everyone hates the age old oil > thread that will never die, but..... > > At what mileage can I convert my new KLR from regular cheap old > fashion oil to new high tech expensive synthetic oil??? > > This isn't an "can I covert to synthetic oil". For me the answer is > a clear 'yes'. The last KLR loved it. > > Thanks, > Pat > Austin TX I think once you are past the old 1000 mile break in period, the synthetic stuff should be ok. I'm running Mobil 1 20w-50 since 1k miles at 3500 miles, clutch is tight as new. Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com
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2005 klr 1000 mi. synthetic oil yes no ?.
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Wait till 3,000. IMO
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2005 klr 1000 mi. synthetic oil yes no ?.
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I switched to synth at 500 miles. 7,000 miles later my A18 still uses no noticeable oil between 2,500 mile changes. I never add a drop in- between.> kent nelson wrote: > 2005 klr 1000 mi. synthetic oil yes no ?. > ---
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I switched to Amsoil at 500 miles. Seems to be
working perfectly hasnt used a drop.
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I am sure you could switch almost anytime. I just wanted it well broke in first. It isn't like a 3,000 mile engine is wore, so I figured it best to really let her set in.
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John Smith wrote:
I switched to Amsoil at 500 miles. Seems to be
working perfectly hasnt used a drop.
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I thought the Manual say to change it every 3000 miles. That's regular oil right?
Why change it sooner using Synth?
Paulo
Randy Shultz wrote:
I switched to synth at 500 miles. 7,000 miles later my A18 still uses no noticeable oil between 2,500 mile changes. I never add a drop in- between. Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> kent nelson wrote: > 2005 klr 1000 mi. synthetic oil yes no ?. > ---
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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Paulo Alves
wrote:
I've run a couple Blackstones on various bikes (but not the KLR yet)
using this same synth and I know I could probably extend the drain
interval, but changes are relatively cheap and I like to be good to my
bikes as they are one of my favorite things in life.
Randy
regular oil right?> > I thought the Manual say to change it every 3000 miles. That's
--- Frankly, I have three bikes and 2,500 is a number that satisfies all three manufacturer recommendations and lets me remember one number without having to look it up and keep written records. Such cheats become more important as you get older> Why change it sooner using Synth? >

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