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Old 01-17-2004, 07:27 PM
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Default how long should i run conventual oil?
how long should i run regular oil and allow the engine to break in before switching to synthetic?
 
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Old 01-17-2004, 08:14 PM
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Default how long should i run conventual oil?
I switched from conventional oil to Mobil 1 at the first oil change (60 mi.) I've sinced raced a few times and ridden many with no problems. Good luck.
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Old 01-17-2004, 10:44 PM
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i switched at 95 hours
 
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Default how long should i run conventual oil?
According to the oil companys you can go with syn oil from mile 01. The syn oil will still let the rings seat.
 
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Old 01-18-2004, 11:40 AM
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I remember a post on thumpertalk.com that said 20 miles is enough( written by a honda factory roadrace mechanic )
 
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Old 01-18-2004, 11:43 AM
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Did mine at the first service.....10 hrs about 100 miles.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] No problems yet.
 
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