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New Bohemia, VA | Well, I'm sitting at the light on point and the light turns green and I go to get down on it as I usually do and the bike stalls. So I'm thinking fast as I've got a line of cars behind me and I refire the bike. It starts right back up with no problem. Then I see the bike is 4th gear. So, I do a quick down shift and away I go like a bat out of torment. Now I'm curious whether switching back to MaVic oil from a full synthectic had anything to do with it, or could it be that I'm still using a motorcycle tire. I'm due an oil change and a rear tire change, so now is the time to make decision. Some help in deciding is much appreciated....I've watched RadioTeacher's video several times but don't know where to buy pure virgin oil as I live in a less than scrupulous area and those are hard to come by. |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | The "virgin Oil" stuff is MYTH!! Just remove the valve stem and fill the rear tire with any size jar of cooking oil, including Crisco.
Don't buy into the hype!! |
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Chesterfield, VA | With all the miles you and Bentley have logged together, I thought she would know what gear you want without having to tell her. Hope you have your raingear this afternoon. |
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| Since your bike is a little overweight in mileage I would recommend not switching to olive oil, but to go with safflower oil instead. It is a lot easier on the system and the bike might even lose a few miles in the process.
Also as a bike gets up there in miles, regular riding starts to get hard on the suspension when using nimble motorcycle tires. I recommend you switch to the more "practical" car tire to slow you down a little and be a little easier on your suspension.
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| Chris, I agree with Bill, after 120,000 + miles on her.... if you haven't trained her what gear to be in at the light, it's time to trade her in for a newer, more trainable version... with the upgraded tranny! 
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New Bohemia, VA | sarvbill - 2012-05-09 4:00 PM With all the miles you and Bentley have logged together, I thought she would know what gear you want without having to tell her. Hope you have your raingear this afternoon. Rain gear?? I use my leathers, just takes a few days to dry out. Obviously, my clutch is not the only thing that is slipping.... I used to have senior moments, now it's a way of life.... |
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New Bohemia, VA | wrr1home - 2012-05-09 4:22 PM Chris, I agree with Bill, after 120,000 + miles on her.... if you haven't trained her what gear to be in at the light, it's time to trade her in for a newer, more trainable version... with the upgraded tranny!
I'm hoping by the time the clutch goes I can have a second bike to ride, an Indian, but that is yet to be seen...the bentley will always be in the stable, even if it is in pieces... |
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| Its nice your a live to tell the store but if I was you and your brain is not working I wouldn't leave the house for six months. Have a case of beer deliveries every day and you'll be back to normal in six months. |
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Broken Arrow, OK | Duh, it's obvious you used Amsoil for far too long before switching back. I'm thankful now that I at least get to keep using my Amsoil for another 90K or so before I start seeing any of these problems. THanks for sharing!!!!! |
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