 Non Synthetic Oil? OK?
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Complete Newb
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Is it ok? I put in Valvoline Motorcycle Oil with "superior wet clutch protection." Should I have used a synthetic or semi synthetic?
I've read about a billion oil posts and thought it would just be easier to ask.
I've always just used regular automotive oil and put 10's of thousands of miles on my previous bikes and never had a problem. I beat the heck out of them too as they were sportbikes and they were fine, but the Triumph i'm wanting to do what's best.
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Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
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You might send dinqua a pm on this. I'm sure he will know the answer.
M
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Id go with what the service manual says...synthetic after the first 500 miles.
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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They ALL work, even Racetrac's cheap stuff.
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Loquacious
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Oh boy !!!!! Here we go again.  Just use what the manual says. 
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I live in the sun downunder
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I live in the sun downunder
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Do I get the impression this is another oil thread. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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I'm sure it'll be fine Sean. Just be sure to change it at least every 3,000 miles.
You might want to use full synthetic for one of your oil changes though to see if it feels any different. Easier shifting etc.
We await your future report.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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Do I get the impression this is another oil thread.
NO! THIS IS NOT ANOTHER OIL THREAD!!!  But, I would use the stock ENGINE LUBRICANT that is reccommended or, as lots of the smart fella's around here argue about, a synthetic at the very least. This is what the motor's design requires and the money saved with ordinary oil is not worth the potential problems, real or imagined.
Fidelis et Fortis
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Adjunct
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With respect to those who urge you to follow the manual's rec and use syn oil; I'm using dino - Valvoline motorcycle oil (drum roll, please)- with no probs, no loss of gas mileage, no problem (or changes) with the transmission. Do it. Tell us how it goes, like someone said change it in 3,000 miles and enjoy the money you saved!
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Worn Saddle
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You might send dinqua a pm on this. I'm sure he will know the answer.
M
Funny guy there mike, funny lookin! 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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