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    How many of you ride in the rain?

    Originally Posted By: ChristianReske I dont like it. Its the bad vision that i hate most. Me too. I don't worry too much when commuting but long rides under rain is miserable. Last year I did a 2-day ride. 2 days soaked. Not so fun.
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    Honda Transalp 700 valve cover pics

    Ok just finished the rear head. Now some decent pics
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    Honda Transalp 700 valve cover pics

    hbp: Actually it is F.I. so yes throttle body has to be removed. Everything is so tight. Did you noticed I had to slip the fan aside?
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    Honda Transalp 700 valve cover pics

    The bike has 50,000km and never did a valve clearance check since 13,000km when I bought it. Well, all needed adjustment. They all read 0,10mm. OEM specs IN 0,15mm EX 0,20mm
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    Unchain my bike... or so I thought...

    Nice job. Failure or not. Still a great job
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    Older Bikes With Low Miles

    Originally Posted By: BusyLittleShop Not only did I buy a 4 year old bike with low miles... I bought it from Juan Ruiz inside a dusty Mall down in Tijuana Mexico... the whole story was published in MCN... What a great history sir. Nice!!
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    20w50 5w20 blend

    Quote JASO T903 Implementation Manual Quote: In recent years, engine oils for 4-wheel vehicles have tended toward lower viscosity and lower friction to achieve better fuel economy. There are concerns that such low friction and low viscosity oils, when used in motorcycles, may cause clutch...
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    2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL650A L3 - Motorex 4T 15W50

    ^ blackstone said "not unusual" Nice report. BTW I wish I could find some cheap 15w50 where i am. Try 8,500km next if you dont bother ending up with 30wt. thanks for sharing
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    '11 Honda Transalp 700 | 3.2K mi | Petrobras 15w40

    Originally Posted By: sunruh this oil is almost a 20wt everything looks good except iron. which i would guess is tranny gears. maybe more starting or shifting this oci? unusual shifting? hmm maybe. Back on March went for 2-day trip into several unknown roads dang my left foot worked like never...
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    '11 Honda Transalp 700 | 3.2K mi | Petrobras 15w40

    Previous samples were both 10w30 mc oil. Titanium is from the previous fill (not sent for analysis) since the bottle said "with titanium technology" I'll stick with this oil. Shifting was really smooth the entire interval. I was kind of disappointed how it sheared a lot though. I ride it 95%...
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    2009 Suzuki SV650 - Rotella T 15W40 at 2250 miles

    Originally Posted By: sunruh the fuel is why the flash is only 385 and the susvis is low as well. while the typical wear metals are showing it still breaking in, i gotta wonder where titanium of 3 is coming from? Maybe an additive from previous fill?
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    WET SUMP

    Stay away from energy conserving and you're golden.
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    2001 Honda Valkyrie - Shell 15w/40 Conventional

    Originally Posted By: RevRider I am very pleased with the report having determined the reason for the elevated wear on Iron and Copper using the Mobil 1 oil was a result of the numerous starts of the engine as I listed in some earlier posts. I guess this confirms most wears of an engine is at...
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    10w30 vs 15w40 first impressions

    Already did that Bror Jace. Good stuff for no more than 2500mi when shifting becomes notchy. Shifting quality seems to be related with viscosity so I expect to run a longer OCI with 40wt. Yep you're right. For example this autopart where I buy oils there is few 10w30 on the shelf. It would be...
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    10w30 vs 15w40 first impressions

    bike in my sig recommended oil 10w30 sj jaso-ma no matter what temps. Guess who sells it. Decide to try a cheap conventional HDEO 15w40 CI-4/SL. 3 liters jug for R$ 39 (stands for +- 13USD). At first i was afraid but hey it is just oil heh. Clutch is fun now i mean it doesnt grab that much like...
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