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A scooter tire doesn't need to "stick" as much in a high speed turn. Don't compromise on your tires! Your life is riding on them.

Originally Posted By: skippy The study of what happens across a plug gap mainly involves plasma physics. It's also why secondary waveform analysis can be so valuable. I'll also say that, next to oil, "performance" ignition components are probably one of biggest scams perpetrated on an...

If you want your new rings to seat, you do.

If you mean the Victorys, I sure don't recall anything entry level about their pricing. I looked at them a couple years ago when I was in the market for a new bike and I remember thinking they were priced about the same as a comparable Harley. The previous Indians were just to expensive for the...

I just shot a lil Seafoam Deep Creep in mine. My cousin uses some kind of dry graphite Lupe with a needle applicator.

Yep Right beside Hoppes #9.

As a teenager I detailed cars for a dealer that sold classics at the local Kruse Auction (now Auctions America) over in Auburn, IN. We used Simple Green and hot water and a wheel brush. Used a shop vac to suck the moisture up and then rubbed it out with a towel. Did a good job and I like the...

Originally Posted By: scurvy Originally Posted By: carwreck Do you want insult to lock this thread ? Pointing out logical or reading fallacies are not insults. Originally Posted By: carwreck OP question "Did i find an alternative additive?" in general is about using air tool oil to replace oil...

First off let me say that tho I haven't been here long, I enjoy this site, as I'm very anal about the oil I run in my vehicles. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on this. This past weekend me and a couple friends went to a speed shop where one friend bought a bottle of ZDDP additive (at my advice)...

It's for a Harley. I kind of figured the wet clutch compatibility would be the main difference. I looked at RL's tech sheets and the V-twin had values listed for zinc, phosphorus and moly levels where the other did not. It also had a bit higher flashpoint. There was a $3 difference. Maybe I...

I tried. They must not be in on Saturday. I went with the V-twin. Looks like a lil higher flash point, clutch compatibility and $3 price increase was the only noticeable difference, but it gave me a warm fuzzy feeling because it said V-twin on the label. Lol

Can anyone tell me the difference between the V-twin 20-50 and the auto 20-50 synthetic other than being wet clutch compatible? ...and are they compatible?

I ran Mobil 1 V-twin in my Roadstar 1700 and after 50k miles, she still ran like day one. It's a good choice. I ran the Mobile filter also. A word of advice. Keep your steering stem bearings greased. Yamaha used white lithium in there and it'll wash out and the bearings'll go to hel. I installed...

After so many suggested Rotella, here and elsewhere, I went with that. Adjusted the clutch while I was in there. I can feel a definite improvement in clutch and shifter feel. Even better, I can get it across the road from me for less than 4 bucks. Thanks guys.

I'm not sure I understand, aren't automatic trans made of wet clutch packs? Harley aftermarket clutch makers recommend ATF.