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Post by ta2smitty on Jun 3, 2008 21:22:47 GMT -5
Does the engine oil always look like chocolate syrup? Or does it slowly lighten up over time?
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jun 4, 2008 0:24:40 GMT -5
When it's fresh it doesn't. After a while it gets dark.
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Post by chanito on Jun 4, 2008 6:07:04 GMT -5
Does the engine oil always look like chocolate syrup? Or does it slowly lighten up over time? Do an oil change and once in a while go for long rides, it seems like your scooter need to get rid of some contaminats in it, due to short trips  |
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Post by kairesq on Jun 8, 2008 13:42:29 GMT -5
I live in oregon now where the weather is normaly moderate temp. I am moving to Texas where it will be very hot and humid. What oil is recommended for those temps down there? YOur opinions would be great.. Thanks
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Post by mid30 on Jun 16, 2008 23:17:50 GMT -5
how much oil do you put in it at change time?
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jun 17, 2008 1:05:26 GMT -5
.6 litres. .7 if you clean the filter.
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Post by finippino on Sept 5, 2008 17:44:52 GMT -5
I am new to all of this and I am about to do my first oil change. I was reading the Manual and it says to use 10w30. I've been reading some of the posts and many have stated to use 10w40. I live in Michigan. Also the manual requires you to use a torque wrench. Do I really need to go buy one of these?
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Post by timmerflyer on Sept 6, 2008 19:27:01 GMT -5
I used 10w-30 in my last oil change doesn't seem to hurt it. About the torque wrench you don't need it, but be very careful when putting it in. Because it has aluminum threads they can strip very easy. So what I do is put it in finger tight and then put a wrench on it and get it a little tighters but not a ton maybe like a flat or 2.
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Post by finippino on Sept 24, 2008 21:55:30 GMT -5
So is the oil that HOnda recommends, Pro Honda GN4, for wet clutch? The reason why I ask, is that I went to the local auto shop and asked the guy if they carry Pro Honda GN4 motorcycle oil. He said no but gave me the Valvoline 10w40 motorcycle oil which he says is the equivalent. Now the oil is for wet clutch, is this ok to use also?
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Post by drteeth1976 on Sept 26, 2008 0:44:22 GMT -5
Does the engine oil always look like chocolate syrup? Or does it slowly lighten up over time? Do an oil change and once in a while go for long rides, it seems like your scooter need to get rid of some contaminats in it, due to short trips So short drives are not great for it? Typically I only drive 1.5 to 2 miles at a time. Back and forth to work and thats it. |
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Post by Sunapee on Oct 1, 2008 9:43:46 GMT -5
I would describe ordinary old oil as "black coffee" color. The only time I described oil as looking like Chocolate syrup was a Chevy blazer I had, with a slow head gasket leak. The antifreeze makes oil look like Chocolate syrup. You can check this by looking for bubbling antifreeze in your reserve tank.
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delslo
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Post by delslo on Oct 1, 2008 20:15:27 GMT -5
chocolate syrup to me is thick... blow head isnt thick as syrup... syrup to me is sludge... not changing your oil regularly.
chocolate milkshake is fluffy... thick enough for a straw but not thick enough for a spoon... milkshake like is a blown head gasket...
Its all in the eyes of the beholder... or pics if ya post em
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Post by chanito on Oct 2, 2008 18:39:30 GMT -5
 Now i am in the mood for a Chololate milkshake 
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Post by delslo on Oct 2, 2008 18:42:57 GMT -5
Steak and Shake! Best part... If you wear your bike gear and helmet in there... The hotties go wild... sigh... If they only new I have a 1/10th of the displacement of and avg bike... sigh
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Post by chanito on Oct 2, 2008 18:47:53 GMT -5
Steak and Shake! Best part... If you wear your bike gear and helmet in there... The hotties go wild... sigh... If they only new I have a 1/10th of the displacement of and avg bike... sigh I better do not go there as the wife is also coming on her Metro and having wild hotties around makes her moody and then i get in trouble  |
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delslo
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Post by delslo on Oct 2, 2008 19:05:44 GMT -5
understand... girls are loveable and soft til they get pissy... then they become little devils
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Oct 2, 2008 19:16:16 GMT -5
But if you go to the Cook Out in a wedding dress, they'll give you food for free.
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Post by delslo on Oct 2, 2008 19:17:50 GMT -5
Sorry dude... Im not wearing a wedding dress on a red scooter that only goes 45 just for free food
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Oct 2, 2008 19:21:43 GMT -5
Sorry dude... Im not wearing a wedding dress on a red scooter that only goes 45 just for free food Don't worry... I don't think the Cook Out is worth eating for free. |
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Post by chanito on Oct 3, 2008 6:00:27 GMT -5
But if you go to the Cook Out in a wedding dress, they'll give you food for free. Picturing you, riding Ryoko to a cook out wearing a wedding dress is disturbing, i do not want to go out for a milkshake anymore |
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