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[BlackBike]

thanks for the report 2lz. How is your brother doing with his?

Our president would tell you that a 230 mile ride on the rx3 stock seat would be cruel and unusual punishment for isis.

[dpl096]

Originally Posted by Ron B

I called CSC and talked to the mechanic and he told me to go ahead and switch to the full synthetic at the 250 service. I asked what he recomended and of the 2 one was what I used in my ultra classic (castrol 20/50 full synthetic designed for harly on the front). after about 75 miles I couldnt believe how much it quieted down and the shifting got smoother. I have no problem finding nuetral. Congrats on the tag btw.

Good info Ron. I've got Mobil sitting in the garage waiting to go in at 500 but if my shifting doesnt smooth out after a couple hundred miles of it I'm gonna switch to something else. I'm at 250 and am tempted to change out now.

[Ron B]

Originally Posted by dpl096

Good info Ron. I've got Mobil sitting in the garage waiting to go in at 500 but if my shifting doesnt smooth out after a couple hundred miles of it I'm gonna switch to something else. I'm at 250 and am tempted to change out now.

page 40 on the service CD says first oil change at 250 mi.

[dpl096]

Originally Posted by Ron B

page 40 on the service CD says first oil change at 250 mi.

Glad you said something Ron ... I had it in my head it was 500. I'll get to it today

[2LZ]

Good info Ron! Thanks. Unfortunately, I didn't get the manual with both bikes but it is available online at CSC. I need to download it.

I did my first oil change when I got it at about 85 miles on the clock, so I'm kind of "ahead of the game" at the moment. I think I'll start nosing around for some synth now. Our mini-Walmart in town has a very small selection of oils and nothing for motorcycles except the 15/40 stuff I grabbed.