lesson for the beginner

[Russell Scott]

Paul, when I keep my RPM's under 5500, it consumes very little oil. Over that, and it acts like a drunken sailor. R

----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Dent" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 1:31 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: how many miles until synthetic > > I was told by the parts guy at the local honda shop to wait about > 3k > > miles before switching > > > I've heard the same thing. But frankly, the way my KLR consumes oil > at freeway speeds (nearly 1 qt./1K miles), I doubt I'll ever put > synthetic into it. > > Paul > A16 > 01 M750 'G' > SF, CA > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[dooden]

Thats right synth oil tastes funny on salads, but extra virgin oil is pretty darn good. Dooden A15 Green Ape Oh ya I would wait until 3~5K before using synth also, but I also have no intentions to use synth oil anyway, not when a gallon of Delvac 1300 15w40 is $4.88 at Wallyworld.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Russell Niesz wrote: > oil is not oil, there are significant differences between synthetic and mineral oil and their respective abilities to lubricate and cool. > > Russ > > On Wednesday, October 08, 2003, at 08:26AM, Chris wrote: > > >Is anyone else snickering at this? > > > >I think 3k is fine; what's the rush? Oil is oil. > > > >Now when you get talking armed bears and cops, that's a whole other > >thing. > > > >> I was told not to break my motor in using synthetic oil. I now have > >> just over 1200 miles on her and am wondering how long I should wait > >> before I switch to synthetic. > >> > >> I was told by the parts guy at the local honda shop to wait about 3k > >> miles before switching, but in general I have come to not trust their > >> opinion. > >> > >> > >> What do you guys think? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Russ > >> > >> > >> List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > >> courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >> Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > >> DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > >> > >> > >> > >> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > >> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >> > >> > > > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > >

[Alan L Henderson]

>I am wondering whether or not to ask him to pay for the broken lever >and scratched up front radiator guard? > >Any opinions? > >Kevin >

Anyone that asks to ride or drive something is accepting some responsibility for what happens to the vehicle during the time they are riding or driving it. If he had any sense he would have apologized profusely as soon as he got off the bike and offered to pay all damages and then apologized several more times while assuring you he really did mean the part about paying for damages. In parting he should have derided himself for being so stupid and told you to send him the bill. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa one should accept responsibility for their actions