epoxynklr

[citizenkain]

Hi Folks, what happens when I use right from the start high quality synthetic oil ? Some guys say that one should use non-synthetic oil for the first few k miles to let the engine break in. Is that ( still ) true ? Sean [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bogdan Swider]

Citizen Sean, Vey de la Cruz, master engine rebuilder, still recommends using dino for the first 3,000 miles after he puts in rings and/or does tranny work on a klr. On the super high tech modern bikes, I hear, you can use synthetics from the get go. Bogdan

> Hi Folks, > what happens when I use right from the start high quality synthetic oil > ? Some guys say that one should use non-synthetic oil for the first few > k miles to let the engine break in. Is that ( still ) true ? > Sean > >

[TLrydr@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/10/02 3:37:49 PM Central Daylight Time, citizenkain@... writes:

> use non-synthetic oil for the first few k miles to let the engine break in. > Is that ( still ) true ? > Not true, Put the best in there like Mobil 1 15-50 and

ride, Some of the new bikes come with a 1/2 Qt of light weight clear machine oil. AND the shop never drains the snot just adds to it, My KLR came with it and i made them drain it and fill it with Honda oil , Drove home 28 miles drained it a put the good stuff in there,,,, Thats why my bikes so fast, LOL. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[citizenkain]

Hi Mike, I half knew the answer, thanks for the reply. The same advise gets repeated again and again year after year. But the bikes are not BMW-R20s anymore... What about Oil filter ? There's an offer for a metal screen oil filter catching all particles 35micron and up. Does that makes sense ? Maybe together with the www.SuperPlug.com thing ? Sean

----- Original Message ----- From: TLrydr@... To: citizenkain@... Sent: 10 Sep 02, 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] "break in" question In a message dated 9/10/02 3:37:49 PM Central Daylight Time, citizenkain@... writes: use non-synthetic oil for the first few k miles to let the engine break in. Is that ( still ) true ? Not true, Put the best in there like Mobil 1 15-50 and ride, Some of the new bikes come with a 1/2 Qt of light weight clear machine oil. AND the shop never drains the snot just adds to it, My KLR came with it and i made them drain it and fill it with Honda oil , Drove home 28 miles drained it a put the good stuff in there,,,, Thats why my bikes so fast, LOL. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[david gay]

I don't know of a good epoxy, but you could put a small pan containing a pump, and just pump but into your motor. JUst kidding but it would be cheaper than new cases. Regretfully Yours, Dave --------------------------------- Yahoo! - We Remember 9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]