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(07-19-2013, 01:58 PM)wildezt_imp Wrote:
(07-19-2013, 12:43 PM)Nano Tech_imp Wrote:
(07-19-2013, 05:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: glad the instructions could help. This bike is so simple to change oil pn its really hard to mess it up so Im sure you did fine.

Hmmm, Is it any hotter out , where you are now, than when you rode it before? My sources say it came with 10w 40 in it, so if you put 10/40 back in it, there should be no difference in heat the engine emits.

I run GN4 10w40 in mine and it was stinking hot this week riding when we weren't in the mountains. 75 degrees in the mountains, 95 degrees when we came down in the valleys. Wouldn't have wanted to be wearing shorts when riding in the valleys, thats for sure.

Hi Ferret ....I am In Napervile IL and it's quite hot here and I use the exact oil (GN4 10w40 ) that you are referring . Any ways let's see . After all the advices from all of you I think it's nothing to worry abt...I will Plan for a trip tomorrow ... .....
(07-19-2013, 06:14 AM)wildezt_imp Wrote: Nanotech, it might be because you had your shorts on. Air cooled engines gets hot in second , try opening the throttle up while you are cruising for a quick acceleration and you can feel her roaring up and building up some good heat in a flash, she is a big air cooled 4 that's why. nothing to worry about.

Thanks Wildezt ......Very Nice piece of advice .....

NP at all Nano Tech!

(07-19-2013, 01:54 PM)FUZZY_imp Wrote: I know people do but I'll never ride in shorts. Not condemning anyone. Their choice. Boots, gloves, long pants, glasses & lid @ a minimum for me. Even 1/2 mile trip to store.

+100, you never know what comes around that corner, or what flies into your eyes.

NP at all Nano Tech!

(07-19-2013, 01:54 PM)FUZZY_imp Wrote: I know people do but I'll never ride in shorts. Not condemning anyone. Their choice. Boots, gloves, long pants, glasses & lid @ a minimum for me. Even 1/2 mile trip to store.

+100, you never know what comes around that corner, or what flies into your eyes.

Frankly speaking fuzzy/wildezt...I respect all of your advices and will try to stick to them....Just FYI I was wearing helmet...
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oil change - by CA200_imp - 04-29-2013, 03:10 AM
RE: oil change - by ke6hgi_imp - 04-29-2013, 04:26 AM
RE: oil change - by Lord Popgun - 04-29-2013, 05:54 AM
RE: oil change - by CA200_imp - 04-29-2013, 06:19 AM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 04-29-2013, 12:07 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-29-2013, 12:37 PM
RE: oil change - by Flynrider_imp - 04-29-2013, 04:17 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-30-2013, 06:36 AM
RE: oil change - by Lord Popgun - 04-30-2013, 08:15 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-30-2013, 08:37 AM
RE: oil change - by Flynrider_imp - 04-30-2013, 04:09 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 05-05-2013, 09:18 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 05-05-2013, 09:32 AM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 05-05-2013, 09:49 AM
RE: oil change - by Lord Popgun - 05-05-2013, 09:49 AM
RE: oil change - by SUPERCRUZ_imp - 05-05-2013, 10:00 AM
RE: oil change - by CA200_imp - 05-06-2013, 03:46 AM
RE: oil change - by jmc1100_imp - 05-10-2013, 07:18 AM
RE: oil change - by ericespiritu_imp - 05-12-2013, 11:21 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 05-12-2013, 11:37 AM
RE: oil change - by Scoobynut_imp - 05-12-2013, 01:03 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 05-12-2013, 09:34 PM
RE: oil change - by ridesalot_imp - 05-12-2013, 09:53 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 05-13-2013, 12:58 AM
RE: oil change - by Scoobynut_imp - 05-13-2013, 01:10 AM
RE: oil change - by ericespiritu_imp - 05-16-2013, 01:43 AM
RE: oil change - by AZrider_imp - 06-13-2013, 05:04 AM
RE: oil change - by meowguy_imp - 06-13-2013, 05:55 AM
RE: oil change - by FUZZY_imp - 06-13-2013, 07:54 AM
RE: oil change - by dailyrider_imp - 06-28-2013, 10:41 AM
RE: oil change - by ChipBeck_imp - 06-28-2013, 11:48 AM
RE: oil change - by SUPERCRUZ_imp - 06-28-2013, 10:45 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 06-28-2013, 10:47 PM
RE: oil change - by meowguy_imp - 06-29-2013, 06:12 AM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 06-29-2013, 01:08 PM
RE: oil change - by meowguy_imp - 06-29-2013, 09:22 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 06-30-2013, 03:16 AM
RE: oil change - by _imp - 07-04-2013, 10:04 AM
RE: oil change - by dailyrider_imp - 07-06-2013, 12:19 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 07-06-2013, 12:23 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 07-06-2013, 12:41 PM
RE: oil change - by dailyrider_imp - 07-06-2013, 12:41 PM
RE: oil change - by meowguy_imp - 07-06-2013, 07:24 PM
RE: oil change - by CB4ME_imp - 07-07-2013, 01:23 AM
RE: oil change - by Yoyodyne_imp - 07-07-2013, 01:31 AM
RE: oil change - by oldyaler_imp - 07-07-2013, 08:27 AM
RE: oil change - by Nano Tech_imp - 07-18-2013, 01:29 PM
RE: oil change - by furious_blue_imp - 07-18-2013, 11:46 PM
RE: oil change - by Nano Tech_imp - 07-19-2013, 04:16 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 07-19-2013, 04:38 AM
RE: oil change - by Nano Tech_imp - 07-19-2013, 04:53 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 07-19-2013, 05:25 AM
RE: oil change - by wildezt_imp - 07-19-2013, 06:14 AM
RE: oil change - by Nano Tech_imp - 07-19-2013, 12:43 PM
RE: oil change - by FUZZY_imp - 07-19-2013, 01:54 PM
RE: oil change - by wildezt_imp - 07-19-2013, 01:58 PM
RE: oil change - by Nano Tech_imp - 07-19-2013, 04:39 PM
RE: oil change - by Obliviontoad_imp - 07-20-2013, 01:18 PM
RE: oil change - by FUZZY_imp - 07-20-2013, 02:00 PM
RE: oil change - by meowguy_imp - 07-20-2013, 10:51 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 07-20-2013, 11:55 PM
RE: oil change - by Obliviontoad_imp - 07-21-2013, 11:32 AM
RE: oil change - by vfrpaul98_imp - 07-21-2013, 01:14 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 07-21-2013, 01:49 PM
RE: oil change - by Deanohh_imp - 07-21-2013, 02:58 PM
RE: oil change - by Randy B - 07-21-2013, 03:51 PM
RE: oil change - by Flashman_imp - 07-26-2013, 12:34 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 07-26-2013, 12:35 AM
RE: oil change - by Wolverine_imp - 02-08-2015, 11:03 AM
RE: oil change - by Nortoon_imp - 02-09-2015, 02:04 AM
RE: oil change - by Andor_imp - 02-09-2015, 03:38 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 02-09-2015, 03:44 AM
RE: oil change - by ClassicVW_imp - 02-09-2015, 03:52 AM
RE: oil change - by Rboe_imp - 02-09-2015, 07:26 AM
RE: oil change - by Jeephoto_imp - 02-10-2015, 12:12 AM
RE: oil change - by Lord Popgun - 02-10-2015, 12:54 AM
RE: oil change - by ClassicVW_imp - 02-10-2015, 01:15 AM
RE: oil change - by simplest2remember_imp - 04-19-2016, 04:00 PM
RE: oil change - by kmoney_imp - 04-19-2016, 06:20 PM
RE: oil change - by ClassicVW_imp - 04-20-2016, 12:42 AM
RE: oil change - by Riko_imp - 04-23-2016, 12:13 AM
RE: oil change - by Jim21680_imp - 04-23-2016, 12:36 AM
RE: oil change - by Flynrider_imp - 04-23-2016, 11:03 AM
RE: oil change - by Riko_imp - 04-23-2016, 05:52 PM
RE: oil change - by curlyjoe_imp - 04-23-2016, 07:40 PM
RE: oil change - by Riko_imp - 04-23-2016, 07:47 PM
RE: oil change - by Rocky_imp - 04-23-2016, 09:00 PM
RE: oil change - by gbpack89_imp - 04-25-2016, 04:09 PM
RE: oil change - by Riko_imp - 04-25-2016, 09:34 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-25-2016, 10:24 PM
RE: oil change - by Django - 04-25-2016, 10:32 PM
RE: oil change - by redbirds_imp - 04-25-2016, 10:33 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-25-2016, 11:04 PM
RE: oil change - by Riko_imp - 04-26-2016, 02:07 AM
RE: oil change - by kmoney_imp - 04-26-2016, 03:28 AM
RE: oil change - by gbpack89_imp - 04-26-2016, 04:17 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-26-2016, 04:22 AM
RE: oil change - by kmoney_imp - 04-26-2016, 06:30 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-26-2016, 06:33 AM
RE: oil change - by kmoney_imp - 04-26-2016, 06:38 AM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 04-26-2016, 06:39 AM
RE: oil change - by Flynrider_imp - 04-26-2016, 11:34 AM
RE: oil change - by ClassicVW_imp - 04-27-2016, 03:46 AM
RE: oil change - by ryanschillinger_imp - 04-28-2016, 12:56 AM
RE: oil change - by Lord Popgun - 04-28-2016, 01:03 AM
RE: oil change - by TCinNC_imp - 04-28-2016, 01:44 AM
RE: oil change - by ryanschillinger_imp - 04-28-2016, 02:07 AM
RE: oil change - by Rocky_imp - 04-28-2016, 03:35 AM
RE: oil change - by kmoney_imp - 04-28-2016, 04:19 AM
RE: oil change - by redbirds_imp - 04-28-2016, 04:20 AM
RE: oil change - by kennyw - 04-28-2016, 05:19 AM
RE: oil change - by ryanschillinger_imp - 04-28-2016, 05:52 PM
RE: oil change - by 0011bc_imp - 04-29-2016, 12:54 AM
RE: oil change - by ClassicVW_imp - 04-29-2016, 01:14 AM
RE: oil change - by quail_imp - 05-05-2016, 11:48 AM
RE: oil change - by Ulvetanna_imp - 05-05-2016, 12:42 PM
RE: oil change - by Cormanus - 05-05-2016, 02:19 PM
RE: oil change - by Ulvetanna_imp - 05-06-2016, 12:54 AM
RE: oil change - by riceburner_imp - 08-02-2016, 08:31 AM
RE: oil change - by postoak_imp - 08-02-2016, 11:45 AM
RE: oil change - by BayAreaRick_imp - 08-02-2016, 01:47 PM
RE: oil change - by the Ferret - 08-02-2016, 06:25 PM

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