01-03-2014, 03:29 AM
No, don't watch it and have not heard of it. We used it because the engine needs oil but during the break in period all sorts of crud is washed out or worn out of the engine. Basically it's a flushing oil. By definition any oil you use first is going to be a break in oil. Does sound like the shop got screwed; hard to tell without all the facts (wrong viscosity for example). On the current generation of Moto Guzzi's, if you don't use synthetic 10W60 (I think the weight is correct) it can lead to problems. "Proven" by cheap Guzzi owners running the wrong weight in their bikes and running into problems; which are corrected by the use of proper weight oil. Some of these modern engines place unique burdens on oil and the owner/operator would be wise to follow the manufactures recommendations to avoid expensive problems.
A stuck lifter. Dang!
A stuck lifter. Dang!