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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #50 on: December 31, 2012, 10:38:08 AM »
Wait.... i got it.

We need an official 'popcorn thread'.
All the popcorn pics there are.
Lots of trainwreck pics too.

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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #51 on: December 31, 2012, 02:35:41 PM »
Quote from: KeithB on December 31, 2012, 05:12:51 AM
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I use it during new acquisition engine trials, before switching to a synthetic blend.
Terry, have you found that the shifting is any different when you change up to synthetic or synth blends?
Or does it vary with each bike?


Nah, that wasn't me Keith, you quoted something that Lloyd said. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #52 on: December 31, 2012, 05:47:04 PM »
this thread is now officialy a .....
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #53 on: December 31, 2012, 06:00:21 PM »
I understand that we are host to a couple of world-class trolls here, what I don't understand is motive. What's to be gained by trolling? Nobody is paid to post. Could someone please enlighten me?
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #54 on: December 31, 2012, 08:42:18 PM »
Quote from: Deltarider on December 31, 2012, 10:08:46 AM
"Our forum is addicted to oil" (George W. Shoe)

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cam bearings seizing
Cam bearings? Where?

 The cam runs direct in the head, ergo, that is the cam bearing
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Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #55 on: December 31, 2012, 09:34:38 PM »
Just picked up a 73 cb500 yesterday after 9 hours drive round trip. Tinkering with maintenance and adjustment today, what oil should I use? Hmm......
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #56 on: January 01, 2013, 02:09:54 AM »
Quote from: grasscutter on December 31, 2012, 10:38:08 AM
Wait.... i got it.

We need an official 'popcorn thread'.
All the popcorn pics there are.
Lots of trainwreck pics too.

Good times!

After reading in SSDB the correct term should be "Poopcorn".
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #57 on: January 01, 2013, 04:55:17 AM »
I believe theaters use peanut oil.  I asked the kid behind the counter and that is what he said.  I declare it fact after this exhaustive research.  OK, what oil to use in a SOHC ? I like the oil that is on sale, or free. How do you get free oil?  When I buy a project it always comes with a crankcase full of free oil.  I have done this with outboard motors, cars, trucks, and the occasional weed whacker, although the weed whacker oil has to be "reclaimed" by letting the gasoline evaporate.  (petrol for you wankers) I do know one thing, if you put 2 stroke oil into the crankcase of a 4 stroke lawn mower you will get to see the piston through a hole in the crankcase in a few minutes running time.  I hope this settles the oil controversy.......... Happy New Year.
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #58 on: January 01, 2013, 08:31:23 AM »
Quote from: roach carver on December 31, 2012, 10:34:51 AM
Baby oil from fresh sqeezed babies. Its a renewable resource so I get a tax credit for being soylent green.

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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #59 on: January 01, 2013, 09:37:55 AM »
Quote from: crazypj on December 31, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Quote from: Deltarider on December 31, 2012, 10:08:46 AM
"Our forum is addicted to oil" (George W. Shoe)

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cam bearings seizing
Cam bearings? Where?

 The cam runs direct in the head, ergo, that is the cam bearing

You do know he was joking, right?

**And Deltarider:...wow.  Proud of ya!  You made a sarcastic joke.  See how much more fun the oil / popcorn threads can be now?

****Although this thread has lost its steam.  It needs the yin and the yang.  That makes the threads hilarious when someone comes along and still thinks the OP was asking a serious question!  Ha. 

Goodtimes.
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #60 on: January 01, 2013, 12:22:12 PM »
The OP is bush league. If you want to witness a true pro, check out Jason's threads.
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #61 on: January 01, 2013, 12:24:45 PM »
Jason?
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #62 on: January 01, 2013, 04:04:23 PM »
Quote from: Rigid on January 01, 2013, 04:55:17 AM
I believe theaters use peanut oil.  I asked the kid behind the counter and that is what he said.  I declare it fact after this exhaustive research.  OK, what oil to use in a SOHC ? I like the oil that is on sale, or free. How do you get free oil?  When I buy a project it always comes with a crankcase full of free oil.  I have done this with outboard motors, cars, trucks, and the occasional weed whacker, although the weed whacker oil has to be "reclaimed" by letting the gasoline evaporate.  (petrol for you wankers) I do know one thing, if you put 2 stroke oil into the crankcase of a 4 stroke lawn mower you will get to see the piston through a hole in the crankcase in a few minutes running time.  I hope this settles the oil controversy.......... Happy New Year.

Only wankers listen to kids who work in movie theatres, everybody knows that movie theatre popcorn is cooked in Coconut oil, with artificial butter flavorings. Peanut oil? Ridiculous! ;D 
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #63 on: January 01, 2013, 04:07:33 PM »
Jason41987. Reels dozens in every time. Hasn't reported back on how the alternator output boost went. Or anything else.
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« Reply #64 on: January 01, 2013, 04:14:19 PM »





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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #65 on: January 02, 2013, 12:40:51 AM »
Thanks for the info guys.... Bike seems to perform well with synthetic but haven't tried it with conventional yet. Replacing head gasket tomorrow and clutch work. Its going to be a good day.... Can't wait to take some insane photos with my ride as soon as she's looking and behaving her best.
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #66 on: January 02, 2013, 02:35:43 AM »
whats the best camera for that sort of shot?
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #67 on: January 02, 2013, 03:55:57 AM »
Quote from: dave500 on January 02, 2013, 02:35:43 AM
whats the best camera for that sort of shot?
I have been using this one for years for my bike but my wife finally talked me into one of these new fancy ones where I can actually get my picture in my hand quicker. Its like totally awesome.   ;) 
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« Reply #68 on: January 02, 2013, 03:57:18 AM »
JEEPERS!only my doctor has one of those!
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #69 on: January 02, 2013, 05:46:05 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on January 02, 2013, 03:55:57 AM
Quote from: dave500 on January 02, 2013, 02:35:43 AM
whats the best camera for that sort of shot?
I have been using this one for years for my bike but my wife finally talked me into one of these new fancy ones where I can actually get my picture in my hand quicker. Its like totally awesome.   ;)

Do you actually own/use the Deardorf? Nice view cam, they are highly regarded. I use a lowly Shen Hao 4x5.  ;)
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #70 on: January 02, 2013, 06:58:49 AM »
Quote from: Bob Wessner on January 02, 2013, 05:46:05 AM
Quote from: ekpent on January 02, 2013, 03:55:57 AM
Quote from: dave500 on January 02, 2013, 02:35:43 AM
whats the best camera for that sort of shot?
I have been using this one for years for my bike but my wife finally talked me into one of these new fancy ones where I can actually get my picture in my hand quicker. Its like totally awesome.   ;)

Do you actually own/use the Deardorf? Nice view cam, they are highly regarded. I use a lowly Shen Hao 4x5.  ;)
No Bob,I am not a camera collector per say,put that up as a pun. An antique dealer friend of mine has as one of his specialties good knowledge on antique and older cameras and have been impressed with some of his sales results.  Are you into the old camera/photography scene ?
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #71 on: January 02, 2013, 09:35:39 AM »
Quote from: grasscutter on January 01, 2013, 09:37:55 AM
Quote from: crazypj on December 31, 2012, 08:42:18 PM
Quote from: Deltarider on December 31, 2012, 10:08:46 AM
"Our forum is addicted to oil" (George W. Shoe)

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cam bearings seizing
Cam bearings? Where?

 The cam runs direct in the head, ergo, that is the cam bearing

You do know he was joking, right?

**And Deltarider:...wow.  Proud of ya!  You made a sarcastic joke.  See how much more fun the oil / popcorn threads can be now?



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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #72 on: January 02, 2013, 10:44:52 AM »
Funny, this projection of sarcasm. I myself am not ware of any sarcasm. It was just a question. For instance: I do not know the CB360, whether it has cam bearings or not. The only thing I know for sure is the 500/550 don't have them. See? Sarcasm? To much honour. Could it be your diet of popcorn?
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #73 on: January 02, 2013, 11:41:12 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on January 02, 2013, 06:58:49 AM
No Bob,I am not a camera collector per say,put that up as a pun. An antique dealer friend of mine has as one of his specialties good knowledge on antique and older cameras and have been impressed with some of his sales results.  Are you into the old camera/photography scene ?

Not a collector though I have several Nikons dating to the 60's and a relatively new 4x5 view cam. I guess I 'm one of a few remaining film shooters. I prefer black and white actually.
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Re: Synthetic or regular?
« Reply #74 on: January 02, 2013, 02:51:30 PM »
Quote from: gregripko on January 02, 2013, 12:40:51 AM
Thanks for the info guys.... Bike seems to perform well with synthetic but haven't tried it with conventional yet. Replacing head gasket tomorrow and clutch work. Its going to be a good day.... Can't wait to take some insane photos with my ride as soon as she's looking and behaving her best.

Stop talking.
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