Synth oil in 86 VF500 HELP !!

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  1. Shawn Moynihan

    Shawn Moynihan New Member

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    Hey all,

    I just needed to ask this question. I JUST bought this VF500, AND SHE'S MINT !! I took her home and got her ready for the Oyster Run here in Washington. Problem is I had NO idea that Synthetics were bad for her. I just read on the older posts that she likely won't like it. Well, I have ridden her for about 150 miles in 2 days and she's getting notchy and clutch slippage is starting between 1 and 2. Also coming home tonight from my brother's it went into a neutral between 5th and 6th. I started really sweating !!

    Is it to late to switch over to regular oil ? Have I really screwed up ?
    Is there possibly damage allready occuring ?
    I sure hope that I did not destroy her.

    Shawn M.
     
    Shawn Moynihan, Oct 1, 2008
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    No, just switch back to regular oil.

    BZ
     
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    The thing with synths in older rides is the possibility of it starting a leak. Dunno about your other issues. I would say if it were me, I would run Golden Spectro Synth/Dino blend. Maybe you need to drain and replace for piece of mind.

    Good luck,
    MD
     
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