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Old 06-17-08, 11:42 AM
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BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

Yes my Buell has a dipstick. I have recently changed to 20w50 motorcycle/atv grade Royal Purple synthetic oil. (maybe 1500MI ago) I noticed it sounding noisier than normal and decided to check the oil asuming it was a little low (common). The oil level was where it should be but I notice bubbles on the edges of the dipstick. It was not foamy but enough to draw a concern.

Does anyone think that the oil may have broken down already? It is air cooled and i rode the hell out of it during our almost 100 degree weekend a couple of weeks ago. Something just isnt right.

Has anyone else had this type of trouble with Royal Purple?

Thanks!
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Old 06-17-08, 12:24 PM
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

I LOVE when someone blows bubbles on my dipstick... :









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Old 06-17-08, 01:33 PM
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

My XB12SS had the exact same problem w/ the Royal Purple, changed back to Mobil 1 V-Twin and problem solved. Dont know if it was the oil, but if not, it was quite the coincidence.

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Old 06-17-08, 04:40 PM
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

Maybe a quick call to the manufacture who made the oil?
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Old 06-17-08, 06:56 PM
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

I was almost afraid to click on this thread...thought it might be an STD problem!
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

I tried the royal purple and found it made my bike noisier, also changed it to the spectro-4 that I had been using problem solved
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Old 06-17-08, 08:35 PM
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Re: BUBBLES ON DIPSTICK

Rotella T ... FTW
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Old 06-17-08, 10:25 PM
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BUBBLES is not as hot as she used to be
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