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    Oil's affect on motorcycle gear shift feel?

    Originally Posted By: Atesz792 Originally Posted By: Noidly1 "Shear" is when the molecule chain is broken down leaving multiple fractions of that chain making the oil thinner. It doesn't matter what grade/viscosity/multi/straight an oil is, all oils will shear when their threshold has been...
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    Oil's affect on motorcycle gear shift feel?

    One thing I have noticed here is that there hasn't been any discussion regarding how slick a given oil is or how much it cushions. As for the Valvoline line of moto oils, I have to agree that it is some good stuff. One thing I have noticed is the smell it has. Could it be Fish oil that I am...
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    Oil's affect on motorcycle gear shift feel?

    Originally Posted By: Atesz792 What I'd be interested in is how a monograde (that would practically not shear) would hold up in a shared sump bike. I'm tempted to try something like the Eni i-Sigma Monograde line sometime in the future. My manual calls for API SF or SG (yes, 2004 engine)...
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