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I was in the stealership yesterday - and they had Mobil 1 motorcycle oil for - gasp - $12.95/quart ! Yikes ! Is it that expensive everywhere ? I thought it retailed for about $6.

Yeah, think of the puppies ! I definitely would have missed that - no wonder I come to the board for advice ! Seriously, I'm either going with Mobil 1 motorcycle oil or Amsoil - and if it comes down to saving the puppies, I'll use the Amsoil. But I've heard that if you switch too soon, the motor never gets fully broken in, along the lines that bartonmd suggests. But from a shifting standpoint, it sounds like the synthetics are superior to the dino's. What brought this all up was that yesterday, I put about 200 miles on the bird. First longish ride of the year. One time when shifting from 5th to 6th, I had it not fully engage the gear and pop out. Not sure if they synthetic would have made any difference, but it got me thinking about the comments on how much improved the box is with they non-dino oil.

Ok - I'm convinced that I need to put pure synthetic into my '03 - and I'm not even going to mention what brand in order to avoid another of a long list of 'which oil is best' threads. I've searched the site looking but can't see to find any information on how many miles should be on the bike before switching from dino oil to synthetic. I've got about 2500, and am ready for the improved shifting that synthetic is supposed to bring. Thanks -

Got it after I emailed him. Decided against it - going with the 5300k kit. Can't wait !

You got confirmation ? I didn't get anything -

Well, just paypal'ed this guy - hoping that I snuck in under the 10/14 wire on this deal. We'll see. Ordered pair of 5300K bulbs - hope to be zapping bugs soon !

No wonder I couldn't find it here !

You might check the aim of the light. There was an article someplace on here that I can't seem to locate that talked about how high the cutoff of the low beam should be on a wall 15 or so feet in front of the bike. I checked my stock light and it was at least 2 inches low. After adjusting this to the number in the post I can't find the light was much more effective, even with the standard headlights. Anyone else remember the post I'm thinking of ?

Thanks John - I appreciate the offer, but I've got one on the way. I do plan on spending some time looking around at bike shops in Orlando. I really wish I could have my bike down there while I was there ! Thanks again - Greg

That looks great - I like how it looks against the yellow. I'm all ears for install tips - unfortunately, I leave for six weeks in Orlando tonight and won't get to install it until I get back, so if you have any advice you can give me before I have it in hand, I'd really appreciate it - Thanks ! Greg

Thanks Demon - Looks like I'm going to go with that unit based on what I'm hearing. I'll get it installed and post some pictures !! Greg

I still think I like the thought of carbon fiber - but I'll only really know if I get one. That looks like a nice unit - BTW, your avatar kind of gives me the creeps.....

From what I can tell, the CarboTech products look first class. Do you have any experience with the fit ? That is what I'm most concerned with. I hadn't considered gloss black - I'd kind of assumed the look of carbon fiber - real or not - would look pretty good on a black XX. I think I prefer the real CF if I can get it and it fits well -

I'm looking for advice or recommendations of a carbon fiber tank protector. Does anyone have any that they would recommend or steer clear of ? Thanks - Greg

Those are some loud ass pipes ! What is up with that ?