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Pappy1 · 05-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Just had my first 25 hour service done......sure made a difference on how it runs....I ask the dealer what was up and he said sometimes its the break in oil in them...kinda causes a lag in the tranny.....slight lag in response now that it has ..new reg. oil in it should perform better....must be true....on a slight incline....I can stand it straight up now on the back wheels...

aaron_c · 05-02-2008, 02:26 PM

Sounds like I need to do the same thing you did, because I believe our setups are near identical (as far as tires and wheels). What oil did you use, and what are you in (D1, D2, ESP/gear) when you were able to wheelie it?

MACH · 05-02-2008, 03:00 PM

I did the first service myself and put in Synthetic Amsoil in and adjusted the valve and it ripped after that. I can pull wheelies without standing on the racks. 2wd normal drive, lean back hammer the gas and ride as far as you want. I LOVE IT!

aaron_c · 05-02-2008, 03:58 PM

I tried it just now, I have to be in low and stand on the extended part of the rear rack to get it off the ground much. I didn't have much room to see if it would hold the front end up more than a 1-1.5 seconds though.

Pappy1 · 05-02-2008, 04:51 PM

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Sounds like I need to do the same thing you did, because I believe our setups are near identical (as far as tires and wheels). What oil did you use, and what are you in (D1, D2, ESP/gear) when you were able to wheelie it?

D1 2wd

it was ever the dealer put in it.....but did make it better....not sure on what kind

aaron_c · 05-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Our oil was changed around 150 miles ago, my dad took it to the dealership, I just didn't know it. I think they just put the Honda oil in it. I was hoping I could change to synthetic and get a little more pep out of it, but oh well- maybe next time lol.

degerman · 05-04-2008, 03:53 AM

im not sure i follow you ...do you mean that switching to synthetic makes it stronger?

JWJR · 05-04-2008, 10:18 AM

no it makes it shift better and run smoother

degerman · 05-04-2008, 02:09 PM

ok thanks

jjn56 · 05-05-2008, 12:23 PM

If you had a valve job on your first service then that is probably what gave you the power increase not the oil. If the valves are out of wack that will rob power.

05-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pappy1 Honda Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atoka, Tennessee Posts: 175	WOW Just had my first 25 hour service done......sure made a difference on how it runs....I ask the dealer what was up and he said sometimes its the break in oil in them...kinda causes a lag in the tranny.....slight lag in response now that it has ..new reg. oil in it should perform better....must be true....on a slight incline....I can stand it straight up now on the back wheels...

05-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
aaron_c Honda Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crossett, Arkansas Posts: 301	Sounds like I need to do the same thing you did, because I believe our setups are near identical (as far as tires and wheels). What oil did you use, and what are you in (D1, D2, ESP/gear) when you were able to wheelie it? __________________ 2006 Honda Rubicon- Olive Green 26x10-12" ITP Mud Lites 12" ITP 112SS wheels Larger rear rack Diamond Plate boot guards Mile Marker PE2500 Winch

05-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
MACH Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Forest Lake, MN Posts: 72	I did the first service myself and put in Synthetic Amsoil in and adjusted the valve and it ripped after that. I can pull wheelies without standing on the racks. 2wd normal drive, lean back hammer the gas and ride as far as you want. I LOVE IT! __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon 27" ITP Mudlite 12" ITP SS Alloy 112 wheels HL Lift HL Springs Warn XT25 with synthetic rope.

05-02-2008, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
aaron_c Honda Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crossett, Arkansas Posts: 301	I tried it just now, I have to be in low and stand on the extended part of the rear rack to get it off the ground much. I didn't have much room to see if it would hold the front end up more than a 1-1.5 seconds though. __________________ 2006 Honda Rubicon- Olive Green 26x10-12" ITP Mud Lites 12" ITP 112SS wheels Larger rear rack Diamond Plate boot guards Mile Marker PE2500 Winch

05-02-2008, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
aaron_c Honda Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crossett, Arkansas Posts: 301	Our oil was changed around 150 miles ago, my dad took it to the dealership, I just didn't know it. I think they just put the Honda oil in it. I was hoping I could change to synthetic and get a little more pep out of it, but oh well- maybe next time lol. __________________ 2006 Honda Rubicon- Olive Green 26x10-12" ITP Mud Lites 12" ITP 112SS wheels Larger rear rack Diamond Plate boot guards Mile Marker PE2500 Winch

05-04-2008, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
degerman Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: piteå SWEDEN Posts: 44	im not sure i follow you ...do you mean that switching to synthetic makes it stronger? __________________ honda rubicon500 06warn3.0 wirelessremote rear mounted warn2,5mounted in the front full skidplate protection+a-arm guardes+gripwarmer.thumbwarmer with itp xtr 26"

05-04-2008, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
JWJR Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 2,279	no it makes it shift better and run smoother __________________ '08 Rancher 420 4x4 ES (Mine) -28" Maxxis Zillas -12" Machined ITP SS212s -Warn RT25 with 6ga wire Audio Tube will be getting made shortly '05 Foreman 500 4x4 ES (Dads) -26" Maxxis Zillas -NGK Iridium Plug -Carb Mod

05-04-2008, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
degerman Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: piteå SWEDEN Posts: 44	ok thanks __________________ honda rubicon500 06warn3.0 wirelessremote rear mounted warn2,5mounted in the front full skidplate protection+a-arm guardes+gripwarmer.thumbwarmer with itp xtr 26"

05-05-2008, 12:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
jjn56 Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South West MO Posts: 171	If you had a valve job on your first service then that is probably what gave you the power increase not the oil. If the valves are out of wack that will rob power. __________________ jjn56 2006 Red Foreman S HMF exhaust K & N Filter, jet, Iridium plug Tusk rack bag, gun rack, etc..etc 02 Yamaha Banshee, Blue Plastic, .060 over wiseco pistons, LRD Exhaust, carbon fiber reeds, Maxxis Razr tires. 06 Suzuki LTZ 50 for the kids

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