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They also make the VR1 in syn (black bottle)

I have gone to 20/50 lately
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The MoFoCo has raised the price of Syn3 (semi-synthetic) to the point that I can find full synthetic oils that cost less. I'm going to try Amsoil at my next oil change.
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i have used rev tech MTP for over 50 yrs
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Those of you running the Valvoline VR1... you are not using the "racing" variety... correct?
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Pretty sure VR1 IS racing oil

What I always read, but I could be wrong

You can get it in dino or syn and I use it
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My bad Steve9, I was confusing the black bottle (syn) with the gray (dino)
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Roger.

I use both-different bikes and depending on which was on sale

And now I think they put syn in the grey bottles some types.

But black is always syn
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Mobil 1 V-Twin 20/50. I used it for about 20 years now with good results. It works so I stick with it.
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