Prolong...

Ric · 01-19-2010, 02:31 AM

I was thinking of using some Prolong in my Lifan, as it is very nicely run-in (11000km!!) ...but have since found out that it has a wet clutch - so my feeling is no-go... Am I right in assuming that Prolong will cause the clutch to slip?

Weldangrind · 01-19-2010, 10:39 AM

Please tell us more about Prolong. I'm not familiar with it.

That said, I'm against magic sauces in the oil.

FastDoc · 01-19-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ric

I was thinking of using some Prolong in my Lifan, as it is very nicely run-in (11000km!!) ...but have since found out that it has a wet clutch - so my feeling is no-go... Am I right in assuming that Prolong will cause the clutch to slip?

I would not use it for that reason.

AZ200cc · 01-19-2010, 11:50 PM

I thought they went out of business.....Either way it would not do well for Your clutch....You don't want it to slip.

TurboT · 01-20-2010, 01:24 AM

The best thing for your motor is the factory recommended oil.

If you require additional additives, you're masking a problem that will just surface it's ugly head, with more problems later.

No motor should require any slick 50 type crap to survive with proper maintenance.

Just my .02c.

01-19-2010, 02:31 AM	#1
Ric Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	Prolong... I was thinking of using some Prolong in my Lifan, as it is very nicely run-in (11000km!!) ...but have since found out that it has a wet clutch - so my feeling is no-go... Am I right in assuming that Prolong will cause the clutch to slip?
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01-19-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Please tell us more about Prolong. I'm not familiar with it. That said, I'm against magic sauces in the oil. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-19-2010, 11:50 PM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I thought they went out of business.....Either way it would not do well for Your clutch....You don't want it to slip. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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01-20-2010, 01:24 AM	#5
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	The best thing for your motor is the factory recommended oil. If you require additional additives, you're masking a problem that will just surface it's ugly head, with more problems later. No motor should require any slick 50 type crap to survive with proper maintenance. Just my .02c.
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