NewB2Lexus

Normal tapping from the valve lifters until they settle. That noise is actually not that loud compared to some other engines not to mention V-twin bike engines.

mountaineer

thank you very much for the help .. hope it's normal ..
just did more than 500 miles over 3 days mountain driving
steep / long uphill climbs .. S mode mainly shifting 4th to 3rd .. 2k -3 k rpm s then down again.. tried to "split" the load between engine revs / breaks ..
@3k miles on fresh AMSOIL SS 0W-20 ! to 3500 m..
i have to say this oil is impressive !!!!! ..
what you all think about it !? it's my first time using it
( despite my old age!!).. disregarding $$cost + it's a overkill for 5k oil changes .. disregard that ! what do you all
think of the oil performance + Long term use !??
what are the reasons ( others) stay away from it !?
and What's tge deal with ( rumors) it being bad for NA V8 ENGINE !?? I'd appreciate any comments
thank you ..