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The "better" the oil, the "worse" it is for "break-in" provided that an engine is designed and machined to have a "break-in" period. The Savage IS designed to have a break-in period. Greg is spot-on with the break-in advice for this type of engine. Rings and gears do need to wear together, but this isn't just a syn vs. non-syn oil question.
Without going into a LONG discertation on the "why's" and "wherefore's", I'll give this advice for the Savage. Use petrol, for the first two or three oil changes, any "diesel" grade oil will suffice, and then switch promptly to a "good" synthetic. Amsoil 10-40 is the best, and the best for the $, followed by Mobil 1 20-50 v-twin. I'd use either of these in any riding condition imaginable. At this time I cannot recommend any other oil in good conscience. But, I'm somewhat of a fanatic when it comes to oil, and I'll tell you all now, my standards are VERY high. If anyone is interested, I can explain much more fully on another dedicated thread, but don't want to bore anyone, or tick anyone off. This has been a topic of hot debate multiple times across more forums and other venues than just this one.
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petc0ck mod, white spacer removed, 150 main jet, 12.5" shocks, 16" turnout muff, oil cooler mod, chain conversion, Tkat brace, external fuel filter, fuel screen removed...
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