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05-04-2008, 07:36 PM

Road King Craig

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RE: Shell Rotella oil

Guys,
One thing that has always puzzled me is we spend top dollar for that Harely Davidson and then try to find cheap ways or alternative ways to treat her right, Not me Brother ! I'll be running Amsoil 75/90w in the tranny and 20/50w in the other two holes, Cause shes gonna be a family jem to hand down to my son some day.
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05-05-2008, 07:39 PM

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RE: Shell Rotella oil

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ORIGINAL: Road King Craig

Guys,
One thing that has always puzzled me is we spend top dollar for that Harely Davidson and then try to find cheap ways or alternative ways to treat her right, Not me Brother ! I'll be running Amsoil 75/90w in the tranny and 20/50w in the other two holes, Cause shes gonna be a family jem to hand down to my son some day.
Tj

Well, to extend your logic, you should be running nothing but Redline motorcycle oil as it is a Group V ester-based synthetic vice Amsoil's Group IV PAO base. It costs more but it will hold up to heat better.
Why cheap out with Amsoil when for a few bucks more per quart you can get the best for your top dollar bike?

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05-19-2008, 09:10 PM

freebyrd

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RE: Shell Rotella oil

hey i just changed out my crank case oil to valvoline 20\50 motorcycle oil, is it ok to use the rotella 15\40 in the tranny and the primary or do i need to use the same in all three holes?
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05-20-2008, 11:54 AM

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RE: Shell Rotella oil

you could use it in the primary, buy its a little wt light for the trans. I used 20/50 in my trans with no issues but some guys feel they have to use a heavy gear oil. when in doub't read the manual.