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09-02-2014, 05:19 PM

bmaier

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[QUOTEsspilot;13172409]Honda oil in a Harley. The world is ending.[/QUOTE]

I've got 90,000 miles on my 09 Ultra, been running Mobil One full synthetic 15-50 for the last 75K(walmart has it right now $22 for 5qt jug). ran through Death Valley the first week of July, 117 degrees, change at 5k to 7k intervals. doesn't burn a drop, how many miles on your Honda oil?

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09-02-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowchrome

As a general rule, I like Mobil 1. I run it in a number of my vehicles. That said, I had an oil analysis done last year on some 20w50 from one of my bikes and they stated that it's viscosity was more in the range of a 5w30. That oil had under 3000 miles on it. I was NOT encouraged to hear that!

AMSOIL did a study of motorcycle oils in 2006. Below is a link to the study. Mobil 1 V-Twin is ranked #2 behind AMSOIL. I use Mobil 1 V-twin based on the study and I can get it at Wal-mart for $9.98 a qt.

http://www.combscustoms.com/pdfs/Amsoil_Study.pdf

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09-02-2014, 05:56 PM

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Thanks for posting those Amsoil test results Amber Whiskey. I been running Mobil 1 for a while now .

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09-02-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo33y

went from Honda HP synthetic blend to mobil one. big mistake. Instantly on a 90 degree day, my parade mode was kicking in and much noiser engine than in the past. nothing different except changing oil brand. never ever wouldve thought. noticed the mobil one poured in like water compared to the Honda oil that ive been using for a year and a half. thought that was odd. 15w 50 oil. goin back to the Honda oil which is pretty good stuff. been using it in 4 stroke mx bikes for years and those things get abused. just thought id try a change just to see

40w delo in my bikes during summer...20/50 w in winter months...it's the bomb!!

My 12 RG likes the M1...

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09-02-2014, 06:53 PM

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When I switched from Syn 3 to Mobil 1 V-Twin the only thing I noticed was that my wallet was a little heavier.

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09-02-2014, 08:52 PM

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I am a proponent of use what makes you feel best.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

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09-02-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bmaier

[QUOTEsspilot;13172409]Honda oil in a Harley. The world is ending.

I've got 90,000 miles on my 09 Ultra, been running Mobil One full synthetic 15-50 for the last 75K(walmart has it right now $22 for 5qt jug). ran through Death Valley the first week of July, 117 degrees, change at 5k to 7k intervals. doesn't burn a drop, how many miles on your Honda oil?[/QUOTE]

I've been running the same in mine. Regular Mobil 1 15W-50 from walmart in my 08. 107,000 miles and last tank got 46 mpg. I commute in Houston bumper to bumper traffic on 95 plus degree days all the time. Love it....the oil that is. 95 in Houston traffic sucks.

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