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Hello members...


Question, what oil have you all been using? Are you using Harley blend or another brand?

Paul
 
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Most use Amsoil MCV, or Mobil 1 V-Twin
 
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Old 05-05-2015, 07:31 PM
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Oh boy Paul...please use the search feature. This debate has been debated to death!
 
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yep....Melman is right LOL...fyi I made the move to amsoil an clutch is way smoother so I'll stick with it.
 
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Sorry, gang...I did search not well enough it appears. Excuse the nube...thanks for the reply though.
 
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Mobil 1 20/50 good price , its truly the best bang for the buck.
 
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Originally Posted by BrooklynMike
Mobil 1 20/50 good price , its truly the best bang for the buck.


just curious what else you compared and how you chose mobile 1. If I read your post literally it seems the cost made the decision.
 
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I have just switched to Shell Rotella T-6 synthetic oil.

It is spec'd for wet clutches. Modest price for full synthetic and at all Walmart's for convenience.

Good enough for a 600 HP diesel engine. Good enough for a HD. For many years I used Valvoline 20-50 MC oil for $2.98 at Walmart. The Rotella is about a $1/qt. more.

The main reason for change is that Syn oil runs a little cooler and has less thermal break down than regular oil. Works for me.
 
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