20-50 is what Harley recommends,and it does the job,so you're not going to have a failure.On the other hand,a good gear oil is better.I am using Amzoil 75-90 synthetic gear lube.To tell you the truth,I think Harley recommends 20-50 in all three hole is to keep it simple,and not having people pouring the wrong oil in the wrong hole.