RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
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What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
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| Mobil 1 V Twin |
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| Mobil 1 20/50 gold cap |
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| Redline |
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| Royal purple |
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| Rev tech |
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| Bel Ray |
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| HD 360 |
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| Syn 3 |
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| Amsoil |
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| Dynacycle |
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Total Votes : 1734
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(last vote on : 5/20/2008 12:39:04 PM)
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 11/29/2006 2:59:23 PM
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dugan
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I read all the above posts which has made me change my mind from Syn 3 to Mobil 1 for my 1,000 mile service. now for the stupid and lazy question. if i go to WalMart and buy Mobil 1 how many quarts do I need for each hole and which weights?
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 12/30/2006 2:10:11 AM
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Eagleone
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I love amsoil it's all I've used for everything. On the plus side I do get it at cost because my Dad is an independent sales rep.
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 1/6/2007 7:18:47 PM
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Hello all,
How about an evo engine with 24,000 miles that have run nothing but HD dino products? Yes, I have been reading these many threads on oils also. If I am like all other HD owners I know, I only want the best for my bike, because I own the best bike. My overview of the best products are Mobil 1 v-twin or AMSOIL 20w50 for crank, Mobil 1 75-90 for trans and HD primary fluid. If I switch to the Mobil 1 products, will I experience any differences? good or bad!
I would appreciate some wrenches replying. Thanks!!
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 1/7/2007 11:25:59 PM
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jeffsduece
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Got an 07 duece - 2500 miles, When the duece turned 500 miles drop all conv. oil that came with it, put HD Syn 3 in all.. Noticed a little slip in the clutch.... Dropped all HD Syn 3 last week, put Mobil 1 V twin 20 - 50 w / Mobil 1 75 - 90 w... Noticed no problems.... I still have an issue of paying HD $16.00 for an oil filter any suggestions.....
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 1/8/2007 9:02:18 AM
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Babs
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If I switch to the Mobil 1 products, will I experience any differences? good or bad!
Compared to Dyno and Syn-3, when I swapped to the M1 V-Twin, the bike just runs cooler.. and takes longer to get up to temperature. Which indicates a good thing to me, though it does take longer to warm up.. I just take it easy for a couple miles longer. That was right after the oil swap and now about 2,500 later.. exactly the same. I did a "5-quart" oil change when I did the swap and flushed out a about 3/4 quart of black gunk that isn't dropped by emptying just the oil tank.. (another topic) .. but I think that had something to do with it too but replacing ALL that used up filthy S3 with fresh M1.
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RE: 20-50 lucas synthetic motprcycle oil - 1/9/2007 11:20:07 PM
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jandlcars
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Ams oil motorcycle 20/50 used it long ago
had Syn 3 did not run as good and not as cool as ams
if i had to make other choise Mobile 1
Read other Tests on Synthetic oil Royal Purple is middle of road
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RE: 20-50 lucas synthetic motprcycle oil - 1/17/2007 12:04:25 PM
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mcFLSTC02
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After 4 years and 24,000 miles on HD conventional oil I switched to Syn 3. The only difference I noticed was that it shifted better. And since I am lazy it is nice to have 1 oil for all three resevoirs!
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 1/19/2007 8:25:51 PM
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Dave_E
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Mobile 1 V-Twin.
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 1/23/2007 1:35:29 PM
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hd55
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Is amsoil at most parts stores?
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 1/24/2007 11:18:06 PM
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boogiewithtuck
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Agree, I use the Mob I/ Redline combo w/ a K&N filter
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 1/26/2007 2:38:01 AM
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ChromeJunkie
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Mobil 1 V-twin in crankcase and primary,,,Mobil1 75-90 in tranny
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 2/1/2007 8:58:59 PM
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Hinzy
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 2/13/2007 11:36:45 AM
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I have used HD360, Revtech, and VR1 Racing (valvoline) with no problems in the crankcase. I however only use diesel ratings though. From April/May to October/November I use 20w50. I have also used a 15w50 Mystick diesel rated oil that can be found rather easily. In the winter months, I use a Diesel 15w40...could be Rotella, motorcraft, Castrol...etc. Every two years, I perform the 5 quart oil change. Miles does not factor in here....it is changed about every six months anyway due to seasonal and temperature changes. The filter is changed every oil change. Wix or HD only...they work and are priced accordingly.
In the transmission...I use 80w90 GL5 gear oil. I have used many different brands and it does not matter who makes them. Just change it like you are suppose to and not go too long. I only change this once a year. Mileage does not factor in here...but 12 months does.
In the primary, I use 15w40 all year long. I do not care who makes this stuff either as long as it is diesel rated. This is not too thick nor too thin and does not contain any friction modifiers. I only change this once a year. Primary oil is only there to keep things cool.
I do not use synthetics though, unless the price is feasible to do so. If your motorcycle is ridden all year round for long distances and not short trips...then I can possibly see using synthetics which can take heat better which takes longer to burn the additives within the oil. Oil is always slippery reguardless how old it is...what problems we run into is, the additives are all used up that are used to clean the engine and during short trips...the engine never boils off condensation and contaminants in the crankcase.
I do not believe all three holes should have the same stuff either. If you have a leak somewhere, it is much easier to diagnose what is leaking. If you see gear oil on the ground...you know exactly what is leaking (the transmission). If you see engine oil on the ground...just check your engine oil. If it is low, then add. If the crankcase is still full...then it is the primary. Imagine having the same stuff in all holes and have leak...have fun diagnosing.
I have over 50,000 miles on a 1998 Electra Glide using the above procecure. No problems whatsoever. I used the same on a 1997 Sportster and a 1999 Dyna Convertible with no ill effects with both over 80,000 miles on each.
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/2/2007 9:32:09 PM
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boogiewithtuck
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I think I will stick with the M1 even though it is more costly, I like the results.
Where are the best places to buy Mob 1 V-Twin? Or do most buy on-line?
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike - 3/3/2007 1:16:28 AM
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Bill G
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Some of the other posters say that Syn 3 test lower than other oils, I have only seen that on Amsoils test and I question that my self. Mobil 1, Amsoil, Redline & others are really good products, pick your medecine.
I know a ton of guys with a lot of miles on Syn 3 with no problems including myself. On my new 07 I use Syn 3 in the engine & Formula + in the other two holes, works great. Do people bash Syn 3 for a good reason or do most jump on the band wagon without real facts? just because Amsoil gives it a lower rating, makes me wonder. I am sure there will be some oils that test better or do they? can we trust all the diffrent hype out there? how much better do they really test if the truth be none? your guess is as good as mine. I am just playing Devels advocate here.
I trust the MOCO in general about specifications. They come new with a 2 year unlimited milage warranty and a few diffrent exstended warranty options. I do not think they would recommend a specific oil that would cause them any problems due to poor quality over time that they would have to pay for, you have to give the MOCO some credit in this area.
NOTE
Below is the last paragraph or the conclusion of Motorcycle Consumer News oil investigation update from 2003 about the Harley Davidson Syn 3 and H-D 360 oil test against several other main stream oils and this is what they had to say at the end in conclusion to the test. I tend to believe this due to no agenda being placed on the test by Motorcycle Consumer news, they only wanted to compare H-D oils to others & find out if it was the same as Citgo oil like so many say. They found it to be diffrent in a few major ways and it rated right in there with the rest over all.
MOTORCYCLE CONSUMER NEWS OIL INVESTIGATION UPDATE 2003.... CONCLUSION TO TEST BELOW
So, what is Harley Davidson oil? it seems H-D oil is pretty well formulated oil for your engine. It does test on the upper end of the viscosity scale for it's rating with the Syn3 slightly thicker than the mineral-based H-D oils; It was actually the highest vicosity tested. The TBN is among the highest tested and it contains no Molybdenum. All in all it's everything we all say we want in an oil.
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/10/2007 5:35:56 PM
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I can get the Mobil1 20/50 at WalMart. Better than 15/50?
Where can I get the Mobil1 75/90 gear lube, dealer and WallMart don't carry?
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/10/2007 6:43:32 PM
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Any good quality 20/50 I change it every 5000km's 3000 miles..Mark...
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/10/2007 7:25:13 PM
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EVOrider
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I have been using Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50 since the last service. It was rated good and it was on sale. I have also used HD360, Spectro, TwinPower, and Revtec as well. I have also used Mystick 15w50 a few times as it was on sale.
For the winter months, I have used 15w40 diesel rated oils. I have used Shell Rotella, Motorcraft, Citguard, Delvac, and various store brand oils. Pretty much whatever I have in stock for the tractor.
I once had a 97 Sportster that saw nothing but 15w40 diesel oil in crankcase and primary/transmission. Sold it with almost 80,000 miles on it and it never burned or leaked any oil. The current owner has over 100,000 miles and is still going strong.
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/13/2007 8:43:17 PM
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Will be makeing the change from 20-50 ansoil to mobil 1 v twin....anyone else that had made this swap, have you had any problems, or do I need to do a total flush of the amsoil?
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RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike - 3/14/2007 8:14:35 AM
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After researching this forum and many other oil testing websites that I got links to from this forum, I put Mobil 1 V-Twin in my bike Monday at 4200 miles.
The reason is more for availability over AMSOIL and Redline than any other. I found that these three oils were superior in tests to other oils. I would have put Redline 20W60 in the engine along with the Redline Shockproof that I put in my transmission if I had ordered the transmission lube but the Shockproof was given to me and I didn't have to order it.
I put Penzoil 10W40 in the primary because I think that's all it needs. This is based on researching this forum for information about primary fluids and asking a question about heat of the primary affecting the oil.
I am certain that the synthetic oil in the engine will protect my engine vetter than dinosaur oil in the Louisiana summer heat that is on its way.
I am certain that the Redline Heavy Shockproof gear lube will perform the best in my transmission over dinosaur oil. I would have no problem putting Mobil 1 gear lube in the transmission or the AMSOIL but, as I said, the Redline was given to me.
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20-50 lucas synthetic motprcycle oil - 
I used mobile one 20/50 v-twin. Then i had used some lucas grease at work were my mobile 1 grease was falling in bearings the lucas x treme grease was great. I told the lucas rep i had a harley and he told me about there oil. I told him i used mobile1 and did not want to change. He said he would give me a case of 20-50 synthetic oil if i would try it. So i changed the oil installed napa oil filter 1348. Then i test drove the bike and it ran and felt like it had more power. I then check the gas milage 3 tanks of gas and looks like .5 to 1 mile to the gallon better. I install lucas 70/90 synthetic in trans bike does shift better. I will keep every one up dated lucas said i could run this oil for 12000 miles i will have it sampled at 4000 and see were i am at.That is because the way you can tell when a saleman is lieing his lips are moveing. i have been a heavy eq. mech. for 25 years and have use a lot of oil to fine out what you have send it to a indenpent lab and get it check.
