Oil and Lubricants
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 91
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From: Montana
RE: Oil and Lubricants
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I use Mobile 1 v-twin 20-50 in the engine and
Royal purple 75-140 in the tranny (6 speed). \\; Syn 3 in the
primary.
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The Royal Purple took the whine out of the tranny and I
started \\;averaging around 50 mpg using all synthetics.
The bike is running cooler, getting better gas mileage and
I feel more comfortable with synthetics.
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I use Mobile 1 v-twin 20-50 in the engine and
Royal purple 75-140 in the tranny (6 speed). \\; Syn 3 in the
primary.
 \\;
The Royal Purple took the whine out of the tranny and I
started \\;averaging around 50 mpg using all synthetics.
The bike is running cooler, getting better gas mileage and
I feel more comfortable with synthetics.
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 \\;
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[IMG]local://upfiles/24160/118BA733D54B44E792BEF6FDD68BD007.jpg[/IMG]
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,302
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From: SW Corner of NW Corner
RE: Oil and Lubricants
Redline 20/50
Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof
Redline MTL
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Now Redline has a new line of v-twin fluids, probably will migrate to those one I run out of the shockproof and MTL that I bought by the case.
Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof
Redline MTL
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Now Redline has a new line of v-twin fluids, probably will migrate to those one I run out of the shockproof and MTL that I bought by the case.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 582
Likes: 50
From: South Park, CO
RE: Oil and Lubricants
ORIGINAL: jbeauv
Ok who runs what in thier bikes, last time at the stealership, oil change was syn and trans was regular, what is everyone else running , syns, reg, brands ?
Ok who runs what in thier bikes, last time at the stealership, oil change was syn and trans was regular, what is everyone else running , syns, reg, brands ?
Mobil Vtwin in engine and primary
Mobil 75w-140 in the tranny
RE: Oil and Lubricants
Beer \\;in the primary, blood in the motor, and sweat in the tranny...
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(used to run \\; mobile 1 in all, now as of last week lucas in motor and primary, and 75-90 lucas gear in the tranny... very pleased with this oil)
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(used to run \\; mobile 1 in all, now as of last week lucas in motor and primary, and 75-90 lucas gear in the tranny... very pleased with this oil)
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 596
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From: Cumming, GA
RE: Oil and Lubricants
..there's lots of brand loyalty with oils \\;....[kinda like the beer we drink.....unless it's free].
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.....I researched a few of the syn. oils.....
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...found the stuff that HD sells is made by Citgo in Venezuala.....but looks more alluring with the fancy packaging.....
..but if ya all want to keep yer ride "all HD" this isw for you....
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...Mobil one is a \\;fairly inexpensive for a syn,... specially at Wally World.......can't tell ya how much they spend on marketing for this product and what is is really worth....
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.the off brands out there, I stay away fron......
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....I am familiar w/ Amsoil and their philosophy on what they produce.....I've always used it....good stuff
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.....I at times hear this arguement.." I never lost an engine cuz of the oil I use"...probanly never will.......but when the miles on your engine pile up......there are some oils better than ever at keeping wear down......which keeps an engine running strong with good compression and all..........
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..so....I use Amsoil..with the Amsoil filter as well.
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...don't mean to rustle any feathers on your choices....it's your bike......
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...but ,man, don't skimp on oil....those thousands of bucks in bolt-on stuff won't keep yer bike runnung at it's best,,,,
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Later.....Binny
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.....I researched a few of the syn. oils.....
.
...found the stuff that HD sells is made by Citgo in Venezuala.....but looks more alluring with the fancy packaging.....
..but if ya all want to keep yer ride "all HD" this isw for you....
 \\;
...Mobil one is a \\;fairly inexpensive for a syn,... specially at Wally World.......can't tell ya how much they spend on marketing for this product and what is is really worth....
 \\;
.the off brands out there, I stay away fron......
 \\;
....I am familiar w/ Amsoil and their philosophy on what they produce.....I've always used it....good stuff
 \\;
.....I at times hear this arguement.." I never lost an engine cuz of the oil I use"...probanly never will.......but when the miles on your engine pile up......there are some oils better than ever at keeping wear down......which keeps an engine running strong with good compression and all..........
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..so....I use Amsoil..with the Amsoil filter as well.
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...don't mean to rustle any feathers on your choices....it's your bike......
 \\;
...but ,man, don't skimp on oil....those thousands of bucks in bolt-on stuff won't keep yer bike runnung at it's best,,,,
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Later.....Binny