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Jan 17, 2010 | 10:24 AM

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cjm8806

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What i do too help the cost of the oil is sign up for there perferred membership http://www.amsoil.com/a/wholesale-preferred-customer

It cost like 10$ for 6 months but i buy a 6th month then order enough oil for atleast a year maybe even 2. In the end you save money doing it this way.

Also your buddys are going to want some so you will always have extra laying around for sale

Jan 17, 2010 | 10:37 AM

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Faast Ed

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order enough oil for atleast a year maybe even 2.

According to some of the posts on the previous page, that "2 year" amount adds up to about 3 quarts. LOL

Jan 17, 2010 | 10:37 AM

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Dan89FLSTC

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I would not recommend not changing oil, but I think many people have become crazy about oil, changing it way too often, and spending way too much money on it.

Jan 17, 2010 | 12:05 PM

#34

rounder

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use the amsoil. use 20w50 in all holes or the severe gear formulas in the tranny and 20w50 in the other 2. Both ideas well exceed the requirements for your engine and gears and will just boil down to personal preference.

Jan 17, 2010 | 12:27 PM

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Faast Ed

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Talk to some mechanics, ask them what weight oil that gearboxes usually like.
Good chance they will not tell you that Gearboxes like Motor oil. They like Gearbox oil.

Don't listen to recommendations from those that are not mechanics, for their knowledge is based more on hearsay than experience.

Always consider the source of info. (in any aspect of life).

.

Jan 17, 2010 | 12:40 PM

#36

gizz46

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Originally Posted by Lorance66

Amsoil is good oil. I use 20W-50 in the primary and engine and 75W-140 severe gear in the transmission. The gear oil actually dampened the 5th gear whine a little bit. I still faintly notice it but nowhere near what it was.

+ one me too best stuff.

Jan 17, 2010 | 01:50 PM

#37

spiritwarrior

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I am originally a Hoosier, but the show me state Missouri has become my motto. Have tested Amsoil for a year now. Not completely scientific but as best I can do without a dyno. My oil temp dropped an average of 20 over all seasons once averaged. Fuel economy up almost 2%. Tranny much quieter with the 75/140W gear oil. How much better than Mobil one? Who knows? Syn 3 it makes my tranny whine and raise engine temp 15 compared to AMSOIl. Remember Harley used to tell you not to use SYN. Now that it is their brand they say it is okay? Whats up with that??

Jan 17, 2010 | 01:54 PM

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Faast Ed

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I see so many Amsoild threads anymore that I am convinced that half you guys are dealers for the stuff. LOL

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Jan 17, 2010 | 02:07 PM

#39

rounder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Faast Ed

I see so many Amsoild threads anymore that I am convinced that half you guys are dealers for the stuff. LOL

nope, just satisfied customers and mechanics. Anyhow, all these posts end up with someone always shouting conspiracy, conspiracy because a few manufactures have 20w50 that exceeds the standards by which gear oil is measured and as such can be recommend for use in the tranny of our bikes. Argue till your eyes bleed, the amsoil 20w50 is a great fluid for use in our trannys(and is thus rated accordingly). The 75/150 does have a higher rating, yet is designed for severe gear use and as such may just be overkill (our trannys do not need a severe gear formula). Of course, some feel that the severe gear is quieter in 5th or whatever. I have had 20w50 and a couple of formulas of severe gear in my tranny. One thing I noticed.... no difference at all. Run an oil rated for the application and enjoy! It will all boil down to personal preference and placebo factors anyways.
Synthetic will run cooler than dyno for sure though.

Last edited by rounder; Jan 17, 2010 at 02:45 PM.

Jan 17, 2010 | 02:57 PM

#40

Wireguided

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Yeah thanks matt....
Seems i never should ask a simple question..
Its funny how the ****'n matches go in here..
Those of you gave a simple answer thank you ..
Those who didnt enjoy your silly banter..
I simply wanted to know what others in this forum had to say.
Anyway ........sounds like ill give it a try for temp reasons alone..
The rest is just a bonus..
BTW Faast Ed ive been a Journeyman Wrench 20 yrs.........But realize i dont know everything so i ask ..
Thanks to all who answered.........

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