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Mar 14, 2012 | 05:09 AM

03fxdx

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From: Philadelphia

recommended oil for 03 fxdx

Wanted to see what everyone uses in their bikes

Mar 14, 2012 | 05:14 AM

Jeff's 1st Harley

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From: Coweta, Oklahoma

I use the HD se 20w50 synthetic in mine and belray chaincase lube in the primary and belray 85w140 gear lube in the trans. Makes for smoother shifting for sure and quieter running I am told. Can't confirm that though over the sound of my pipes.

Mar 14, 2012 | 05:16 AM

Rynb15

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I use valvoline Motorcycle oil 20w50 in motor,10-40 in primary. Also valvoline 70-90 gear oil in tranny. All available at autozone

Mar 14, 2012 | 05:39 AM

AFMM3

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Mobil 1, 20/50 in all three holes.

Mar 14, 2012 | 05:42 AM

justglidin

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Lucas in all 3 holes here.

Mar 14, 2012 | 06:28 AM

ynots

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Ive heard the HD SYN3 is junk. For decades HD said not to run synthetic in their engines and now there selling it LOl

I run Mobil 1 20/50 in engine.
Next trans change I'm going to try the Red Line syn. shockproof 85/140