synthetic vs regular 20/50 oil
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Haslet Texas
I too like VR1 for the motor but I've found that if you ask 10 different people what oil to use you will get 12 different answers.
The short answer to what oil to use is "Use what makes you happy".
The short answer to what oil to use is "Use what makes you happy".
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From: Bedford UK
Synthetic oils were not in widespread use at the time your bike was made and you will probably find the advice, as given by Texas, is to use conventional oils, which tend to be cheaper and perfectly suitable. I use synth in my S&S engine, as that is what is recommended, but still use good ole fashioned dyno in my later bikes.
Oils get far too much coverage around HDF and there are more old wives' tales and nonsense written about the darned stuff that truth IMHO. Best if you create your own myths.....
Oils get far too much coverage around HDF and there are more old wives' tales and nonsense written about the darned stuff that truth IMHO. Best if you create your own myths.....
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Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Napoleon ND
You know, I read all these horror stories about running synthetic in an Evo. I was a little nervous but this last oil change I went with Mobil-1 20-50. Changed the oil and took off for Sturgis. I figured it will either be ok or a disaster. Actually seemed to run a little quitter than with Dino oil. Mine is a higher mile motor too. Best thing I would say is try it. You can always switch back.
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