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Old May 23, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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I need an oil change on my 2001 dyna lowrider. Which oil would you recommend. I heard redline was good put expensive. I do believe it is 20W50
 
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Research Oil threads already here. Plenty of info and opinions.
 
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Old May 23, 2016 | 11:54 AM
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You are going to get 100 different answers and opinions.
There are dozens of threads on this.
I use plain old 20W50 Harley dino oil and buy it from the dealer, I get the filter there too.
To each his own. (And Harley doesn't make their own oil, not sure who makes it now)
 
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Old May 23, 2016 | 11:57 AM
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Sunflower oil is good.
 
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Redline oil is really the only viable option. All other wannabe brands, including Harley Davidson will lead to the utter destruction of your engine.

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Originally Posted by Vic Williams
I need an oil change on my 2001 dyna lowrider. Which oil would you recommend. I heard redline was good put expensive. I do believe it is 20W50
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Research Oil threads already here. Plenty of info and opinions.
I 2nd this, I will also add this:
Scroll down the main menu and look for this section that I copied and pasted below, see how simple that was.

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I just got thru changing mine @610 miles with a good quality oil.It was synthetic btw but to each his own.
 

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