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Jan 7, 2009 | 10:43 PM

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spike95

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From: Houston, TX

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Originally Posted by vet767

At the risk of pissing all ya'll off If I run some oil, speced for a gasoline cage, that ya'll say is ok to use in either bike, will you pay for the necessary repairs if it fails? If you are, let me know and I will give it a shot. Just want the repair costs up front. Come on guys, you will spend a bunch on chrome but think you need to skimp on oil. And FYI it was 23.21 for a chrome filter (9.00) and 3 quarts 0f HD oil for my sporty. What's that? 4 something a quart? Big deal

No one here is talking about $4 a quart oil.

Jan 7, 2009 | 11:35 PM

#52

KBFXDLI

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Joined: Feb 2006

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From: USA

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Originally Posted by SIXR

Does anyone use car oil in their Harley? I know that mc oil is required in metrics because of the wet clutch, but can car oil be used in dry clutch applications?

I use MC rated oils because they have more anti wear additives than their automotive counterparts. I usually try to find these oils on sale and when I do I stock up. Your HD has a wet clutch and you should use an oil that is not "energy conserving" designated. As for the trans...use any GL5 rated gear oil and you will be fine. I use Redline Shockproof Heavy 75w250 in mine because I can run it 2 seasons easily.

Many people run auto oils successfully in their bikes. If you choose to do so I would recommend the Mobil1 15w50 that you can get at WalMart.