Amsoil extended????
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Southern Ohio
Spamsoil is no better or worse than any other decent synthetic.
I've use a different brand for years, but no way would I go 7-8K between changes.
But hey, if it's your bike, and you wanna shill for a company, none of my business.
I've use a different brand for years, but no way would I go 7-8K between changes.
But hey, if it's your bike, and you wanna shill for a company, none of my business.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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I agree, Amsoil is not better or worse that any decent synthetic oil. In no way did I mean to "shill" for Amsoil.
This post was more about extended drain intervals, which I'm not really comfortable with, but technically possible.
I guess MY final take would be, change at 5k and I have some extra protection if I run over.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 766
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From: SoCal Desert
Run what you like, but I agree that ~5K is the tops for me before I'm changing it and I run Amsoil. High ambient temperatures are a fact of life for me, and Amsoil performed fantastically, even when my engine temps exceeded 340 degrees for extended periods of time. Would other oils provide me equal protection? Perhaps, but I go with what I know.
-Dusty
-Dusty
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Northern Colorado
That's what Amsoil says, but without a guarantee to back it up I'm not willing to risk it. I'm gonna give MOCO the benefit of the doubt on this one and keep the oil change intervals at 5000 miles because after all, they're the ones who have to honor my warranty, not Amsoil.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: South Florida
You can run oil over intervals, if your miles are mostly highway. In the city, all bets are off. My advice, change it now, and break it in before making the Sturgis run. Cheap insurance for a really long road trip.
I was running amsoil in my bike until the 10000 svc. Had them put in Syn 3. Liked my bike better on Amsoil. Will change it soon. YMMV.
I was running amsoil in my bike until the 10000 svc. Had them put in Syn 3. Liked my bike better on Amsoil. Will change it soon. YMMV.
Tourer
Joined: May 2011
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From: St.Augustine, Florida
Guys... Just as important as oil is the filter. I do this for a living. Harley Super 5 filter only filters to 5 micron. Damage starts at 5. Amsoil oil is far superior than HD Synth and Ansoil Premium filter goes down to 2 micron. I test oil samples monthly so I know what I'm saying.
Amsoil claims 15 micron absolute efficiency.. I don't follow your samples..
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,396
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From: Connecticut :(
Altho the Amsoil is pricey, I still change every 3k maybe 4, but for the most part 3k .... I change it and have the assurance that my life blood is clean and has the proper rating!
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