seems about due coming up on 5 years and with the new engines taking hold...I did notice they upgraded the labels recently..ROFLMAO

MILWAUKEE (May 22, 2012) - Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has upgraded the formula and packaging of three of its key lubricant products. Screamin' Eagle® SYN3® Full Synthetic Lubricant (P/N 62600005, $11.95 quart) and Genuine Harley-Davidson H-D® 360 Motorcycle Oil 20W50 (P/N 62600007, $7.49 quart) are now blended with a cutting-edge polymer viscosity modifier (VM) to improve cold-temperature flow, maintain fluid thickness better when hot, and reduce viscosity breakdown so the oil remains fresher for a longer period of time. Recommended oil-change intervals remain the same.
Formula+ Transmission and Primary Chaincase Lubricant (P/N 62600004, $8.95 quart) is also updated with a new and specific VM that adds thickening efficiency and improves shear stability by more than 30 percent. The new formula provides better film thickness and permits better load carrying capacity and bearing protection in the transmission.

 

I don't use their stuff, but if HD does update their fluids I'm sure that would come with an upgraded price tag.

 

I don't use their fluids either....

 

Thanks for the info. HD Formula + in the primary. I use another brand for trans/engine.

 

well, outdated info, but didn't know in recent years anyway they made some additive improvements and made me think they may be making another one soon, but who knows..and who cares..I've always used their stuff simply cuz it's convenient since I'm always down there buying crap anyway

 

For those that say you dont use their stuff. What do you use? I imagine I may need to do a service or two here in Germany, and the Harley oils will be more expensive than I care to pay. Wonder what I can find here.

 

I still think it's funny HD did not recommend the use of synthetics until they came out with their own and then it was OK.

 

There's a whole other sub forum dedicated to oil and oil related stuff... lots of reading in the dozen or so sticky threads there.

 

yes, please follow this..I only posted in M8 cuz it's been awhile since they updated their formula and thought the time may be ripe to coincide with an all new motor..did not intend to turn this into another "what oil is best" thread

 

Mobil 1 20W-50 in the engine, RP or Mobile 1 75W-140 in the trans, and Spectro in the primary.