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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Denver Dave
Ok then - if Amsoil is bad, what's the best oil?

Redline,,,,only group V out there.
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Fire good...

Don't listen to this dealer - HD crap can do same damage (as with any oil). Run what you feel is best & don't sweat the small stuff (like another oil thread).
 
Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
The new bikes run hot, and no matter what oil you pour into them, they will still run hot. You can lessen the heat somewhat by fattening up the fuel air mixture. Even the big water cooled bikes put off a ton of heat.

One way to get away from the superhot engine, ride an Evo...
I ride a big water cooled bike and it does put off a ton of heat but I don't feel it. I ride in short pants during the hot Tucson summer and the bike heat is negligible. The HD, on the other hand, is nearly unbearable in the same conditions.
 
Old Jan 17, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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The harley dealership where I'm at the part's guy said he would recommend to use amsoil
 
Old Jan 17, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Amsoil is available at my HD dealer in Tucson.
 

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Old Jan 17, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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Amsoil good, Mobile good, Valvoline Good, HD Good, Citgo good, Shell good, etc, etc people with negative opinions on oil =bad.

Use the type your supposed too and change on time or before. As far as boutique oils, Amsoil has proven themselves over and over, time and again.

But what do I know, I use $14. a gallon Mystik JT8 semi syn diesel oil. )
 
 
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