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What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
#241
01-17-2008, 05:50 PM
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#242
01-19-2008, 07:47 AM
RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
Mobil 1 V Twin.... I keep hearing about how expensive it is and hard to find but I find it at AutoZone AutoParts pretty easy and the price is around $8.89 per quart.
#243
01-19-2008, 03:47 PM
RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
Great Topic / Lot's of interesting input!!!
I've been using Castrol MC lubricants for a long time now....
in H-D machines approved for Syn 3 throughout the powertrain, I run Castrol V-TWIN SAE 20W-50 throughout....
some seasons I ride more than others, so my PM differs:
engine oil w/filter every 2500K or twice per yr
trans & primary every 5000K or every other yr
I buy online buy the case....it's cheaper
------> www.proformanceusa.com
I've been using Castrol MC lubricants for a long time now....
in H-D machines approved for Syn 3 throughout the powertrain, I run Castrol V-TWIN SAE 20W-50 throughout....
some seasons I ride more than others, so my PM differs:
engine oil w/filter every 2500K or twice per yr
trans & primary every 5000K or every other yr
I buy online buy the case....it's cheaper
------> www.proformanceusa.com
#244
01-27-2008, 11:19 AM
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RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
ORIGINAL: Cptn.Murff
Hey everyone, Great Forum! Tons of great information, lots experience and opinions…
You’ve convinced me to switch to synthetic lubricants. And wouldn’t you know it, as I searched around these small towns here up here in the southeast corner of Washington State, no one had Mobil 1 V-Twin oil or Redline shock proof heavy in stock! Then these dirty rotten little ######’s wanted an arm and a leg (too much money) to order in some.
But wait, I noticed that the local NAPA parts store had stocked AMSOIL products (because of the great number of Farmers in this area). What the heck, I thought, I might as well try this brand synthetic lubricants. I’ve read the propaganda on the AMSOIL web site before… ya know they say their synthetic oil is better than everyone else’s, and it all but makes you walk on water…. Yea, Yea, What ever…
So in following your suggestions I purchased some AMSOIL V-Twin 20W-50 motorcycle oil, as well as AMSOIL Server Gear 75W- 90 Extreme Pressure lube.
And Damm, you guys are right! These synthetic oils did just what you said they would do! Not only does my Road King Classic (engine) run quieter and cooler, but she (its transmission) shifts quieter and easier!
Three of my friends noticed the difference and now they also switched from HD Syn 3 to the AMSOIL synthetic oils. (Yes, I let them ride my bike. And No, I wouldn’t let them ride my Ol’ Lady. Even though some think it’s a trade off.)
Seriously Gentlemen, whether its AMSOIL or Mobil 1 or Redline or Royal Purple or what ever synthetic lubricants you prefer, just do it! Make the switch! For you won’t regret it.
Signed: Glad to have found this Forum and to have switched to true synthetic lubricants,
Respectfully Cptn.Murff
Hey everyone, Great Forum! Tons of great information, lots experience and opinions…
You’ve convinced me to switch to synthetic lubricants. And wouldn’t you know it, as I searched around these small towns here up here in the southeast corner of Washington State, no one had Mobil 1 V-Twin oil or Redline shock proof heavy in stock! Then these dirty rotten little ######’s wanted an arm and a leg (too much money) to order in some.
But wait, I noticed that the local NAPA parts store had stocked AMSOIL products (because of the great number of Farmers in this area). What the heck, I thought, I might as well try this brand synthetic lubricants. I’ve read the propaganda on the AMSOIL web site before… ya know they say their synthetic oil is better than everyone else’s, and it all but makes you walk on water…. Yea, Yea, What ever…
So in following your suggestions I purchased some AMSOIL V-Twin 20W-50 motorcycle oil, as well as AMSOIL Server Gear 75W- 90 Extreme Pressure lube.
And Damm, you guys are right! These synthetic oils did just what you said they would do! Not only does my Road King Classic (engine) run quieter and cooler, but she (its transmission) shifts quieter and easier!
Three of my friends noticed the difference and now they also switched from HD Syn 3 to the AMSOIL synthetic oils. (Yes, I let them ride my bike. And No, I wouldn’t let them ride my Ol’ Lady. Even though some think it’s a trade off.)
Seriously Gentlemen, whether its AMSOIL or Mobil 1 or Redline or Royal Purple or what ever synthetic lubricants you prefer, just do it! Make the switch! For you won’t regret it.
Signed: Glad to have found this Forum and to have switched to true synthetic lubricants,
Respectfully Cptn.Murff
#245
02-01-2008, 05:38 PM
RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike
From my tech guys downunder we have been told it (Syn3) was made by Sunoco - we don't get the product range here in Australia but I know a little bit about the brand from viewing that Fountain of Factual Information - American Chopper!!
#246
02-21-2008, 06:51 PM
RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
If it works I sure don't care how it's marketed. I'd buy it even if they promised it would grow hair and Michael Jackson was the spokesman.
#247
02-26-2008, 02:27 PM
Road Warrior
RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
Well today I did the switch to Amsoil in all 3 holes, 20W50 in crank and primarry and sever gear 75W90 in the tranny. did a few miles after the change, bike does sound quiter, 3rd and 4th gear whine is much much less. Nuteral is easy to fine and no slipping. I likeit enough I am going to sign up as a dealer since the nearest one is 40 miles away. Had seen the comment about friction modifiers on the forum. found this on the Amsoil web site before putting it in my primmary.
"Provides Excellent Wet Clutch Performance
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers and promotes smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement. AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents slippage and glazing, and its high TBN resists acids that can degrade clutch material, helping improve clutch life."
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers and promotes smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement. AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents slippage and glazing, and its high TBN resists acids that can degrade clutch material, helping improve clutch life."
#248
02-26-2008, 02:32 PM
Road Warrior
RE: What Brand Oil do you use in your bike
ORIGINAL: scottylj
From my tech guys downunder we have been told it (Syn3) was made by Sunoco - we don't the product range here in Australia but I know a little bit about the brand from viewing that Fountain of Factual Information - American Chopper!!
From my tech guys downunder we have been told it (Syn3) was made by Sunoco - we don't the product range here in Australia but I know a little bit about the brand from viewing that Fountain of Factual Information - American Chopper!!
#250
03-12-2008, 03:42 PM
RE: What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
i have a question. i just bought my heritage with 8.000 miles, i had all the fluids changed, i asked the service rep what a better oil was for driving around in town stop and go. reg or syn? he said when the syn gets hot it will make more noise than the regular oil, this made sense to me since i run syn in my fairlane and have noticed about 10 psi difference in pressure than with reg castrol 20/50. maybe it is different with motorcycle oil? so i thought less oil pressure more noise and possible wear? so i went with hd 20/50figured he would know? thanks, mike