What oil do you use?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Fort Worth, TX. (north)
I've been using Lucas oils since the second oil change from new and my bike had about 2000 miles on it. I had rode it on a couple really hot days and the oil temp was a little over 300 deg. and it started running rough. Lucas oil claimed to lower engine temp so I tried it. The temp rarely get over 275-280 on a hot day so I still use it. As for quiet ... I don't have baffles in my pipes so I don't know about that. ;-) I do try to keep my ears tuned for any unusual noice and everything is still running smooth. It also shifts pretty smooth using Lucas in the primary and trans. I'm pretty sold on it. Good Luck
Last edited by HDwildcat; Oct 15, 2013 at 09:47 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: OKC
Rotella 10/40 in winter, a nice 20/50 in warmer weather & HD 60W or RevTech 25/60 in the summer. All per the temprature charts in the owner's manual...
Belray gear oil in transmission
HD Formula + or B&M Trik Shift in primary
Belray gear oil in transmission
HD Formula + or B&M Trik Shift in primary
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Louisville, KY
Engine gets Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50 every 5K - $9.60 at Meijer
Primary gets Mobil 1 Racing 4T™ 10W-40 every 5K - - $9.60 at Meijer
Transmission gets Red Line V-Twin Transmission Oil With ShockProof every 10K - $16.95 at Summit
Always use 1qrt of new oil to purge the engine at each oil change.
Primary gets Mobil 1 Racing 4T™ 10W-40 every 5K - - $9.60 at Meijer
Transmission gets Red Line V-Twin Transmission Oil With ShockProof every 10K - $16.95 at Summit
Always use 1qrt of new oil to purge the engine at each oil change.
Last edited by 1004ron; Oct 15, 2013 at 03:22 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Garland, TX
I've been using Lucas oils since the second oil change from new and my bike had about 2000 miles on it. I had rode it on a couple really hot days and the oil temp was a little over 300 deg. and it started running rough. Lucas oil claimed to lower engine temp so I tried it. The temp rarely get over 275-280 on a hot day so I still use it. As for quiet ... I don't have baffles in my pipes so I don't know about that. ;-) I do try to keep my ears tuned for any unusual noice and everything is still running smooth. It also shifts pretty smooth using Lucas in the primary and trans. I'm pretty sold on it. Good Luck
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