Which Oil, Filters, Sparkplugs, etc. for your Harley
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Which Oil, Filters, Sparkplugs, etc. for your Harley
I have been trying to come up with a table of the various oils, filters, sparkplugs, etc. for Harley EVO's and have pieced togetther the attached from many sources. I would like to have everyone check it out and let me know what changes need to be made and anything else that should be added. I will post it later if it is usefull.
Oils:
Engine: Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50
Royal Purple Max-Cycle 20W50
Redline 20W60HD
Amsoil 20W50
Transmission: Redline MTL
Royal Purple Synchromax
Amsoil AGR-QT
Primary: Redline Shockproof Heavy Gear Oil
The following oil filters will fit most Evo's:
AC PF46
AC PF53
AC PF53
ACDelco UPF53
AMSOIL SMF 133/134/135
Baldwin B1413
Bosch 3430
Briggs&Stratton 491056
Castrol CM3614
Deutsch D366
Fram PH3614
Fram PH6022
Fram PH6065C Chrome - short
Fram PH6068 Chrome - long
Fram PH8A
Hastings LF576
Mobil-1 M1-102
Motorcraft FL-1A
Motorcraft FL-793
NAPA 1215
NAPA 1225 Chrome
Penske PN3614
PureONE PL10241
Purolator L10241
Purolator ML 16822C Chrome
Purolator ML16822
STP 2835
STP SM022
WIX 51215
WIX 51225 Chrome
HD SPARKPLUG CROSS REFERENCE
Brand Spark Plug
H-D 5R6A 5R6AG (Gold) 5R6APP (Plat) 5A6A 6R12 6R12G (Gold) 6R12PP (Plat.) 5RL
Screamin' Eagle EVS13S (Hot) EVS13P (Cold) EX12S (Hot) EX12P (Cold)
Accell Ugroove 2410A 2403A 2418 2417
Accell Platinum Y2410P Y2403P Y2418P Y2410P
AC/Delco R44XLS R44XLS R121XLS R44XLS
Autolite 4265 4265 4164 4345
Autolite Plat. 4265DP2 4265DP2 4164DP2
Bosch Plat WR8DP (.032)
Champion RN12YC N12YC RA8HC RN13LYC
Denso IW16 IXU22
NGK BPR5ES-11 DCPR7E ZGR5C-11
NGK Plat BPR5EVX-11
Splitfire SF426E SF416D SF426E TP6E
Oils:
Engine: Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50
Royal Purple Max-Cycle 20W50
Redline 20W60HD
Amsoil 20W50
Transmission: Redline MTL
Royal Purple Synchromax
Amsoil AGR-QT
Primary: Redline Shockproof Heavy Gear Oil
The following oil filters will fit most Evo's:
AC PF46
AC PF53
AC PF53
ACDelco UPF53
AMSOIL SMF 133/134/135
Baldwin B1413
Bosch 3430
Briggs&Stratton 491056
Castrol CM3614
Deutsch D366
Fram PH3614
Fram PH6022
Fram PH6065C Chrome - short
Fram PH6068 Chrome - long
Fram PH8A
Hastings LF576
Mobil-1 M1-102
Motorcraft FL-1A
Motorcraft FL-793
NAPA 1215
NAPA 1225 Chrome
Penske PN3614
PureONE PL10241
Purolator L10241
Purolator ML 16822C Chrome
Purolator ML16822
STP 2835
STP SM022
WIX 51215
WIX 51225 Chrome
HD SPARKPLUG CROSS REFERENCE
Brand Spark Plug
H-D 5R6A 5R6AG (Gold) 5R6APP (Plat) 5A6A 6R12 6R12G (Gold) 6R12PP (Plat.) 5RL
Screamin' Eagle EVS13S (Hot) EVS13P (Cold) EX12S (Hot) EX12P (Cold)
Accell Ugroove 2410A 2403A 2418 2417
Accell Platinum Y2410P Y2403P Y2418P Y2410P
AC/Delco R44XLS R44XLS R121XLS R44XLS
Autolite 4265 4265 4164 4345
Autolite Plat. 4265DP2 4265DP2 4164DP2
Bosch Plat WR8DP (.032)
Champion RN12YC N12YC RA8HC RN13LYC
Denso IW16 IXU22
NGK BPR5ES-11 DCPR7E ZGR5C-11
NGK Plat BPR5EVX-11
Splitfire SF426E SF416D SF426E TP6E
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I don't want to sound like a company guy (and I am not)- but I want to be sure the items on my bike do not void the warranty, and are easily available as we travel. We use HD not because I enjoy parting with my money, I just never know where I will have a problem, and the techs get a little antsy when the see non typical parts on a bike- they they tend to look for other short cuts. Our local dealer sent our jugs and heads to diamond cut in CA. They offer a diamond cut oil filter assy. The dealer told us he would not put it on his bike since it required a speciality filter, and i we were in Daytona, Sturgic, or tombstone Idaho- We may not be able to get going until such a part is found. (And in doing so- lost the sale of an accessory)
I know that Harley tests and tests some more, and I think their stuff is most suitable in the critical areas of oil, plugs, and filters.
Just my rant!
BRUCE
I know that Harley tests and tests some more, and I think their stuff is most suitable in the critical areas of oil, plugs, and filters.
Just my rant!
BRUCE
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ORIGINAL: investorsc
I don't want to sound like a company guy (and I am not)- but I want to be sure the items on my bike do not void the warranty, and are easily available as we travel. We use HD not because I enjoy parting with my money, I just never know where I will have a problem, and the techs get a little antsy when the see non typical parts on a bike- they they tend to look for other short cuts. Our local dealer sent our jugs and heads to diamond cut in CA. They offer a diamond cut oil filter assy. The dealer told us he would not put it on his bike since it required a speciality filter, and i we were in Daytona, Sturgic, or tombstone Idaho- We may not be able to get going until such a part is found. (And in doing so- lost the sale of an accessory)
I know that Harley tests and tests some more, and I think their stuff is most suitable in the critical areas of oil, plugs, and filters.
Just my rant!
BRUCE
I don't want to sound like a company guy (and I am not)- but I want to be sure the items on my bike do not void the warranty, and are easily available as we travel. We use HD not because I enjoy parting with my money, I just never know where I will have a problem, and the techs get a little antsy when the see non typical parts on a bike- they they tend to look for other short cuts. Our local dealer sent our jugs and heads to diamond cut in CA. They offer a diamond cut oil filter assy. The dealer told us he would not put it on his bike since it required a speciality filter, and i we were in Daytona, Sturgic, or tombstone Idaho- We may not be able to get going until such a part is found. (And in doing so- lost the sale of an accessory)
I know that Harley tests and tests some more, and I think their stuff is most suitable in the critical areas of oil, plugs, and filters.
Just my rant!
BRUCE
RE: Which Oil, Filters, Sparkplugs, etc. for your Harley
Aftermarket parts can definately put you between a rock and a hard spot....watched a guy at Laughlin throw a tantrum over a flat tire....seems aftermarket rims use a different valve stem position , all he needed was a tube.
Iam going to carry this list in the event I cant get OEM and need to get going........with that a big THANKS is in order.
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I just use the Harley Davidson stuff. It's probably just as good as any, easy to find, and if you keep receipts, there could hardly be a warranty issue.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
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I think Skip hit it pretty close, although it may not be the lowest bidder, but it will be the one with the highest cost incentive. (i.e. meets the minimum requirements with acceptable lead time and ability to meet production schedules while providing competitive pricing) It would not be in any vehicle manufacturers best interest to provide a product which does not meet minimum quality, outside lead-time, inability to produce sufficient quantities or at a higher than forecasted costs. It is well documented that better than OEM components are as readily available as cheap imitations and as long as any of these meet the vehicle manufacturers specifications through verified testing and documentation the associated warranties will not be voided. Before I obtained my Mechanical Engineering degree I was first a motorcycle wrench and then a ASCE certified mechanic and I know of many, many wrenches out there who prefer their own brand of parts and may s-t-r-e-t-c-h the truth somewhat in reference to warranties.
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There are some good alternative products on the list, but Fram filters are garbage.
A classic example of a famous brand that was once synonymous with quality.
A classic example of a famous brand that was once synonymous with quality.
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Hey TxMoores, you want to do a list for a FLHTCUI?
Great post buddy!
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RE: Which Oil, Filters, Sparkplugs, etc. for your Harley
I do agree that the list is helpful to get me home...........I have to question the oil filter section as to fittage. Oil filters have may other features than just screwing on- check value use (or not), flow pattern, flow restriction, etc. I think I would be careful in that one area, for fear of upsetting my critical lube system! May not be an issue- but have seen this problem on the cars................
BRUCE
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RE: Which Oil, Filters, Sparkplugs, etc. for your Harley
There are a couple web sites where oil filters are examined. As pointed out, Fram filters are pretty poor quality. I use Napa Gold filters made by Wix on my Evo. Someone told me the TC filter setup doesn't use a check valve because of its location in the oil system. True?
We've beaten the oul issue to death. Suffice it to say synthetic is a better oil than regular oil, but if you change at 2500 miles and don't "cook" it in a parade or other excess heat situation, the dino will work fine. And HD synth isn't as high a quality as several other brands that happen to be less expensive, to boot.
Spark plugs? HDs are excellent. Anybody know who makes 'em? I usually use Autolite or NGK, and have never had one fail. Use to always use Champion, but haven't in quite a few years because of too many failures.
We've beaten the oul issue to death. Suffice it to say synthetic is a better oil than regular oil, but if you change at 2500 miles and don't "cook" it in a parade or other excess heat situation, the dino will work fine. And HD synth isn't as high a quality as several other brands that happen to be less expensive, to boot.
Spark plugs? HDs are excellent. Anybody know who makes 'em? I usually use Autolite or NGK, and have never had one fail. Use to always use Champion, but haven't in quite a few years because of too many failures.