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What Brand Engine Oil do you use in your bike
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,260
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
I kinda thought $269 seemed a bit high, however the dealers near me charge $180 for all 3 holes. It costs me about $35 to do all 3 holes and that includes Redline Shockproof in the gearbox. Yep, sounds like you got a good deal....except you still put your trust in their mechanic.
Tearing my engine apart - that's a different story.
And if they screw up, I have insurance.
Last edited by GARY DYER; Jan 5, 2018 at 08:43 AM.
Stage II
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2
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From: Gold Coast
Amsoil
I'm a new member to this forum site and here's my 2 bobs worth's. I've been using Amsoil in all my Harley's (engine, primary & Trans) from a Pan, 1340 up to 103 plus also in my classic Norton, Jawa and and Jap speedway bikes and never had a problem with it. But now I find it harder to get here in Queensland and after a lot of reading and research I'm going to give Mobil 1 a go. I'll start running it my Switchback 103 & Norton Commando until they need a service and I'll post my personal results that I think.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,451
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From: United States
I'm a new member to this forum site and here's my 2 bobs worth's. I've been using Amsoil in all my Harley's (engine, primary & Trans) from a Pan, 1340 up to 103 plus also in my classic Norton, Jawa and and Jap speedway bikes and never had a problem with it. But now I find it harder to get here in Queensland and after a lot of reading and research I'm going to give Mobil 1 a go. I'll start running it my Switchback 103 & Norton Commando until they need a service and I'll post my personal results that I think.
A banana bender no less. Giday mateWiz
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
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From: London
I still have the factory oil in my 2017 Fat Bob. I think it is HD 360 in all three cases. When I get 1,000 miles, I think I am going to change the engine to Mobile 1. In the Trans and Primary, I will probably stick with the HD oils. Hope I get it right and I only got the 2 year factory warranty.
Stage II
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Gold Coast
Has anybody used Penrite oil in their motors, be Mineral or full syn. These oils are Australia owner company dating back too the 1930. They are a good oils company and all my cars petrol and diesel are running 20w-50 or 60. But I've never used them in a V-twin before. Thought?
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 687
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From: Jacksonville Fl
So after much reading on oils in this forum and elsewhere (good grief) I had narrowed it down to Amsoil or Mobil 1 20/50 in all 3 holes. I used either one for many years in my 99 Yamaha Venture, putting close to 100k on her before I sold the bike. It did improve the shifting and finding neutral. For the filter on the Yamaha I used a Walmart brand filter. Those were put together real well. Newer ones I am not so sure of.
That being said I found the K&N 171 filter for 9 bucks and Mobil 1 20/50 for 9 bucks as well online at Walmart. I ordered it this AM. Free shipping too. Amsoil was around 14 per quart.
I do have to say that some have some really good stuff posted in the oils section of the forum. While I may never ever have that type of desire to delve that deep into a subject, when it comes to making lasagna I do get picky with my ingredients...........just saying......
That being said I found the K&N 171 filter for 9 bucks and Mobil 1 20/50 for 9 bucks as well online at Walmart. I ordered it this AM. Free shipping too. Amsoil was around 14 per quart.
I do have to say that some have some really good stuff posted in the oils section of the forum. While I may never ever have that type of desire to delve that deep into a subject, when it comes to making lasagna I do get picky with my ingredients...........just saying......
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