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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 02:09 PM
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What type and weight of oil is everyone using in there m8? Engine, primary, and trans?
can we still use 20w50 in everything? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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No offense, but an introduction would help.
As for oil, I follow the recommendations in my owners manual.
 

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makes sure to use some that is slippery
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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No offense, but an introduction would help.
As for oil, I follow the recommendations in my owners manual.
Been here 10 years and still haven't introduced myself, so HOWDY........LOL
 
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Been here 10 years and still haven't introduced myself, so HOWDY........LOL
welcome Newb!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 03:10 PM
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It' on a 2017 roadglide. Sorry if this has already been discussed bit I looked and couldn' find anything on here. Ju t asking a simple question. I bought the bike wrecked and fixed it back and has no owners manual. Just thought it would be a simple question for someone to answer
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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Hope you did a better job fixing your bike than you did looking for oil threads - there's literally thousands on this forum, including a whole section dedicated to oil topics.
 
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Just make sure to get it in every corner for maximum lubrication.

 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 03:23 PM
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For your information, you can download the owners manual from H-D for free. I use Mobil 1 20W50 for engine and transmission and any quality 20W50 non-synthetic oil in primary.
Mobil1 is also on sale at Advance Auto thru end of month.
 
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