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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rounders
Since in the softail section, it doesn't matter, it won't see that many miles. If you ride a lot see what kind of oil they use touring section.
A stunning example of a blatant unfounded ASSumption.

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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:02 PM
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There is no need to run motorcycle (v-twin) oil in a harley unless you like to empty your wallet.
it was designed for bikes that the engine shares a sump with the primary. It leaves out additives that cause the clutch to slip but are beneficial to an engine as well.
A harley has 3 holes. Not 1.
Use a good race oil of your preference. Much better off.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 04FXDI
Wow.....such douchery. It's obviously clear the brother is new. Great way to turn him off to what is, and has been for most here, a very informative forum. As usual Hat has gone above and beyond to help him out.

Thanks Hat.

@m8deluxe good luck, don't let the ball busters get to you, most of em good guys just having a lil fun. In any event. Amsoil for me, like Clammy said. 20/50 and 60
uhm…clammy posted he knows someone that goes by reaper that uses Amsoil, he himself never said he did.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:09 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by M Oclaf
uhm…clammy posted he knows someone that goes by reaper that uses Amsoil, he himself never said he did.
"Reaper" is what I call my 2005 Night Train (see my sig pic ), upon which I have ridden over 217,000 miles.

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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:34 PM
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There is an entire section of the forum designated for oil discussion.

If you have an oil question, that is the place to ask.
 

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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by eighteight
A stunning example of a blatant unfounded ASSumption.

( See post #16 )
How many serious answers have been in this thread? have you helped the guy? But statisically a touring bike is a touring bike, so if you use a bell curve, they will more miles. But its a joke. You need to hang out with some men. Get some men in your life, real men. They bust ***** make jokes.

But please help this guy.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rounders
How many serious answers have been in this thread?
I didn`t see a question...

Originally Posted by Rounders
But statisically a touring bike is a touring bike, so if you use a bell curve, they will more miles.
OK, post the statistics.
 

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
I did

OK, post the statistics.
i realize the men hear with softails are the outliers. But do you really believe as a rule bike made for touring, doesn't have more miles per year than a bike not made for touring? Storage and weather protection will have you riding more. If simply to the grocery store.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 03:18 PM
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Wow......

Oil threads make people ornery...
 
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