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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 06:14 AM
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I have gone through about 6 oil and trans fluid changes since I've owned my Fatboy. I have been using the Mobil 1 V twin full synthetic. My question is; Will it matter what oil I use as long as it stays V-twin Full Synthetic?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 07:13 AM
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This should keep us occupied until Spring.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 07:39 AM
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This should keep us occupied until Spring.
I doubt it, someone else will come up with something else like should i start my bike weekly when it is -10 degrees and let it run for 5 minutes while sitting in the garage as i drink a warn bud light.
 
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There is an entire section of the forum reserved for oil discussion.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
There is an entire section of the forum reserved for oil discussion.

As unfortunate as that may be ....
 
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as far as I'm concerned. as long as you use a quality v-twin motor oil the brand doesn't matter. they are all good.
I use straight dino oil from the moco for,well, since I started riding in the 70's with no oil related issues.
have never used synth oil.
 
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