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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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whats the best oil to use for the 3 chambers ? 2007 96b motor
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Do a search...long list of threads on oil, lots o typing and lots o Opinions. I will say that you will always need to put 20/50 in the engine, the rest can get as complicated as you may like. You can research on AMSOIL, REVTECH, some kind of Purple stuff etc...... personally I go with AMSOIL.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Amsoil runs cooler and there are claims of improved horse power, not sure I felt that though.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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I don't think oils have been discussed before...

Read up...its all a matter of choice and preference
 

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Do a search there are hundreds of replies on threads.

I use Red Line V Twin trans with shock proof in the trans and Redline V Twin Primary in the primary and HD Syn 3 in the engine

Trans shifts smoother than with dino or the Syn 3 and the clutch is smooth with the primary oil
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Mobil 1 V-Twin in motor. Mobil 1 75w/140 in tranny. B&M Trick Shift in primary.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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See...3 opinions and 3 different oils
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Yeah, but mines right.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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thanks.....ok this may sound dumb but is there a difference between 20/50 full synthetic oil and 20/50 full synthetic motorcycle oil ? one says motorcycle the other doesnt....
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Get the one that says for V-Twins, the other is probably for diesel truck engines.
Not that that its a bad choice, HD actually recommends it if your in a pinch and need to top off the tank.
But the one for V-Twins is blended specifically for the air cooled aluminum engine in your bike.
 
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