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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by skyline090
Harley no longer recommends use of synthetics. I stick with brand name dino fluids. After talking to my indy, I no longer even look at the Harley oil.. Bottom of the barrel stuff.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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For what is it worth I switch from Syn3 in all three to Amsoil 20 50 in all three. Mines and 07 fatboy. It runs cooler and the clunking and noise is gone. Now this is a new change for me so maybe it wont last. I cant speak on what oil does better in what climate. Here in ohio my new oil setup ran great for a 4 hour ride on a nice 70 degree day. Seems to big debate over what is the best oil and so on. So I just picked Amsoil since it is the easiest to get and appears to get reviews like Ford and Chevy. Just depends on who you talked to I guess.
 
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