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Old Dec 28, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Ok. I have a 2003 Harley Electra Glide Standard Anniversary Edition. The engine has a Stage IV Screaming Eagle Kit with the CNC Machined Heads and a 6 Speed Screaming Eagle Transmission. I'm looking for recommendations for a good Synthetic oil to change out the existing stuff. I bought the bike used and it has almost 70,000 miles on her. With all the engine work that's been done, I would definitely say its a High Performance machine, so I don't want to use just any standard oil. Any recommendations?
 
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Something that you can find at an auto parts store locally. Amsoil 20 50 would do fine. Also select a decent oil filter, such as K&N that can also be found at auto stores.
 
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I was looking ion J&P's website and they have 2 kits I was looking into. Wonder if anyone has any experience with them?

Twin Power Synthetic Oil Change Kit

Maxima Synthetic 20W-50 Complete Oil Change Kit

 
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There is an entire section of this forum for discussion of oil...
 
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There is an entire section of this forum for discussion of oil...
....indeed, probably the most over-subscribed topic around HDF. I wouldn't personally use a synth on that bike, don't use it on any of mine, a good dyno is just fine.
 
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Lucas 20/50 synthetic & kn filter
 
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....indeed, probably the most over-subscribed topic around HDF. I wouldn't personally use a synth on that bike, don't use it on any of mine, a good dyno is just fine.
I have to agree I have a built 130hp build and all I use is harley dino oil. I just Change it often.
 
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Pick any one that grabs you. I like Red Line. Mobile 1, Amsoil, Syn3 (yes I KNOW HD doesn't refine oil), there are dozens. Whatever turns your crank (shaft).

If there are any "Bad" oils out there, I'm not sure which ones they are- but fer shur stay away from those.
 
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I use Mobile 1 Just some room for thought. if the bike never had sys oil you may get some seepage Just saying so I would out what used in the bike.
 
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Pick any one that grabs you. I like Red Line. Mobile 1, Amsoil, Syn3 (yes I KNOW HD doesn't refine oil), there are dozens. Whatever turns your crank (shaft).
Agree!
 
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