Synthetic makes a difference
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Synthetic makes a difference
I just had my 1k service done and had the dealer service department put in synthetic. it made a difference in the sounds it DOESNT make now and it seems to be running smoother than I thought it would. ANy body else notice a markable difference after they put synthetic oil in?
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RE: Synthetic makes a difference
what kind of syn did the daler put in? The Dealer that did my 1k service said that all they carried and all they were authorized to use was the HDSyn3. From what I understand, Syn3 is a far cry from a real synthetic like Mobil 1, Amsoil, or Redline. I am going to run the Syn3 up to 3k and then swap out the oil in all 3 holes and see how it goes.
To be honest, going from the stock oil at delivery to Syn3 after the 1K service... I haven't noticed much of a difference at all. I don't have a problem with the way it is running... no excessive noise, still a challenge to find neutral, still a bit hot.... I guess I just expected a noticeable difference going to Syn3. Maybe I ill find what I am hoping for after a switch to full synthetic.
To be honest, going from the stock oil at delivery to Syn3 after the 1K service... I haven't noticed much of a difference at all. I don't have a problem with the way it is running... no excessive noise, still a challenge to find neutral, still a bit hot.... I guess I just expected a noticeable difference going to Syn3. Maybe I ill find what I am hoping for after a switch to full synthetic.
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RE: Synthetic makes a difference
The biggest difference I noticed was syn in the tranny. Shifted much smoother and neutural was easier to find. Synthetic stands up to heat better and has longer change intervals. I think the higher cost is justified by superior lubrication.
Check the forum tech section's oil related subjects. So much info there you will be reading for hours.
Check the forum tech section's oil related subjects. So much info there you will be reading for hours.
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RE: Synthetic makes a difference
ORIGINAL: Sanebiker
I just had my 1k service done and had the dealer service department put in synthetic. it made a difference in the sounds it DOESNT make now and it seems to be running smoother than I thought it would. ANy body else notice a markable difference after they put synthetic oil in?
I just had my 1k service done and had the dealer service department put in synthetic. it made a difference in the sounds it DOESNT make now and it seems to be running smoother than I thought it would. ANy body else notice a markable difference after they put synthetic oil in?
What is definitely improved that can be measured is cooling, up noticeably by changing to synthetic from fossil oil.
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RE: Synthetic makes a difference
I put AMSOIL(not an ad, that's been covered plenty, just saying) in the engine and transmission, and Syn3 in the primary. So far very pleased, but the proof will be in the pudding further down the road. The transmission is smooth, less of a clunk (we'll never get a "snick" like the metrics have), and finding neutral is a snap. To me, from being involved in an industrial sector that deals with the best oil we can afford, it doesn't seem to be the best protection to put a motor oil where a gear oil should go.
Any good synthetic (just picked the type I used because I had heard so much about it) is a step above your regular dino oil. Just my humble opinion, for what it's worth (.02 cents!).
Any good synthetic (just picked the type I used because I had heard so much about it) is a step above your regular dino oil. Just my humble opinion, for what it's worth (.02 cents!).
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RE: Synthetic makes a difference
ORIGINAL: tizone
what kind of syn did the daler put in? The Dealer that did my 1k service said that all they carried and all they were authorized to use was the HDSyn3. From what I understand, Syn3 is a far cry from a real synthetic like Mobil 1, Amsoil, or Redline. I am going to run the Syn3 up to 3k and then swap out the oil in all 3 holes and see how it goes.
To be honest, going from the stock oil at delivery to Syn3 after the 1K service... I haven't noticed much of a difference at all. I don't have a problem with the way it is running... no excessive noise, still a challenge to find neutral, still a bit hot.... I guess I just expected a noticeable difference going to Syn3. Maybe I ill find what I am hoping for after a switch to full synthetic.
what kind of syn did the daler put in? The Dealer that did my 1k service said that all they carried and all they were authorized to use was the HDSyn3. From what I understand, Syn3 is a far cry from a real synthetic like Mobil 1, Amsoil, or Redline. I am going to run the Syn3 up to 3k and then swap out the oil in all 3 holes and see how it goes.
To be honest, going from the stock oil at delivery to Syn3 after the 1K service... I haven't noticed much of a difference at all. I don't have a problem with the way it is running... no excessive noise, still a challenge to find neutral, still a bit hot.... I guess I just expected a noticeable difference going to Syn3. Maybe I ill find what I am hoping for after a switch to full synthetic.
...Then again, the parts department also has more than just the Harley Parts and Accesorys catalogue. I really like my renegade dealership.
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From: In a van, down by the river
RE: Synthetic makes a difference
At 2500 miles on clock, I changed from HD dino to Royal Purple this weekend. Bike runs around 10 degrees cooler but thats it, no other difference. Great if ya ask me....
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From: Alabama
RE: Synthetic makes a difference
My bike has had factory fill, Amsoil, and Redline in it. At this point I'd have to say Redline has been the quietest and coolest running of the three. Didn't testthem with a db meter or thermometer, just an observation from the saddle on my particular rig. 
So yes, I'd have to say that switching from dino to syn was noticeable (if only to a small degree) to me...
So yes, I'd have to say that switching from dino to syn was noticeable (if only to a small degree) to me...