does hd syn3 work ?
Road Warrior
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RE: does hd syn3 work ?
ORIGINAL: Thirdup
I have a related question:
I'm coming up on my 10k and will be doing most of it myself. I've been running plain HD oil and changing at 3K intervals. The fellow who did mylast oil change(independent shop) said that I might not want to change to synthetic now that I've gone 10K (he seemed to indicate that if I were going to change, I should have done so long before my 10K).
I've no experience with synthetics, but I had intended to switch.Would it really a bad idea at this point?
I have a related question:
I'm coming up on my 10k and will be doing most of it myself. I've been running plain HD oil and changing at 3K intervals. The fellow who did mylast oil change(independent shop) said that I might not want to change to synthetic now that I've gone 10K (he seemed to indicate that if I were going to change, I should have done so long before my 10K).
I've no experience with synthetics, but I had intended to switch.Would it really a bad idea at this point?
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From: SW Minnesota
RE: does hd syn3 work ?
Thirdup, you can change to synthetic at any time. I now run Mobil 1 15/50 in my classic Triumphs, after years of running Castrol dino oil, which is what was recomended at their time of manufacture. As I do not ride them often, I was most interested in the long term "clingability to parts" that synthetics excel at.
You will have a little residual dino oil left the first time you run it, which will mix right in, and be eliminated the next time you change.
You will have a little residual dino oil left the first time you run it, which will mix right in, and be eliminated the next time you change.
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RE: does hd syn3 work ?
The V&H 2-into-1's look beautiful. The bike runs perfectly. The pipes have a deep resonant sound that is great. Everyone seems to like the sound, except for the wife. She says, "you spent how much, just to make it louder?" Oh well, you can't please everyone. Basically I'm very happy. If we go on a long trip, I may need to find a way to tone them down a bit. A couple of the techs in the shop (including the service manager) want to switch to them after they heard the sound.
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RE: does hd syn3 work ?
ORIGINAL: onebadassbob33
good morning hd forum. just traded streetbob for an 07 eglide standard. will never make fun of the elders again. you guys are right and i was wrong baggers are the fashnizzle. question is, i have noticed the glide does get hot very fast i am approaching the 1k service. will switching to hd syn3 help the bike run a little cooler? i know thats not the complete fix but if it will help i will surely make the change. i am not sure if the stealer is just pushing for some sales for the syn oil or if it really will help the bike run a littlecooler. any input is greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
good morning hd forum. just traded streetbob for an 07 eglide standard. will never make fun of the elders again. you guys are right and i was wrong baggers are the fashnizzle. question is, i have noticed the glide does get hot very fast i am approaching the 1k service. will switching to hd syn3 help the bike run a little cooler? i know thats not the complete fix but if it will help i will surely make the change. i am not sure if the stealer is just pushing for some sales for the syn oil or if it really will help the bike run a littlecooler. any input is greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: does hd syn3 work ?
ORIGINAL: onebadassbob33
I am not sure if the stealer is just pushing for some sales for the syn oil or if it really will help the bike run a littlecooler. any input is greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
I am not sure if the stealer is just pushing for some sales for the syn oil or if it really will help the bike run a littlecooler. any input is greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
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RE: does hd syn3 work ?
ORIGINAL: coolmac
AMSOIL is much better. Use 20 W50 in the engine,HD primary fluid and Severe gear Amsoil 75w90 in the transmission of mine.
AMSOIL is much better. Use 20 W50 in the engine,HD primary fluid and Severe gear Amsoil 75w90 in the transmission of mine.
Road Master
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From: Front Royal, Virginia
RE: does hd syn3 work ?
I would suspect that all synthetics work very well. I just object to HD dealers charging $11+ a quart for theirs. Plus I can buy Amsoil for $6 a quart. And let it be known that all syns are NOT 25,000 mile oils. Some are actually designed to be changed at 5000 miles. Amsoil sells a 25,000 version and another that requires much earlier changes. I just ordered $400 worth of the stuff for my bike, cars and my company trucks. And I always ask for the 25,000 mile stuff. Be sure you do to.
Gary
Gary
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
RE: does hd syn3 work ?
Hard to say which is better than the other. For me, having the oil and filter delivered to my door was the selling point. Changing everything i have to Amsoil.
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RE: does hd syn3 work ?
Don't use SYN 3 when you do research on oils you will find it's not a top of the line oil. There are many other better oils that can be used. I myself use AMSOIL 20w50 in the engine and primary and 75-110 Severe gear in the transmission.