Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
ORIGINAL: mn.roadking
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
Also, SYN3 in the Trans will work, but may not be the BEST thing for the trans. A heavier weight lubricant with a thicker coating may provide better protection.
In regard to the primary, SYN 3 may be better than a pure synthetic because you don't want too much slippage with the clutch plates.
Bah.....the key to everything is periodic fluid changes......and as long as you don't pee in there.... you should be OK.
Road Captain
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
ORIGINAL: Jsans
Bah.....the key to everything is periodic fluid changes......and as long as you don't pee in there.... you should be OK.
Bah.....the key to everything is periodic fluid changes......and as long as you don't pee in there.... you should be OK.
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
ORIGINAL: mn.roadking
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
It is true that H-D says that Syn 3 will work, but if I have $10. to buy a quart of 20w/50 oil, you can bet your a$$ I will buy a full synthetic before I buy a semi-synthetic for the same amount. Yes saving money is a good thing and spending it wisely is an even better thing.
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It is true that H-D says that Syn 3 will work, but if I have $10. to buy a quart of 20w/50 oil, you can bet your a$$ I will buy a full synthetic before I buy a semi-synthetic for the same amount. Yes saving money is a good thing and spending it wisely is an even better thing.
Road Master
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
I would not mess around with Mobil 1 in the Primary. Unless it is specifically for a Motorcycle. The Car formula has friction modifiers that can cause your clutch to slip.
I've been running Amsoil since 99, it made a believer out of me. I use Amsoil 20W 50W in the Engine and Primary, and Amsoil Severe Gear 75 90W in the Tranny.
I've been running Amsoil since 99, it made a believer out of me. I use Amsoil 20W 50W in the Engine and Primary, and Amsoil Severe Gear 75 90W in the Tranny.
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
ORIGINAL: Jsans
It is true that H-D says that Syn 3 will work, but if I have $10. to buy a quart of 20w/50 oil, you can bet your a$$ I will buy a full synthetic before I buy a semi-synthetic for the same amount. Yes saving money is a good thing and spending it wisely is an even better thing.
So Syn-3 IS a semi-synthetic...correct?
It is true that H-D says that Syn 3 will work, but if I have $10. to buy a quart of 20w/50 oil, you can bet your a$$ I will buy a full synthetic before I buy a semi-synthetic for the same amount. Yes saving money is a good thing and spending it wisely is an even better thing.
Cruiser
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
Couldn't go wrong with option #4. That's what I use and am very satisfied.
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
Holy crap....I know oil is up to $100 a barrel now... but $10 a quart????
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ORIGINAL: biz44
Just go with the Red Line Big Twin 20W50 PowerPack at Racer Supply. I think they are still a sponsor here and you can get a few % off if you tell them you learned about the deal here!
I used this in my FXSTD-SE and it ran cooler and quieter....shifted smoother also, and all I had to do was think about neutral, and the green light would come on!
This is a super deal
Just go with the Red Line Big Twin 20W50 PowerPack at Racer Supply. I think they are still a sponsor here and you can get a few % off if you tell them you learned about the deal here!
I used this in my FXSTD-SE and it ran cooler and quieter....shifted smoother also, and all I had to do was think about neutral, and the green light would come on!
This is a super deal
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RE: Another Multiple Choice Oil Question
ORIGINAL: mn.roadking
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
Why wouldn't you use what HD recommends? Are you trying to save money? You know the SYN3 will work.
Syn 3 is not a full synthetic either like mobil 1 or other syn oils.
Mobil 1 V Twin 20w50 Engine
Mobil 1 75w90 transmission or Spectro platinum.
Formula + for Primary. (no friction modifiers)