Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

For those who use Amsoil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:18 PM
  #11  
atrox88's Avatar
atrox88
Ultimate HDF Member
Veteran: Army
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,279
Likes: 56
From: Union Bridge, MD
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

ORIGINAL: HOGinit

Amsoil recommends 20w50 in all three holes, with a secondary recommendation of 75W 90 in the tranny.&nbsp\\;I believe a heavier weight oil is better in the tranny so I am going with that.&nbsp\\;My indy wrench also recommends a heavier oil in the Tranny.
&nbsp\\;
Mine recommending the same.
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:24 PM
  #12  
garyhendley's Avatar
garyhendley
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,706
Likes: 1
From: Sunland, CA
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

what they said sounds like a lot of people know about amsoil
&nbsp\\;
it is a quality product i just become a san fernando valley distributor
&nbsp\\;
good choice all three holes
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:46 PM
  #13  
MyFirstHD's Avatar
MyFirstHD
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 0
From: Inverness, FL
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

Is the Amsoil 20w50 synthetic or dino
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:49 PM
  #14  
Jrsess's Avatar
Jrsess
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,907
Likes: 69
From: Wesley Chapel Fl.
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

Ditto, All three holes,20/50. Outstanding results.
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 04:00 PM
  #15  
granddad's Avatar
granddad
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

synthetic
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:03 PM
  #16  
04harleyboy's Avatar
04harleyboy
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,253
Likes: 1
From: Southeastern Michigan
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

20w50 in the engine, 75/90 severe duty in the trans, and slick shift in the primary.
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:06 PM
  #17  
garyhendley's Avatar
garyhendley
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,706
Likes: 1
From: Sunland, CA
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

i would like to add the 1st and the best synthetic amsoil was the 1st to bring out
synthetic oil back in 1972 there product today no one compares mobil v twin is close
but amsoil never breaks down
&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:18 PM
  #18  
CSI's Avatar
CSI
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,801
Likes: 13
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

ORIGINAL: AtkRWC

20W50 in Engine and Primary, 75/90 in the Trans
&nbsp\\;
What he said.
&nbsp\\;
I change engine oil every 6000, and primary/tranny fluids every OTHER engine oil change.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:54 PM
  #19  
streetglide88's Avatar
streetglide88
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

you amsoil guys crack me up...you can buy mobil 1 anywhere and its just as good... sorry ...not another oil thread...
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:05 PM
  #20  
Odd Job's Avatar
Odd Job
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
From: La Mirada, CA
Default RE: For those who use Amsoil

ORIGINAL: streetglide88

you amsoil guys crack me up...you can buy mobil 1 anywhere and its just as good... sorry ...not another oil thread...
&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;didn't you read the Amsoil Bearing Wear test????
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:43 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE