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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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just wondering what kind of oil you guys use in your bike. i have a 08 street glide and its time for 5k service. moco has done oil change in the past and have been running syn blend should i change or keep using what i have thanks for your input
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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I use the Amsoil 20/50 in the crankcase and primary and Amsoil sever duty gear oil in the transmission
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Mobile 1 15W50 in the crankcase, dino 20W50 in the primary, and Mobile 1 75W90 in the tranny.

For some sordid reason that I don't really understand, I just love oil threads. You couldn't mistake this one for anything else when you look at the title.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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It's going to be a long winter and the oil threads are just beginning!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Simple, any good synthetic; except, syn 3. Why? poor to no detergents allowing carbon to build up creating more heat and a poor breathing engine.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dwg1956
I use the Amsoil 20/50 in the crankcase and primary and Amsoil sever duty gear oil in the transmission
Same here
 
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Same here
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amsoil 20/50 in all holes. gonna switch to dino in primary at next change, sometimes the clutch doesn't feel great.....
 
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I use a Valvoline full synthetic CI-4 diesel oil in the bike's I work on..... 12 bucks a gallon, great oil with great protection.
 
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