Synthetic Oil
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
---and I use the factory recommended products.
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 862
Likes: 1
From: Western PA
---and I use the factory recommended products.
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
I agree! My main concern is reports of varnish build up on valve stems, causing the valve to stick. This is definitely oil related and happening to a few low mileage bikes. Usually the rear cylinder exhaust valve. I use Redline in my motor.
Banned
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 155
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SInce I first got interested in deep frying turkeys about 10 years ago I learned that peanut oil has a much higher burn rate so that is what I use.
Amsoil in the crank, Lucas in the primary and tranny works good for me.
Amsoil in the crank, Lucas in the primary and tranny works good for me.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 104
Likes: 1
From: Harrisburg,PA
---and I use the factory recommended products.
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
I have 4 Harleys in the garage right now,Twin Cams, Evos and Panheads.
I have owned many brands of motorcycle over the years.
My experience tells me to use products purpose made for these bikes- oil is a crucial part of the cooling system on these bikes.
and change at or before service intervals- ALWAYS store a bike with fresh clean oil.
my newest bike is a 2009, I can't believe how nice and clean the oil is coming out at changes, with I still do at 3000 miles.
oil is cheap, filters too
MK
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Frankfort, IL
Oil
I think all of the quality products are good. The main thing is to change the filler and the oil.
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 516
Likes: 29
From: Fenton, MO
For the engine, it's a toss up between Mobil1 and Amsoil. For the primary, you will find that every oil you put in there will give a little different feel to the clutch. Find one you that you like the way the clutch works.
For the trany, I have been running Spectro 6 Speed and found it quiets down the 5th gear wine and take away almost all of the 1st gear noise on decel. When I had my 25K service done, the shop called to tell me they were out of the Spectro and aked if I would try Redline Shockproof. I let them put in the Redline and although it is quieter than the SYN III, it is not as quiet as the Spectro.
For the trany, I have been running Spectro 6 Speed and found it quiets down the 5th gear wine and take away almost all of the 1st gear noise on decel. When I had my 25K service done, the shop called to tell me they were out of the Spectro and aked if I would try Redline Shockproof. I let them put in the Redline and although it is quieter than the SYN III, it is not as quiet as the Spectro.
