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Jul 15, 2012 | 04:56 PM

#11

Ronp42

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Mobile 1 15/50 works the best for me. I learned a long time ago, heavier oil doesn't lube better, it just puts more load on your starter and engine.

Jul 15, 2012 | 05:03 PM

#12

Dionicio

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From: El Paso, Texas

I've tried the syn oils, and got too much engine noise. I now use HD dino grade 50 during the summer, and grade 20W50 during the winter. My Engine runs a lot quieter. I normaly don't but I have used grade 60 when the temp's are above 100, or when touring during the summer months.

Last edited by Dionicio; Jul 16, 2012 at 06:47 PM.

Jul 15, 2012 | 05:17 PM

#13

harleycat225

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From: Bull Shoals AR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionicio

I've tried the syn oils, and got too much engine noise. I now use HD dino grade 50 during the summer, and grade 20W50 diring the winter. My Engine runs a lot quieter. I normaly don't but I have used grade 60 when the temp's are above 100, or when touring during the summer months.

Same here. I change at every 3000 miles so I think dino is just fine. Just my 2 cents

Jul 15, 2012 | 05:21 PM

#14

hedgehorn

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From: Utah

Been running VR1 20-50 since spring this year. Oil pressure is a little higher at an idle and it is quieter. Planning on change intervals of 3k

Jul 15, 2012 | 06:11 PM

#15

lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

Try a partial syn then like:

$75 bux a case delivered.

Jul 15, 2012 | 06:37 PM

#16

Verbal

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From: MI

Just got a case of Redline for all three holes with the funnel and cap and stickers. 20w-50 and will be doing the change this week. Got the bike with dino oil and am going with Redline based on the comments on the noard. Am looking forward to the "Pepto=Bismol"!