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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Can I use another brand of oil other that Harley? It is $12.95 a qt., that is crazy!
 
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Short answer = yes, but prepare for the "oil bashing/joking" floodgates...:O
 
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Good question, Tony. How 'bout it boys?
 
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Can I use another brand of oil other that Harley? It is $12.95 a qt., that is crazy!
Mobil 1 V twin oil use in all my bikes,and have for many years.
 
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Mobil 1 V twin oil use in all my bikes,and have for many years.
10.00 qt at Autozone
 
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Mobil 1 V twin oil use in all my bikes,and have for many years.
Thanks
 
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Thanks for not bashing, just tryin to same money lol
 
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I don't think I would chance it. HD dealers have a special sensor that can detect oil other than HD. If the sensor doesn't confirm HD oil they are allowed to rip all the Harley badges off of your bike and your warranty is toast!!! Word on the street is, if you put in at least one quart of HD oil with whatever else you are running it will fool the sensor. Good luck!!!
 
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I don't think I would chance it. HD dealers have a special sensor that can detect oil other than HD. If the sensor doesn't confirm HD oil they are allowed to rip all the Harley badges off of your bike and your warranty is toast!!! Word on the street is, if you put in at least one quart of HD oil with whatever else you are running it will fool the sensor. Good luck!!!
Very good interjection of crass humor. Thanks as I was biting my tongue...
 
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Brace yourself Tony. This is only the beginning.

(The real answer is yes, use the brand you prefer.)
 
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