View Poll Results: What is your Oil Preference?
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Yet another fluids thread....
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20
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From: Montreal
All this debate about oil is a little ridiculous in my mind... Good oil is good oil...
I go for the simple oil change, best bang for the buck in my book...
Mobil 1 20W50 Vtwin for engine and primary
Mobil 1 75w90 for tranny...
At $10 a quart, can't find a better value. And the gear oil really quiets down the 5th gear whine...
What I am saying is just don't loose sleep over it...
I go for the simple oil change, best bang for the buck in my book...
Mobil 1 20W50 Vtwin for engine and primary
Mobil 1 75w90 for tranny...
At $10 a quart, can't find a better value. And the gear oil really quiets down the 5th gear whine...
What I am saying is just don't loose sleep over it...
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Novice
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 24
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From: HB, Cali
Thanks to everyone that voted, results are interesting. Only 12% use the same in all 3 holes. Considering that Syn3 which Harley suggests for running in all 3 cost almost $20 per quart and you need 6 quarts per oil change no wonder.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,993
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From: Southeast GA
I run HD primary oil and Amsoil in the engine. I run Amsoil gear oil in the transmission.
When I had my cams installed on my 2012, I changed over to my usual combo above. When I picked up the bike, all the usual ticking is completely gone. I think it is due to a combination of the Amsoil and the tighter tolerances on the rockers.
When I had my cams installed on my 2012, I changed over to my usual combo above. When I picked up the bike, all the usual ticking is completely gone. I think it is due to a combination of the Amsoil and the tighter tolerances on the rockers.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 609
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From: Mount Airy, MD
I run 4qts. of Amsoil 20w-50 in the engine
1qt. of Bel-Ray V-Twin trans fluid which is 85w-140 I believe in the trans, and I run 45 oz. of HD Formula+ in the primary.
Every thing works great.
1qt. of Bel-Ray V-Twin trans fluid which is 85w-140 I believe in the trans, and I run 45 oz. of HD Formula+ in the primary.
Every thing works great.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Michigan
Don't know where you're shopping, but it's $12 at my dealer, and about $10 from lshd1.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,692
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From: Denham Springs, La
I run motor oil in the engine because it's an engine.
I run gear oil in the transmission because I've always run gear oil in manual transmissions.
I run Formula+ in the primary because HD recommends it and I've never dealt with this chain/clutch business before.
I don't think one oil is the best for all 3 holes. I think the different oils were engineered and manufactured for different applications.
One oil in all 3 holes may work fine. We read about it a lot here.
I run gear oil in the transmission because I've always run gear oil in manual transmissions.
I run Formula+ in the primary because HD recommends it and I've never dealt with this chain/clutch business before.
I don't think one oil is the best for all 3 holes. I think the different oils were engineered and manufactured for different applications.
One oil in all 3 holes may work fine. We read about it a lot here.
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Novice
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 24
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From: HB, Cali
Thanks for the link for lshd1 I will be ordering from them for sure. Local HD dealer here sells syn3 for 15+ a quart.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Lancaster, NH
Motor: Amsoil 20w50 synthetic
Tranny: Amsoil Severe Gear
Primary: Type "F" auto transmission fluid
Best combination I've found yet, and buying amsoil as a perferred customers saves a few bucks, http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/def...i=1&zo=1791369
Tranny: Amsoil Severe Gear
Primary: Type "F" auto transmission fluid
Best combination I've found yet, and buying amsoil as a perferred customers saves a few bucks, http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/def...i=1&zo=1791369