Synthetic Yes Or no
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 11
From: Mass/NH
I would after breakin with regular v twin oil. It's the same stuff but better without the bits of left over dinosaur...LOL. My Honda and Rocker both have run it for years with great results. Ride safe.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,470
Likes: 4
From: on the road
No actually I am not-------lol
I have asked about specific products and been told one story and then found the truth.The tube grease(solidified oil) is made by mystic.The diesel fuel treatment is made by US petroleum.The oil extended is the same as the old Motor Honey lol.I really cant find a single thing they TOTALLY manufacture
I have asked about specific products and been told one story and then found the truth.The tube grease(solidified oil) is made by mystic.The diesel fuel treatment is made by US petroleum.The oil extended is the same as the old Motor Honey lol.I really cant find a single thing they TOTALLY manufacture
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: colorado
break in? baloney
Bikes don't really need to be "broken in". Usually just the rider does. The factory runs the bike up to full load after assembly, and before crating them, dealer runs the bike after uncrate and assembly, so why would you need to break in the bike after purchase. Just ride it like normal, don't flog the hell out of it, make sure it does not overheat, and that's all the break in that's required.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: N.E.WA. State
My experience with synthetics is as follows. 2007 Heritage broke in with conventional then a switch to synthetic. At approx. 17000 miles started to get some serious noise at start up after bike was warm. Skip ahead to 2011 Limited, same scenario, again right at 17000 miles. Switched both back to conventional, problem gone. Needless to say, no more synthetics for me. Like they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". FWIW
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Owensboro
Amsoil says it can go double the book. So 10k miles or one year in the engine. 20k in the primary and trans or one year.
Can you use the same in all 3 holes.
This isn't rocket science. Do what makes you feel better. If you are concerned, send your oil off at 5k and see what they say.
Can you use the same in all 3 holes.
This isn't rocket science. Do what makes you feel better. If you are concerned, send your oil off at 5k and see what they say.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: Great Lakes State
My experience with synthetics is as follows. 2007 Heritage broke in with conventional then a switch to synthetic. At approx. 17000 miles started to get some serious noise at start up after bike was warm. Skip ahead to 2011 Limited, same scenario, again right at 17000 miles. Switched both back to conventional, problem gone. Needless to say, no more synthetics for me. Like they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". FWIW
I'm all for technology, but like I posted before, dino been around since the beginning of time, and it has much improved itself. I don't want more engine noise, just keep the holes wet with fresh dino juice or syn and gtg. It is a personal choice, no right or wrong on this topic, this debate could go on as long as...well as long as dino has been around. Hehe.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 213
Likes: 3
I'm all for technology, but like I posted before, dino been around since the beginning of time, and it has much improved itself. I don't want more engine noise, just keep the holes wet with fresh dino juice or syn and gtg. It is a personal choice, no right or wrong on this topic, this debate could go on as long as...well as long as dino has been around. Hehe.
