New Oil Poll - Page 5 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

chrt396 · 10-28-2005, 12:01 AM

I have been using Amsoil 20-50 in all three holes until a couple of days ago..after hearing that many of you'all use 75-90 in the tranny. I emptied and refilled using the heavier weight gear lube and actally there is a noticable difference in the quiteness of shifting. More of a click-click click instead of the clunk-clang-clunk. Therefore...my impressionable old mind has switched to heavier weight oil in the tranny! See!! You guys are useful afterall!!

trackstar55 · 10-28-2005, 12:09 AM

Mobile 1 synth. after break in. Nothing else

FatDave · 11-12-2005, 09:18 AM

Mobil 1 75-90 in tranny Syn 3 in engine and primary. Syn 3 seems to light for tranny. It shifts much better with the Mobil 1.

gdkenoyer · 11-22-2005, 03:07 PM

Found this over on BobIsTheOilGuy. AMSOIL put together a nice study on MC Oils. Nothing really new or amazing, just a nice compilation of various tests on a pretty broad range of oils.

No big surprise but AMSOIL came in first, good stuff anyhow...

You can find it on the AMSOIL site here.

SFTL-1 · 12-01-2005, 01:32 PM

Just changes all oils for winter storage, went all Redline this time:

20W-50
MTL
Shockproof Heavy

george douglas · 12-05-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevdog442

Syn3 in all, would use Amsoil but can't find anyone who sells it locally. Don't really want to have to order it and pay for shipping.

I can put the Amsoil on your doorstep cheaper than you can buy it locally. Keep in mind that a local dealer has to pay for shipping and then ad it to the price like every business does in the world. A loaf of bread has freight charges built into the price.

Bigtwin101 · 12-18-2005, 03:09 PM

I had the dealer dump the moco oil before I picked up my bike(02 FLHT) and filled with Amsoil . I had motor work done last winter mech said it looked good inside with 21,000 miles on it. New build was broke in with amsoil also 31,000 miles now runs great.

xkvator · 12-18-2005, 04:29 PM

You can't beat the price and service for Amsoil from George Douglas...2 case delivered in 2 working days...
after 2000 miles using HD dino, Amsoil MCV 20w-50 in crank/pri., severe gear in trans.
the severe gear eliminates the clunk.

poisoniv · 01-05-2006, 01:40 PM

20W-50 in the "Engine"
20W-50 in the "Primary"
75W-90 Sevear Gear Lube in the "Transmission"

First Harley, first vehicle to get Amsoil, 1 day delivered to Dallas.

Thanks George!!!

grc · 01-13-2006, 10:26 AM

Engine -> Mobil 1 V-twin 20W50
Primary -> H-D Formula +
Trans -> Redline Shockproof Heavy
Rider -> Vernor's Ginger Ale

Jerry

YankeeBob · 01-13-2006, 10:37 PM

Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w50 in engine and primary, Redline heavy shockproof in tranny

YankeeBob · 01-13-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grc

Engine -> Mobil 1 V-twin 20W50
Primary -> H-D Formula +
Trans -> Redline Shockproof Heavy
Rider -> Vernor's Ginger Ale

Jerry

Can't get Vernors in NH...I have to bring it home when I travel, or ask others to bring it to me. Good stuff, it is!

Red02FXST · 01-14-2006, 08:11 AM

I have an 02 FXST with 16000 miles. Used AMOIL in all 3 holes
since 800 miles at the first service. Dealer installed AMSOIL for
me as I provided the Oil.

I have noticed too, the Amsoil runs cooler ( average 190 to 250)
than other oils I have seen.
I rode 911 ride in NYC last year, Holland tunnel, New York city
traffic and oil temp gage in tank read 250. still no ping or heat
problems.

Titan1958 · 01-16-2006, 08:19 AM

Having a shared sump, seems like it's a really good idea to change often for viscosity-breakdown as well as clutch/transmission particle reasons. The HDEO 15-40's sure seem to hold viscosity well, and they are very inexpensive. If I currently had a separate sump engine, I'd run a synthetic in both engine and transmission, and THEN go for longer change intervals.

george douglas · 01-16-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan1958

Having a shared sump, seems like it's a really good idea to change often for viscosity-breakdown as well as clutch/transmission particle reasons. The HDEO 15-40's sure seem to hold viscosity well, and they are very inexpensive. If I currently had a separate sump engine, I'd run a synthetic in both engine and transmission, and THEN go for longer change intervals.

Motorcycles that use one sump for everything such as metric bikes, operate fine with one oil doing the job for the clutch, tranny, and the crankcase. You would think that it would become contaminated more quickly, but experience proves otherwise. I have done a lot of testing over the last 25 years in all kinds of bikes by sending used oil to labs to see how it looks. I have had Goldwings run up to 25,000 miles on the same Amsoil with normal wear and the oil suitable for continued use. My testing has shown that most motorcycle oils do lose some of their viscosity through shearing forces and etc. though.