1000 mile service : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

JOKERS IMPALA · 07-29-2009, 02:34 AM

Ok im gonna do the 1000 mile service on my bike (2009 Night Train) here shortly, Ive heard a bunch of combinations for the fluids, so whats the best bet on fluid choices here, and I know theres the synthetic vs conventional oil debate here also. LMK what you guys think is best so I can start getting my stuff together

doc ock · 07-29-2009, 02:57 PM

Use the search function and you'll get hours of reading enjoyment.

JOKERS IMPALA · 07-29-2009, 04:30 PM

OK so anybody with some actual insight beides use the Search Button. I can use the search function all day long and still not have the answer to my question, thats why I posted a question. Ive heard a number of combinations through the search function Im trying to get the best combination on my motorcycle, and is synthetic worth the extra cash and where is the best place to get the products

rubber man · 07-29-2009, 05:14 PM

Dude, you will get the same opinions using the search button. Which lube combinations are best is not fact, just an opinion.

Faast Ed · 07-29-2009, 05:18 PM

Any good Synthetic in the motor (stock filter).
My favorite Redline MTL in the primary (shifts smooth)
Redlinie Shockproof Heavy in the trans is what I like best. There are other good fluids for that too.

Just giving an "opinion" on a very debatable subject.

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Faast Ed · 07-29-2009, 05:21 PM

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and is synthetic worth the extra cash

It's a break-even deal (no extra cash) because your change intervals are longer (5 thou vs. 3 thou).

Not lookin' for debate, just thought one of his replies should have an actual response to his question. LOL (who me? Smartazz?)

DBChoppers · 07-29-2009, 05:39 PM

We use only synthetic oil here ; Mobil one 20-50 or Torco 20-50 for the engine , Torco SGO 75-90 for the trans and Redline racing ATF for the primary. You don't have to use syn. oil but it does give better protection, we think it's worth the extra money.

20538 · 07-29-2009, 06:01 PM

I used Screaming Eagle syth3 in the last bike 03 FLSTCI.
this bike 08 FLHX, I use Amsoil 20w50 in engine, Amsoil severe gear 75w90 in trans and Amsoil syth ATF in primary.

sportchuck · 07-29-2009, 08:54 PM

you can just pee in the primary though right?

doc ock · 07-29-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownjams

I used Screaming Eagle syth3 in the last bike 03 FLSTCI.
this bike 08 FLHX, I use Amsoil 20w50 in engine, Amsoil severe gear 75w90 in trans and Amsoil syth ATF in primary.

but I use 75W140. See just more opinions on thousands of combination. Is anyone of these the best, sure they all are. How would I know what is best for your bike.

vindex1963 · 07-30-2009, 02:54 PM

I used SW50 in my first bike in everything and it ran to 167,000 miles. I'm not joking either.

1.572 billion combinations available.