Mobil one V Twin Oil

[gdkenoyer]

Originally Posted by roadchaser

08 HD <--> Mobil 1- 15w-50

As you are now not compliant with the warranty requirements are you betting (== hoping) that you'll have no "oil related" warranty issues (cam bearings/followers), etc?

[grandpa Tom]

Originally Posted by muleskinner

A lot of guys on that forum with Harleys are using the M1 15-50 car oil in their bikes, but the M1 V-Twin 20-50 has a lot more moly in it than the 15-50 oil. I also think the 20-50 oil is better in the summer. But thats just my opinion.

muleskinner my understanding is the auto oil 15-50 has more moly in it that is why they dont normally put it in the primmary.
might be ok in engine but I would stick with V-20-50w

[gdkenoyer]

Originally Posted by grandpa Tom

muleskinner my understanding is the auto oil 15-50 has more moly in it that is why they dont normally put it in the primmary.

correct on the moly, but it's still pretty low; I'm not losing any sleep over it.
This is discussed in Mobil 1 V Twin (odd simularity in string titles, eh?). Per a post from Electraglidin':

           __M1_   _VTwin_
Silicon:       9      10    
Boron:       228     188    
Sodium:       13       3    
Magnesium:    43     538    
Calcium:    2464    1899    
Phosphorus: 1193    1142    
Zinc:       1315    1352    
Molybdenum:   90       0   
 - units in ppm

[ramnj]

Originally Posted by airmann6

Wondering if anyone is using Mobil One 20w50 V Twin oil in there bike and with what results ? Thanks

I'm using the Mobile 1 20w50 V Twin on my RK. Spectro in the trans and Formula + in the primary.

[WVRDKING]

Originally Posted by ramnj

I'm using the Mobile 1 20w50 V Twin on my RK. Spectro in the trans and Formula + in the primary.

Have also been using Mobil1 V-Twin in the engine, Spectro in the trans, and Formula+ in the primary. All 3 area Wal-Marts recently quit stocking the Mobil1; and the only indy stocking it want's $12.00 a qt.

Being very serious about the lubricants for my Ultra, I decided to try the Red Line Oil PowerPack Kit from:
www.racerpartswholesale.com

Includes their 20W50 motor oil, the Heavy ShockProof for tranny, and the MTL for primary. They're also throwing in a promotional hat, funnel, and bottle of Fuel Injection Cleaner.

After a few hundred miles, I'm well satisfied with the products. Many riders have suggested the ShockProof Heavy for these cruise-drive 6-speeds, and I have to say it's doing an excellent job; maybe a tad quieter than the Spectro.

HTH's

[Misterb]

I run it in the engine of my '07, and it lowered my engine temps quite a bit. I used to run it in all 3 holes, but I decided it would be better to use products specifically designed for the primary, transmission, and the engine and not try to use a one size fits all approach. When you think about it, a primary is quite different from an engine. So, I'm still running Mobil 1 in the engine, but I use Royal Purple trans in the transmission, and Royal Purple primary in the primary.

It seems to shift a little more quietly now.

[INTHERED]

Originally Posted by biggerden

I can also tell you that the 15w50 mobil1 will be fine too!I used that many years ago in our drag bikes 86 gsxr1100 that ran low 8's at over 160mph the first season we broke the motor down three times and changed bearings out of guilt there was no signs of wear! 1109cc mtr inj with nitrous never had any clutch issues in three seasons and never had a bearing failure! Good Stuff

I see two Mobil 1 15w50s on the shelf now. One is the original label and the other is the Extended Performance version. Are these 15w50s interchangable ?

Thanks >>>> Inthered

[RK CRAIG]

MEN,
I have used Mobile One in my Trucks for ever, Great Oil!!, But when it comes to ATV oils And Motorcycle oils ITS (AMSOIL) for me these people has always had there sh!t togteher when it comes to TOY OIL,
Tj

[04GLIDE]

I used Mobil 1 20/50 for about the first 40,000 on this bike. I tore it down at 32,000 and it was like new inside. No scuffs on the cylinders and everything looked like it had a few hundred miles not 32,000. I was impressed and I have torn down a few motors over the years. None of which looked this good. Am now at 68,000 and plan on many more miles. I do run Redline 20/60 during the summer months now.

[gdkenoyer]

Originally Posted by 04GLIDE

I used Mobil 1 20/50 for about the first 40,000 [and] I do run Redline 20/60 during the summer months now.

Why? does the extra '10' make a difference?

[04GLIDE]

Originally Posted by gdkenoyer

Why? does the extra '10' make a difference?

When Im running across the desert and it's 100*I want all the protection i can get.

[skyhook]

I use syn in the wife's bike and it works fine...my bike has an aggressive cam and makes some noise...it also runs hotter...I live in the deep south, low elevation, high humidity, and very hot 5 months out of the year...have better results temp and noise wise with straight 50 conventional oil...just have to keep it below 230* F and change every 2500 miles...imo syn aerates bad and is too thin at operating temp...fine for mild builds but I like straight conventional oil for a hot-rod...will be getting an oil cooler next spring

[TheNowhereman]

Originally Posted by AZFXSTB

Unless the formula has changed thats bass ackwards V-twin has no Moly in it..last breakdown I saw of it. The 15-50 does thats why it slips in the primary more

I run 15-50 in the engine as well
Type F ATF in primary
Mobile 1 75-90 in the tranny

I thought no car oil could have moly in it anymore due to screwing up the cat coverters..