Synthetic oil
Road Master
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From: Southern Oregon
Here is a LOT of information for anyone who cares to read it.... THIS IS NOT AN AD...... IT'S A FACTUAL INFORMATION SHEET THAT CAN BE PRINTED OR READ ONLINE, 28 PAGES
http://www.amsoil.com/products/stree...hitePaper.aspx
Maybe it will help some of you make an informed decision, not something based on what your buddy does or has heard.
http://www.amsoil.com/products/stree...hitePaper.aspx
Maybe it will help some of you make an informed decision, not something based on what your buddy does or has heard.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Here is a LOT of information for anyone who cares to read it.... THIS IS NOT AN AD...... IT'S A FACTUAL INFORMATION SHEET THAT CAN BE PRINTED OR READ ONLINE, 28 PAGES
http://www.amsoil.com/products/stree...hitePaper.aspx
Maybe it will help some of you make an informed decision, not something based on what your buddy does or has heard.
http://www.amsoil.com/products/stree...hitePaper.aspx
Maybe it will help some of you make an informed decision, not something based on what your buddy does or has heard.
If you want unbiased, objective information on oils refer why not refer to independent product review data that can be found in the Oil Section here.
Road Master
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From: Southern Oregon
Except it is what it is: Amsoil Marketing Propaganda. You don't think a mfg. would publish anything that reflects negatively on their product do you?
If you want unbiased, objective information on oils refer why not refer to independent product review data that can be found in the Oil Section here.
If you want unbiased, objective information on oils refer why not refer to independent product review data that can be found in the Oil Section here.
Like another poster said, he uses plain old dino oil, it's been working for years. It's nice to have choices.
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I'll chime in here. I've been riding motorcycles for 47 years. Up until last year, I ran dino oil in every one of them. I never have had ANY oil related problems......EVER. I still feel that dino oil, changed at 2500-3,000 miles with filter, will do the job. I bought a new SuperGlide last year, and just because of my age and my back, will perhaps be my last motorcycle purchase. I use Mobil 1 V-Twin in it. I DO NOT like AMSOIL at all. It has nothing to do with the "product" but EVERYTHING to do with how it's marketed. If I could go to my local Walmart, AutoZone, or parts store and buy Amsoil, I might, but, you can spin it any way you want, Amsoil is pyramid sales, and I would NEVER buy it because of that. Besides, Mobil 1 V-Twin is just as good or better than Amsoil, and I don't have to deal with all the BS that you get with Amsoil.
Question................WHY doesn't Amsoil, if it's SO good, just sell it's oil at the local store like everyone else? Hmmmmm?
Question................WHY doesn't Amsoil, if it's SO good, just sell it's oil at the local store like everyone else? Hmmmmm?
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Too ALL of you that have replied, I thank you very much.
I am one of those unfortunate people that if I have petrol in my bike, and it is not going I phone the mechanic. I have been riding for more years than I care to remember, had different bikes over the years but bought my first harley 8 years ago, and have had no problems, apart from one of them leaking oil, which was fixed under warranty.
The reason for my question was that I was chatting to the mechanic who services my bike, and he said he only uses proper oil as he believes it to be better
So all of you out there enjoy riding and once again thanks for the advice
I am one of those unfortunate people that if I have petrol in my bike, and it is not going I phone the mechanic. I have been riding for more years than I care to remember, had different bikes over the years but bought my first harley 8 years ago, and have had no problems, apart from one of them leaking oil, which was fixed under warranty.
The reason for my question was that I was chatting to the mechanic who services my bike, and he said he only uses proper oil as he believes it to be better
So all of you out there enjoy riding and once again thanks for the advice
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From: Georgia Mountains
I'll chime in here. I've been riding motorcycles for 47 years. Up until last year, I ran dino oil in every one of them. I never have had ANY oil related problems......EVER. I still feel that dino oil, changed at 2500-3,000 miles with filter, will do the job. I bought a new SuperGlide last year, and just because of my age and my back, will perhaps be my last motorcycle purchase. I use Mobil 1 V-Twin in it. I DO NOT like AMSOIL at all. It has nothing to do with the "product" but EVERYTHING to do with how it's marketed. If I could go to my local Walmart, AutoZone, or parts store and buy Amsoil, I might, but, you can spin it any way you want, Amsoil is pyramid sales, and I would NEVER buy it because of that. Besides, Mobil 1 V-Twin is just as good or better than Amsoil, and I don't have to deal with all the BS that you get with Amsoil.
Question................WHY doesn't Amsoil, if it's SO good, just sell it's oil at the local store like everyone else? Hmmmmm?
Question................WHY doesn't Amsoil, if it's SO good, just sell it's oil at the local store like everyone else? Hmmmmm?
Parts. However, they occasionally are out of stock. I kept reading about people buying M-1 at Walmart, and never saw it amongst all the oil. Then I noticed that they keep the M-1 near their motorcycle accessories. An endless supply and it was 8$ and change a quart!
Amsoil is good, and I was a dealer at one time just to buy for myself and freinds. But it's not worth the extra $ to be a dealer. The M-1 is cheaper, and is better in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of pyramid sales either.
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I have been running Mobil 1 Vtwin 20w-50 in my bike since the 5000 mi service. I have never had a problem obtaining it. Even in the one horse town I live in, both Autozone and Walmart carry it. After I use my supply of oil I have at the house, I'm gonna start using M 1 15s-50. I know a lot of people who use it and have had no issues, and a 5 qt jug is about $23 at wally world vs almost 9 bux a qt for the v twin version.