Did the syn3 at 5000 miles bike ran great, engine really quiet. I just put in at 10000 the amsoil and now I hear light engine noises, will be going back to syn3 for good.

 

What is RP's flashpoint?

 

running Rotella diesel 15w40 in engine and primary no problems used it in all my bikes.

 

castrol gtx 20w-50

 

Mobil 1 in the motor, Bel Ray in the tranny, and Spectro in the primary. I take 1/2 qt of Mobil 1 with me on trips, but have never needed to add any. Availability on the road wouldn't be a reason for me to run any particular lube.

 

I run Syn 3 in all 3 holes & will likely continue to do so. I had ran Mobil 1 20w-50 in my previous bike with good results/no issues. Everything else is hard to find around here.

 

Unless something changes I plan to go with the Syn 3.

 

I am using syn3 in the motor and formula plus in the tranny and primary , I have not had any issues with this set up so no need to change plus it is easier to for me to get

 

I have been using Syn3 in all 3 holes, but come to find out, Syn3 is only a partial synthetic. Forthe same price, you can buy the others which are full synthetic.

After some rave reviews from a buddy of mine, I ordered the Redline heavy shockproof gear oil for the tranny, and the redline 20w50 motor oil for the engine and primary. The gear oil is said to greatly reduce the "clunkiness" of the shifting and make it smoother. I figured it couldn't hurt to give it a try, and the price was about the same.

I haven't changed my fluids yet, as I just picked up my new derby cover today. I'll report back what I think.

 

As an HD tech/mechanic I have gone to my share of oil seminars and have had oils analyzed and AMS oil just beats the crap out of ALL other oils. Take it for what it's worth. *shrugs*