HD brand SYNTHETIC or STANDARD?
#11
Screw HD's semi-synthetic Syn-3 (made by Citgo). You can get Mobil-1 15w-50 (silver cap) full synthetic (Group IV) oil at Walmart in a 5 quart jug for about $23.00. For the Tranny/Primary, Mobil-1 75-90 Gear Oil, about $9.00 at Autozone.
Lots of us run that combo with great results, but that's just my .02
Lots of us run that combo with great results, but that's just my .02
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I appreciate all the feedback from everyone. I am counting down the days till I get my service manual so that I can better understand everything. Since we're on the subject of Preventive Maintenance, what plugs are good? Right now I'm using Autolite's.
This is probably a stupid question, but I keep hearing Engine oil, Primary oil and Transmission oil. I thought the Primary was the transmission? So is there a 3rd kind of oil that I'll need?
This is probably a stupid question, but I keep hearing Engine oil, Primary oil and Transmission oil. I thought the Primary was the transmission? So is there a 3rd kind of oil that I'll need?
#17
Since we're on the subject of Preventive Maintenance, what plugs are good? Right now I'm using Autolite's.
This is probably a stupid question, but I keep hearing Engine oil, Primary oil and Transmission oil. I thought the Primary was the transmission? So is there a 3rd kind of oil that I'll need?
This is probably a stupid question, but I keep hearing Engine oil, Primary oil and Transmission oil. I thought the Primary was the transmission? So is there a 3rd kind of oil that I'll need?
As for the engine, primary & transmission comments...The sporty only needs two oils, (engine & gear oil), as the primary & transmission are one. The "Big Twins" have three seperate holes, as their primary & trans are seperate.
#18
Might as well just get the stockers unless you've done upgrades to the ignition, wires, & engine, as you really will not see any difference with the more $$$(aka..Performance) plugs.
As for the engine, primary & transmission comments...The sporty only needs two oils, (engine & gear oil), as the primary & transmission are one. The "Big Twins" have three seperate holes, as their primary & trans are seperate.
As for the engine, primary & transmission comments...The sporty only needs two oils, (engine & gear oil), as the primary & transmission are one. The "Big Twins" have three seperate holes, as their primary & trans are seperate.
#19
good info guys, thanks. I just had my oil changed at harley (3500 miles) and used the synthetic. I will probably do it myself from here on out, just wanted them to do the first one (i bought the bike at 1600 miles, after the 1000 mile service was done). I have heard good things about mobile one, but mostly have been confused about which variety I am to get...I'm also profoundly confused by the diesel engine oil requirement. Anyone care to clarify?
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