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Old 10-15-2010, 10:31 AM
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Can I use Screaming Eagle Synthetic 20/50 oil in my primary on a 2003 883 Sportster or should I use something else?
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Can I use Screaming Eagle Synthetic 20/50 oil in my primary on a 2003 883 Sportster or should I use something else?
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You can, but Gear Oil is made for gearboxes and is better suited there than Motor Oil. A better choice would be something like Mobil-1 75w-90 Gear Oil, available at most auto parts stores like Autozone.
 
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Originally Posted by cHarley
You can, but Gear Oil is made for gearboxes and is better suited there than Motor Oil. A better choice would be something like Mobil-1 75w-90 Gear Oil, available at most auto parts stores like Autozone.
What cHarley said........WVleo
 
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Mobile 1 15w50 in the engine and 75w90 in the primary.
 
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I'd recommend Spectro Primary fluid, or HD Formula+...
 
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Yeah been hearing synthetic 20-50 Is no longer reccomended for tranny by HD.
75-90,,I will make a note of that.
 
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Mobile 1 15w50 in the engine and 75w90 in the primary.

Yep. That's what I'm running in my Sportster as well.


 
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X3 to the Mobil 1 15W50 and 75-90. They had a sale at Walmart on the oil for $21 a 5 quart jug...bought a few!
 
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Originally Posted by cHarley
You can, but Gear Oil is made for gearboxes and is better suited there than Motor Oil. A better choice would be something like Mobil-1 75w-90 Gear Oil, available at most auto parts stores like Autozone.
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I ran the SE synthetic in my bike for years with no problems. I say go for it and just ride.
 
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