synthetic oil
#21
A year or so ago I read an article about oil performance and testing they do to check which oil withstands greater pressures/temperatures etc...
I'm no engineer and only rely on what the smart people prove.
They performed what I think was called a bearing test. That test shows what protects better. Harley's syn oil performance was less than their conventional oil. I do not remember what all oils did the best but I do remember Mobil-1 being at the top of the heap.
I believe using the oils on the market today, if you change it often and you are not an extreme rider, most any of it will be ok within the same viscosity range.
I'm no engineer and only rely on what the smart people prove.
They performed what I think was called a bearing test. That test shows what protects better. Harley's syn oil performance was less than their conventional oil. I do not remember what all oils did the best but I do remember Mobil-1 being at the top of the heap.
I believe using the oils on the market today, if you change it often and you are not an extreme rider, most any of it will be ok within the same viscosity range.
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Comparatively... oil is cheap, an engine is not.
As for the guy who said he didn't want to change his own oil...
- I certainly don't trust some minimum wage, dealership porter to do it.
- If I do it, I know it gets done right.
- I want to be familiar with more than just the handlebars on my bike.
- It's a lot cheaper if I find the 20 minutes to do it myself.
- If I save the money on the labor, then I can spend it on something else for the bike.
- I'll be more cautious than the dealership, to not ding up chrome or paint on my bike.
- It took me a long time to be able to afford my bike, I have pride and money in it.
Just saying...
As for the guy who said he didn't want to change his own oil...
- I certainly don't trust some minimum wage, dealership porter to do it.
- If I do it, I know it gets done right.
- I want to be familiar with more than just the handlebars on my bike.
- It's a lot cheaper if I find the 20 minutes to do it myself.
- If I save the money on the labor, then I can spend it on something else for the bike.
- I'll be more cautious than the dealership, to not ding up chrome or paint on my bike.
- It took me a long time to be able to afford my bike, I have pride and money in it.
Just saying...
#26
I run Amsoil 20W50 motorcycle oil in all three holes and change the engine oil every 7500 +- as recommended, transmission every 15,000 recommended by Harley. The primary every other oil change. No issues.
Check this out: https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mcv.aspx
Check this out: https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mcv.aspx
#27
thanks for the replys,maybe i didnt put enuf info in my post but i will try again...
i took my bike in for the 1k service then for the 5k service now im schedualed for the 10k but they cant get me in till the 8th.im currently over 10k by 1500 and the 8th is still a week away,so another 1k wont be to hard to rack up which will make 7500 since the last one.i am gunna change the oil tomorrow myself to be safe i was more or less just trying to get some input on synthetic oil.is harley oil as good as ams oil? thanks again for your replys
i took my bike in for the 1k service then for the 5k service now im schedualed for the 10k but they cant get me in till the 8th.im currently over 10k by 1500 and the 8th is still a week away,so another 1k wont be to hard to rack up which will make 7500 since the last one.i am gunna change the oil tomorrow myself to be safe i was more or less just trying to get some input on synthetic oil.is harley oil as good as ams oil? thanks again for your replys
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