Engine Oil Poll

[cedarbrook63]

Check this out.

Mobil in UK

Thanks Glider - I'd already Googled and found this site but there's no sign of your fave on it . I can get Amsoil from their base in Oxford and the other synth which I asked about. Getting close to 100miles so very nearly time .

Wish I'd seen that nice article on breaking in the engine before I started riding it - I guess it's too late to find a nice stretch of road now for the 10x30-60mph in 3rd procedure????

 

[glider]

Can't hurt it any but depending on the miles on the bike, may not work as well as when it was new.

 

[dallas1118]

Valvoline 50wt racing but thinking of going with shell rotella next time, from a couple of articles I've read.

 

[STEVE07]

Valvoline 50wt racing but thinking of going with shell rotella next time, from a couple of articles I've read.

JMO but valvoline 50wt racing oil is meant for watercooled engines ,not an air cooled V-Twin,and a multi viscosity oil such as 20-50 protects much better at cold start up where the heavier weight doesnt flow the same

 

[00BUCKSHOT]

yea i agree with steve go with an oil that is ment for aircooled engines

 

[glider]

If the owners manual gives a grade of 20/50 why would you think it would be OK with 50 wt?

 

[dallas1118]

Gee, I thought this was a poll to find out what we use. I didn't think I would get beat up about what I use. But seriously, you guys are all very knowlegable, and, I admit, I've learned alot about oil here, so I see the error of my ways. I did use a multiviscosity in past oil changes, (same brand) but must have had a brain freeze this year when it came time to purchase. And I never imagined all the other things I've learned here about oil. So I'll rectify this asap before we start serious riding for the season.

 

[glider]

Gee, I thought this was a poll to find out what we use. I didn't think I would get beat up about what I use. But seriously, you guys are all very knowlegable, and, I admit, I've learned alot about oil here, so I see the error of my ways. I did use a multiviscosity in past oil changes, (same brand) but must have had a brain freeze this year when it came time to purchase. And I never imagined all the other things I've learned here about oil. So I'll rectify this asap before we start serious riding for the season.

Nobody is beating you up about anything.
It's your bike and you are therefore entitled to run maple syrup in it if you wish. If you read the owners manual, it mentions the use of Rotella oil as a temporary substitute but it also mentions to change the oil at the first possible chance. It also gives you a guide about the weights for the expected temps to be running in.

Let your conscience be your guide here on what to run.

 

[chefron]

I reread the article again and to me it sounds as if they are taking BOTH sides of the fence by saying first you should use syn 3 or face possibly voiding the warrantee , and then you can use other brands if it meets or exceeds their specs.

They play with the words so much that I really don't think THEY know!

The Magnusson Moss act disagree's with their teachings.

http://www.hdtimeline.com/general_tips/862-dealers_and_voiding_your_warrantee.html

I called a couple of dealers today trying to decide where to have my bike Dynoed and posed the question about bringing in my own oil for the 1000 mile change. I told them both M1 V-Twin. One said no problem. The other started talking about the warranty and how Syn3 was spec for the bike. They also claim that dyno should take between 1.5 to 2 hours. I know where I'm not going! Thanks glider!

 

[harleyguy]

I just got my first harley and i see people saying about crank case, primary and trans or gear? where are all these at. I don't know alot about bikes. what is considered all 3 holes? I do know where the oil tank is.