Engine Oil Poll

[glider]

That's a good one BB. I just wish I could make the $$$ that the doctors make too.

 

[R. Lewis]

I hope you remedied that syn 3 in the trans too for a gear oil

I take it you are not a fan of syn. oil? I just had my ultra 1k mile change at the dealer and went to syn. Do you recommend going back to conv.?:dknow

 

[wildspirit97]

your should read nvpc's post testing oils

http://www.hdtimeline.com/oil/1032-4_bikes_4_oils_the_test_begins.html

 

[R. Lewis]

sorry -- just a touch bit slow!!! please don't kick me out of the club house!!!! I am trying to learn everything I can!!! Thanks !

 

[glider]

I take it you are not a fan of syn. oil? I just had my ultra 1k mile change at the dealer and went to syn. Do you recommend going back to conv.?:dknow

No , don't get me wrong. I think synthetic oil is very a good oil to use in an air cooled motor, just not the syn 3 oil and especially NOT in the transmission. Use a gear oil in there.
Syn 3 is not a true synthetic, rather it's a group 3 oil. True synthetics like Mobil 1 ,Redline and many others are a group 4 and a much better choice.

Synthetics will stand up to more heat without breaking down than dino oil will.

Here's some more on it.

http://www.hdtimeline.com/oil_related_tips/1238-oil_suggestions_for_harleys.html#post10324

http://www.hdtimeline.com/transmiss...y/927-syn_3_in_the_transmission.html#post9744

 

[R. Lewis]

Thank you sir!! I am coming up soon on the 5k mile change and will make sure of your info. is applied!!!!! please everybody bear with me.

 

[glider]

Thank you sir!! I am coming up soon on the 5k mile change and will make sure of your info. is applied!!!!! please everybody bear with me.

No problem, that's what we're here for is to help you out with the right choices.:s

 

[Spike King]

Molbil 1 in my engine runs smooth :x

 

[txhawg]

I use the Mobil 1 Vtwin. Not because I think it's better than any other synthetic, but because I can get it around the corner at the local Auto-Zone at 6 AM on the day I'm supposed to leave on a road trip.

Oh, and I agree with the comment on using motor oil in the tranny. DON'T do it!. Gear oil has very different properties than motor oil. I also wouldn't put gear oil in my motor, but that's another thread, I think....:unsure

 

[glider]

Oil threads are never ending and what it comes down to is which oil you prefer. With a few exceptions pretty much any oil will do the job. It just depends on which one makes you feel warm and fuzzy
I like the Mobil 1 V Twin myself.