SYN OR NO
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sippin & cruzin
My opinion,well synthetic oil's are made by the big guys,so,is it as good as they claim,they want you to keep buying and once you start w/ syn,to my understanding,you have to keep using it ………I just turned 1500 miles on my bike which is way way out of warranty,next oil change going to add some Lucas,I thought about Amsoil but,Too much thinkin,not enough drinkin.My opinion's usually suck so I'll shut up now,Later
Been runnin' Mobil 1 V-twin synthetic in my HD heritage springer for a lot of miles and now using it in my 107 S&S (custom chopper). NO problems and performance is good.
My buddy (has a '04 BD chopper) uses it in his and he has a 124 S&S in it with a lot of performance enhancements. He swears by it and I thought he told me that Mobil 1 is the recommended oil by BDM (Am I wrong??).
Is extra expense really worth it?? I would like to know.
Shovelcowboy
My buddy (has a '04 BD chopper) uses it in his and he has a 124 S&S in it with a lot of performance enhancements. He swears by it and I thought he told me that Mobil 1 is the recommended oil by BDM (Am I wrong??).
Is extra expense really worth it?? I would like to know.
Shovelcowboy
camaro4516
Active Member
SYN OR NOT TO SYN
Talked to Nelson at WB cycles he says the people at big dog said no syn oil on my bike but its also an 03 I dont know if this changes for the newer bikes or not. Wonder what happens if I did decide to run the synthetic oil anyway??
Talked to Nelson at WB cycles he says the people at big dog said no syn oil on my bike but its also an 03 I dont know if this changes for the newer bikes or not. Wonder what happens if I did decide to run the synthetic oil anyway??
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
House.....I run the Mobil 1 20-50 Syn in mine:up: I had it put in around 4400 miles and now I have 6125 miles on my scoot....no problems at all...
I also run the RedLine Heavy Shock proof in the tranny and the RecTech in the primy:up: everything has been good
I also run the RedLine Heavy Shock proof in the tranny and the RecTech in the primy:up: everything has been good
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
House....
you can get that Mobil 1 at Murray's Discount Auto.....
I paid $8.99 a quart for mine.....
you can get that Mobil 1 at Murray's Discount Auto.....
I paid $8.99 a quart for mine.....
Cutter
Well-Known Member
I plan to use the synthetic now that I got 5000 since my "re-breakin" after my engine work...
I have seen a lot of recommendations to wait at least 3000 miles for the full break in.
Supposed to run cooler and smoother; but more susceptible to leaking, and more top end noise?
I have seen a lot of recommendations to wait at least 3000 miles for the full break in.
Supposed to run cooler and smoother; but more susceptible to leaking, and more top end noise?
PROFLYER
SWOLE
My buddy owns a trailer company. He uses diesel trucks (light duty, duramaxes, strokers, cummins etc.) and runs amsoil in every one. He changes the oil every 25k (he delivers trailers all over hell and back) and has NEVER HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE THAT'S OIL RELATED SINCE HE SWITCHED TO SYNTHETIC. Bottom line, it lubricates better, HD it just pissed because Mobil 1 won't private label it for them..what do you think you're getting in that Harley bottle...I'd bet it's pennsoil or something of the like.
Run synthetic and for christsakes put this damn argument to rest! IT's BETTER! PERIOD.
Run synthetic and for christsakes put this damn argument to rest! IT's BETTER! PERIOD.
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
I don't have any leaks Cutty.....and not really that much top end noise either...but my rockers and heads were changed out also...its quieter now then it was before:up:
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
Everyone told me to have the motor broke in first...at least 3000 miles or more....I did mine at 4400 miles
if you are still under warranty, do what the manual says so they can't deny you if you have a claim. otherwise, on the 2500 mile seems to be the norm. :2thumbs:
WB Cycles
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Good advise.
I was just passing along what I got from BDM guys. Run Synth in my F150 and have in all my metrics prior to the dog. Run HD now in it and all warranties up for me in December.
lee
Well-Known Member
I agree with Pro to do it whenever - except for the warranty thing
as for the 3000 mile breakin period I do believe that too is a load of bollocks - again simply there to protect warranty - I put synth in mine as soon as I got it at 2300 miles and have not had any problems. Whether it had synth in it before then I don't know.
As for the 3000 mile breakin thing - S&S say the breakin period is 1000 miles - now I know a BDM S&S might be different to a regular S&S engine from S&S but if what they (BDM) do to it (TP rockers / taller cylinders etc etc) triples the breakin period then alarm bells should be ringing real loud
as for the 3000 mile breakin period I do believe that too is a load of bollocks - again simply there to protect warranty - I put synth in mine as soon as I got it at 2300 miles and have not had any problems. Whether it had synth in it before then I don't know.
As for the 3000 mile breakin thing - S&S say the breakin period is 1000 miles - now I know a BDM S&S might be different to a regular S&S engine from S&S but if what they (BDM) do to it (TP rockers / taller cylinders etc etc) triples the breakin period then alarm bells should be ringing real loud
1mndg
RIDE IT HARD!!!
Not true about once you run synthetic you can't go back. The thing with synthetic oils is they never loose their viscocity. So if you can filter it well enough to keep it clean you can vertually run it forever. The problem is keeping it free of dirt, fuel and water contamination. If you could do that, you could just change filter, top off and you'd be good to go.