SYN OR NO
- Thread starter BIG HOUSE
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barhopper
Another round please
Is that a class 4 oil?
Black Dawg
Active Member
Yes, it's their top of the line race oil. Similar to their V-twin oil without the additives required for a wet clutch. Since the clutch is not shared with the engine oil on these engines I just use the race version.
toomanybikes
not enough time 4 riding
The Mobil web site says it is a fully synthetic oil
Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50
which is also what is on the bottle
BigDognSoCal
Active Member
this is whats avail at my local dealer about $9.50 us(for lee)...How does it rate?
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RODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
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RODUCT DESCRIPTIONAMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
kirk927
Member
That is some good oil that Amsoil runs good. I put it in my 07 K-9 and it likey!!!. Smooth running, top end sounds like a good Singer sewing machine now and it runs much cooler. I have not had any issues with the Amsoil now with over 5K miles. :up: :up: :2thumbs:this is whats avail at my local dealer about $9.50 us(for lee)...How does it rate?
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AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
CCRainman
Well-Known Member
You should go on their website and become a preferred member. You get the discounted price for the $20 membership fee. Chip in with a friend and buy bulk and you'll save on the shipping. Oil doesn't go bad and you will always need it. I usually put an order in for my cars and bike all in one shot for the year. Save lots of money.this is whats avail at my local dealer about $9.50 us(for lee)...How does it rate?
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AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
JerryC
Active Member
OK then! To syn or not to syn. That is the question. But I am goin to syn tonight. Thanks for pushing the needle over to syn, Dawgboy!
CCRainman
Well-Known Member
As they say Jerry, "Just Do It"
JerryC
Active Member
First Oil Change
So, I did the 2500 mile oil change last night. I used synthetic oil which I am happy about. I took 15 minutes to figure out how to get the tube unhooked (I thought I had to take off the bolt that held it down, until a news flash from on high registered and I figured out it was just a clip.) Onward: I decided to drain the oil into an empty paint can. Cool. But... little did I know the paint can had a hole in it. Now, I have a perfectly good, and large, stain on my garage floor. How can I kick ass in court, and then get my ass kicked in my own garage doing the most basic service? I really respect guys who can wrench, and that is why I will keep trying and working on the Dog, and making messes and f#$%#g up left and right. But I guess that is how we learn. (I think I need the Betty Crocker Motorcycle Cookbook. But I have the next best thing: this Forum!) Next time I won't drown my garage floor in oil. Next time! And, of course, without the Forum and Gas's blow by blow instructions, I would have taken three times longer and no doubt created all kinds of problems. My Mastiff is happy; I am happy, and the OL hasn't seen the garage floor yet.... LOL
Dawgboy
Active Member
Most garage floor are smooth finish. A little mineral spirits and a rag will get it up.
scubaman15
Well-Known Member
BubbleHead
Big Dog Biker test account
Ron I have seen this. I sent it to the Lucas people. Haven't heard back from them yet BUT I was at the NHRA Nationals 2 weeks ago and I asked the Lucas people directly about that. They told me, first... if the Lucas additives were in any way harmful to engines would all these NHRA and NASCAR teams be actually using the products as many of the actual pit crews told me they were. Those are high extreme horsepower engines with very close tolerances and almost every team there was running Lucas in there engines and transmissions. Not to exclude the lucas Top fuel cars and pro stock cars and Pro Stock Motorcycles which obviously use the oils and supplements in their S&S engines. So, I have faith in them. Also if you watch this demo it's about how gears are reacting to being spun and engaged with oils and Lucas supplements. Are there any gears in the bottom of our engines? As far as I know there are only bearings and a crankshaft. Also our cranks and bearings are not lying in a pool of oil but are being splashed by the oil if I have that correct. I could definitely be wrong but I think that's right. At any rate untill I see some evidence of discoloration when I drain my oil, or some other harmful effect from using Lucas then I will continue to trust this product. Every man needs to have his own take on this but that's mine
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