Synthetic Engine Oil - S&S

[Straydog]

I see where this is an old, worn out thread about whether or not to use synthetic oil in an S&S engine, but apparently S&S does recommend it?? I found this on their website: an S&S Quick Change Oil Kit that features Mobil 1 V Twin 20W50.
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[woodbutcher]

yes dear, they even ship their new engines with syn. in them.

 

[Straydog]

DOH!!! Thanks butcher, guess I gotta catch up a bit

 

[Mickeetwo]

I run it in mine. No problems

 

[ricklg2]

is that what you guys are running.....Mobile 1?

 

[jimizee028]

mobil 1 all the way,even spoke to the guy at sturgis at the S&S trailer asked him about this spectra stuff and was the promoting of spectra due to the fact that they kicked mobil 1 to the curb or what and he told me that he endorses mobil 1 knows nothing about support nor didnt ever know they were recomending spectra oil (spectra or spectrum whatever) wasnt a suit was a my hands get dirty type dude and definately knew what we were talkin about..i have used mobil 1 in everything i owned and am a firm believer

 

[Chopper Dave]

here we go...

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/2742-got-my-oil.html

 

[alhall88]

Going back to dino oil no more syn for me

 

[RRRUFF]

Why al?

 

[ricklg2]

mobil 1 all the way,even spoke to the guy at sturgis at the S&S trailer asked him about this spectra stuff and was the promoting of spectra due to the fact that they kicked mobil 1 to the curb or what and he told me that he endorses mobil 1 knows nothing about support nor didnt ever know they were recomending spectra oil (spectra or spectrum whatever) wasnt a suit was a my hands get dirty type dude and definately knew what we were talkin about..i have used mobil 1 in everything i owned and am a firm believer

I run Mobile 1 in my 07 GMC Duramax and now after talking with you and Chopper Dave it looks like when I make my first oil change on my Dog I'll use mobile 1 as well. Thanks for the input!

 

[EJ]

I use mobil 1 syn in the truck car and scoot.... No problems yet...:2thumbs:

 

[BubbleHead]

Yep, here we go again LOL!! Well, my two cents is... I've used Mobil1 since the first 3 thousand mile change. I've got 15,000 on it now and i'm still using it but truthfully I might give the Lucas full synth 20W50 on my next change. If it survives those 7000 HP Top fuel motors i'm thinking it can't hurt my S&S any. Especially since I change it out EVERY 2000 miles without fail. I know, I know I'm being watefully anal. For those that know me, I Can't help myself. I like a clean Dog

 

[Big Dog Rod]

I called S&S on this after my dog got hot one weekend and they told me Mobile 1 20/50 which I purchased from Adavance Auto and changed mine out.

 

[alhall88]

Why al?

New cam doesn't like it little noisy. Builder recommends straight 50 weight.

 

[Black Dawg]

New cam doesn't like it little noisy. Builder recommends straight 50 weight.

Straight 50 weight oil might be a bad idea considering your climate (cold). Some higher perf cams due to their steep ramp design will cause more valvetrain noise (valves slamming shut). Thicker oil will not cure this. As long as you are sure of your valve adjustment it should be "normal" for that kind of cam.

 

[Straydog]

Synthetic or not?

Does this help make up your mind :roll:

 

[JerryC]

I went with synthetic last night. See my post elsewhere on the mess I created. But the bike runs good.