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GAZOO! · 09-11-2008, 05:50 PM

Amsoil synthetic 20W-50 for my TC96 with 6000 miles.

Discuss....

GAZOO! · 09-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave63

Amsoil has a good product.

I believe Independant testing still has Mobil-1 at the highest rating for any synthetic oil.

If you have a line on Amsoil, I'd use it. I would myself, but it's sold by independant delaers in my area, so I can't get it as easily as I fo, Mobil-1, or Royal Purple. Even my Redline products I order through JEGS....

I have a dealer that is about 1/4th the distance to the Harley Dealer. In fact I think it is a distributor actually.

Makes it easy for me.

Nathang · 09-11-2008, 08:19 PM

I'd like to see any credible testing that puts Mobile 1 above Amsoil.

Amsoil's claims are so brazen, their open invite to duplicate and disprove their results, anybody who could refute them ought to be making a very big splash, and I haven't heard of it.

Vettster · 09-11-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathang

I'd like to see any credible testing that puts Mobile 1 above Amsoil.

Amsoil's claims are so brazen, their open invite to duplicate and disprove their results, anybody who could refute them ought to be making a very big splash, and I haven't heard of it.

They are both good. That having been said, I use Mobil 1.
My reasoning: 1) I used to work for Mobil Oil Co. :

and 2) they don't sell Amsoil in Mexico.

Any good synthetic (of the correct rating and weight), proper oil change intervals and (dare I say it)

an oil cooler is all you need.

Dinero No Mas · 09-11-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vettster

They are both good. That having been said, I use Mobil 1.
My reasoning: 1) I used to work for Mobil Oil Co. :

and 2) they don't sell Amsoil in Mexico.

Any good synthetic (of the correct rating and weight), proper oil change intervals and (dare I say it)

an oil cooler is all you need.

Bingo!

Mobil 1 at Walmart in the one gallon container is one heck of a bargain.

**EZE RIDER** · 09-11-2008, 09:13 PM

Funny, I just washed up after changing the VROD with some fresh Amsoil 20W-50. I use only the Amsoil or the Mobil V-Twin. For my application the Amsoil seems to win out. The Revolution motor has one hole as some of you know, when the oil is worn out shifting gets a bit chunkier. With fresh oil she shifts like glass. With the Amsoil she shifts smoother till the end of the 5000 mile oil life than the Mobil V-Twin. That and visually the Amsoil looks like it's still going at that mileage.

Either one is fine but I'm liking the Amsoil.

GAZOO! · 09-11-2008, 09:39 PM

Is 6000 miles too early?

Vettster · 09-11-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CustomBikeMike

Is 6000 miles too early?

I dunno. At the risk of sticking my size 12 in my mouth.

I try to change mine at 3,000 miles. 4,000 maximum.
I read on the internet (so you know it's gotta be true

) that due to the operating characteristics of the air cooled V-twin, the oil should be changed at the same intervals whether it is synthetic or dyno.

Here I am, responding to oil threads and riding season isn't even over yet.
It's going to be a long winter.

GAZOO! · 09-12-2008, 02:39 AM

I mean at 6000 miles. Is that too early? Max told me when I was changing at 1000 miles that he suggests I wait till I have some more miles before switching to synthetic, but I don't remember what he suggested.

**EZE RIDER** · 09-12-2008, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CustomBikeMike

I mean at 6000 miles. Is that too early? Max told me when I was changing at 1000 miles that he suggests I wait till I have some more miles before switching to synthetic, but I don't remember what he suggested.

That gets back to engine break in. I've been using synthetic since 1000 miles with little or no oil consumption. Piston rings seated and cross hatching gone by 50 miles?

Dave any input on this?