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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin' Eagle® Road King® => Topic started by: mfgreen on April 16, 2003, 10:18:15 AM

Title: Synthetic oil
Post by: mfgreen on April 16, 2003, 10:18:15 AM

What are your experiences with synthetic oils in the SERKs?

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: ashcraft on April 16, 2003, 12:37:03 PM

Don't know yet, just changed my 2002 last week to all SYN-3. It feels like it shifts a little smoother, but too early to tell. I also wanted to see if it ran any cooler in the summer heat

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2003, 03:43:34 PM

(http://performanceoiltechnology.com/AMSOIL__Harley_Oil2.jpg)

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2003, 03:46:08 PM

i use mobile 1 syn. in my softail ( S&S motor ). ive had the dealer do my oil changes so far on the FLHRSEI.  the only place i would be careful is the primary. if its too slippery you could have clutch trouble

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: mfgreen on May 07, 2003, 04:39:52 PM

My dealer just completed the 1000 mi check up this week and the lubrication was changed to SYN-3, H-D's
synthetic. The bike seems to run and shift smoother with it in. The checkup was late in the mileage due to the shop being about 2 weeks back logged.  Probably going to Amsoil next change.

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: Huff on June 14, 2003, 10:47:17 AM

I've been using for 5000 miles in all there lube areas.  Seems to be O.K.  Might even shift a little smoother.

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: naitram on June 17, 2003, 10:20:37 AM

link to mobile1 for vtwin

http://www.mobil1.com/motorcycle/index.jsp

Title: Re: Synthetic oil
Post by: Blackdog on June 28, 2003, 10:01:54 AM

I started using RedLine oil about 4 years ago in my 96 Road King.  At 3,000 miles I switched my 02 SERK to RedLine.  The very first time I used it I sent a sample off for analysis after 3,000 miles.  The results: Viscosity still 20-50, no degredation.  High temp burn off non-exsistent.  I do not work for RedLine but I am convinced it is the best oil on this planet