Topic: What oil type are you using? (Read 3090 times)

Cartman34 · « **on:** July 19, 2019, 03:07:10 AM »

Please don't make this a "my oil is better than your oil" BUT, what oil are y'all using on your bikes?
I'm a fan of Amsoil...
What grade of oil and where: 20w50 goes here, and this type goes there, ECT. I've done the 3hole on my '09 but I have NO clue what type of oil goes in the M8's. Amsoil makes a full kit for earlier models, I'm not sure IF they make a new M8 kit.
I hope this makes sense.

Phreakyz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2019, 06:51:05 AM »

Either Mobil 1 for V Twin Engines or Harley Davidson's brand of the same thing "Syn 3"

J.D. · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2019, 08:41:08 AM »

Any synthetic 20w-50 in the engine is fine.

Pretty much anything wet clutch compatible in the primary.

Synthetic gear oil in the tranny.

muddypaws · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2019, 10:03:13 AM »

Mobil 1

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2019, 10:18:34 AM »

Quote from: Cartman34 on July 19, 2019, 03:07:10 AM

Please don't make this a "my oil is better than your oil" BUT, what oil are y'all using on your bikes?

Now dats phuny rat dare...

HD dinosaur oil in every other Harley I've had and Syn 3 in the most recent three. I've got two gallons that I won't be using anymore that's gonna be donated to a buddy...

I know you don't have to use the stock or factory suggested oil but it's handy and the MoCo branded oil does well, at least it has for me. Going forward, I'm hoping the Indian branded oil is as good or better.

bbrown · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2019, 10:33:21 AM »

I have used sync 3 in all area3in the past and am running that in the 19 serg.

Please don’t tell me that will cause sumping

skratch · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2019, 10:51:22 AM »

in my previous bikes, and my cvo I used mobile1 15w-50 purchased from Walmart for $25 for a 5 qt jug. shell rotella t 15w-40 for the primary, $15 for 4 qt jug, and the full synthetic supertech from wm for about $6 per qt.

now, while that has served me well for years, with this new m8, i'm planning on formula + for the tranny and primary (until I can be sure that there is no oil migration, and redline 20w-60 for the engine.

rayson56 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2019, 01:08:43 PM »

I use Mobile 1 V Twin 20/50 for engine and primary and Redline Heavy Shockproof in the tranny. Works great for me and Mobile 1 is readily available from several auto supply stores and they are open Sundays and Mondays.

muddypaws · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2019, 01:15:23 PM »

Mobile 1 at $8,99 from Ebay. I brought the info from Ebay and O'Reilly Auto and they matched price.

CHH_Badkarma · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2019, 01:56:44 PM »

Run Amsoil if you want. I am pretty sure the HD filter part number for the tc are the same for the M8
In that event, run the Amsoil filter also. It is made by Champion labs. Same manufacturer as the HD filter I believe. They make a decent primary fluid. I cannot attest to the trans fluid since I run Spectro in my scoot

snowrider13 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2019, 10:27:15 AM »

Owners manual will tell ya what to use. You pick the brand. M1 myself.

scotman623 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:41:12 PM »

Motul 300V in engine and primary, regular HD tranny oil.

RG_Hawg_Heaven · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2019, 11:31:28 AM »

Red Line 20W-50 cycle oil and Heavy Shock in the transmission.

jrf55 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2019, 12:10:56 PM »

amsoil v twin 20-50w all three holes no problems

sethjamto · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:25:25 PM »

Quote from: RG_Hawg_Heaven on July 31, 2019, 11:31:28 AM

Red Line 20W-50 cycle oil and Heavy Shock in the transmission.

Same here, with a K&N oil filter.

13yellowglide · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2019, 10:28:57 PM »

HPL 25w60 hd engine
HPL 70w90 Trans
HPL 5w30 primary
All synthetic and ran by several NHRA pro stock motorcycle and car teams.

r0de_runr · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:54:19 AM »

10W60 LiquiMoly in the motor.Formula + in the PrimaryWhatever Syn gear oil is on sale in the tranny.
https://smile.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2024-Synthoil-10W-60/dp/B00CPL918E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SEN5HOBDH0PK&keywords=10w60+liqui+moly&qid=1565175168&s=gateway&sprefix=10w60%2Caps%2C405&sr=8-1

prodrag1320 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:21:38 AM »

lucas 20/50

Rooster · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:44:46 AM »

Quote from: Haird on July 19, 2019, 10:18:34 AM

Now dats phuny rat dare...

HD dinosaur oil in every other Harley I've had and Syn 3 in the most recent three. I've got two gallons that I won't be using anymore that's gonna be donated to a buddy...

I know you don't have to use the stock or factory suggested oil but it's handy and the MoCo branded oil does well, at least it has for me. Going forward, I'm hoping the Indian branded oil is as good or better.

My friend that has an Indian Paid roughly $100. for thier oil and filter package.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:57:36 AM »

Quote from: Rooster on August 07, 2019, 09:44:46 AM

My friend that has an Indian Paid roughly $100. for their oil and filter package.

That's a bit high. It's actually priced at $78.99 MSRP with 5 1/2 quarts of oil, two crush washers and a filter. I've got a $10 off coupon for the kit along with 15% discount at the dealer so it should come in just over $60. I let them do the first one at 500 miles (actually watched them go through the entire list from Indian...took about 1.5 hours) and it was less than my last HD 1,000 mile first service from the dealer....I'll do all the rest myself.

mark · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:03:50 AM »

Quote from: Rooster on August 07, 2019, 09:44:46 AM

My friend that has an Indian Paid roughly $100. for thier oil and filter package.

The IM oil change kit is $80 for a filter, 5 1/2 qts. of oil and two crush washers. Not bad if you consider Mobil 1 is $10 a quart ($10x6 = $60), so that leaves you paying $20 for a filter and two crush washers.

However, you can use Shell Rotella synthetic T6 15w40 at $20 a gallon, buy a filter at an auto parts store, and a couple of crush washers, and complete an oil change for well under $60.

Rooster · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:17:40 AM »

Quote from: Haird on August 07, 2019, 09:57:36 AM

That's a bit high. It's actually priced at $78.99 MSRP with 5 1/2 quarts of oil, two crush washers and a filter. I've got a $10 off coupon for the kit along with 15% discount at the dealer so it should come in just over $60. I let them do the first one at 500 miles (actually watched them go through the entire list from Indian...took about 1.5 hours) and it was less than my last HD 1,000 mile first service from the dealer....I'll do all the rest myself.

I just remember him telling me that a couple of years ago. Good to its less and coupons are available as well as other options now.

And isn't it just one spot for oil instead of three on HD?

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2019, 11:26:16 AM »

Quote from: Rooster on August 07, 2019, 10:17:40 AM

I just remember him telling me that a couple of years ago. Good to know it's less and coupons are available as well as other options now. And isn't it just one spot for oil instead of three on HD?

Yep, shore is...

Eqcons · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2019, 07:41:55 AM »

Amsoil V-Twin in the motor
Redline Shockproof Heavy in the transmission
Redline V-Twin Primary in the primary

pooj10 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2019, 08:11:39 AM »

Amsoil 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil
Amsoil Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid
Redline V-TWIN TRANSMISSION OIL WITH SHOCKPROOF
The only reason I run Redline in transmission is it is easy to see on the dipstick. Got tired of dying the Amsoil Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid

Smoketown · « **Reply #25 on:** August 11, 2019, 09:33:33 AM »

Redline 20w-60 in the motor (fewer twinkie rattles ...)
Redline Shockproof Heavy in the transmission
Redline V-Twin Primary in the primary

Cheers,
Smoketown

scotman623 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 14, 2019, 11:18:54 AM »

Just did my 19 CVO RG 1000 mile service with.. Motul 300V 15-50 in the motor, Redline V-Twin primary, Redline Shockproof Heavy for the tranny..

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