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« on: December 29, 2006, 10:05:36 PM »
Took bike to Treasure Coast HD today for the 1000 mile check. I requested Mobil 1 V-Twin oil. They were OK doing the engine and transmission; but insisted on using SYN 3 in the primary. Reason: They claim the Mobil 1 will make the cluct slip.

Anyone using Mobil 1 on primary? Any issues?

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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2006, 12:51:18 AM »
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Took bike to Treasure Coast HD today for the 1000 mile check. I requested Mobil 1 V-Twin oil. They were OK doing the engine and transmission; but insisted on using SYN 3 in the primary. Reason: They claim the Mobil 1 will make the cluct slip.

Anyone using Mobil 1 on primary? Any issues?

Luis

I've been using it for almost 10K with no issues at all...it is manufactured to be used in all three holes.  There are other choices out there of course...Redline MTL is a good choice as well, or Amsoil.  But, Mobil 1 was engineered specifically for use in our bikes, so it will not harm your clutch.  In the primary, I would not be too concerned about the Syn3 being in there as little heat is generated unless you really ride hard.
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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2006, 09:06:26 AM »
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Took bike to Treasure Coast HD today for the 1000 mile check. I requested Mobil 1 V-Twin oil. They were OK doing the engine and transmission; but insisted on using SYN 3 in the primary. Reason: They claim the Mobil 1 will make the cluct slip.

Anyone using Mobil 1 on primary? Any issues?

Luis
Other than Syn3 being more expensive because it has the HD label on it, I've never had any problems with that oil.  I've ran Syn3 in all three holes in my rides since it hit the market.  I've ran mobil one synth before and can't tell the difference.  The reason I run with Syn3 is that if I have an internal problem with the engine, I don't want the MoCo coming back and saying that the problem was oil related and because I didn't use an oil that was recommended by them, they won't honor the warranty for any repairs.  Just my personal paranoia.   [smiley=rolleyes3.gif]
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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2006, 09:23:07 AM »
I know several of us ae using it in all three, some use a mix of different lubes, none that I am aware of have an issue with anything except the Syn3.  Others have had no known problem with Syn3 either, I did when we went to Cripple Creek so I switched immediately on my return and have been satisfied with the Mobil 1.


Here are three threads on Mobil 1 and others as well as Syn 3.

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1153674503/0
 
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1153140454/0
 
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1147726000/0  
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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2006, 11:27:35 AM »
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Here are three threads on Mobil 1 and others as well as Syn 3.

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1153674503/0
 
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1153140454/0
 
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1147726000/0  

I order Mobil 1 V-Twin 20-50 from AVL Lubricants. $55/case of 6 delivered, and the Redline, both Shockproof Heavy and MTL for about $8.50/qt. plus shipping from Racer Parts Wholesale. I order 24 qts. of engine oil and 12ea. of trans. and primary oil at a time. I change all oil every 5k. I never worry about lubrication problems, not from the oils anyway! ;) Hoist!  8-)
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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2006, 05:13:18 PM »
RedDevil,
There is Federal case law that doesn't allow MoCo or anyone else to deny warranty on their vehicles because someone used a different brand oil or filter, the only way they could enforce this is if the manufacturers were to supply the oil and/or filters free of charge ....... of course, this is valid ONLY IF oils being used meet the API specs recomended by the manufacturer.

An oil like Mobil 1 V-Twin exceeds all teh specs.

At 2,500 miles I am puting Mobil 1 on all 3 holes.

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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2006, 05:21:11 PM »
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There is [highlight]Federal case law[/highlight] that doesn't allow MoCo or anyone else to deny warranty on their vehicles because someone used a different brand oil or filter, the only way they could enforce this is if the manufacturers were to supply the oil and/or filters free of charge ....... of course, this is valid ONLY IF oils being used meet the API specs recomended by the manufacturer.

An oil like Mobil 1 V-Twin exceeds all teh specs.

At 2,500 miles I am puting Mobil 1 on all 3 holes.

Luis
You can search here and the Internet for more information on this act - Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

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Re: 1000 Mile
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2006, 10:55:59 PM »
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There is Federal case law that doesn't allow MoCo or anyone else to deny warranty on their vehicles because someone used a different brand oil or filter...

Luis
That's good to know.  Thanks for the info.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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