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brentm · Mar 27th, 2011, 03:46 AM

Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon.

fin_676 · Mar 27th, 2011, 05:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post

Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon.

I dont live anywhere near a Harley dealer so i always get my oil mail order i get mine from an independent dealer that is a zodiac and custom chrome dealer and he can supply any of the products from those company's there is a fair selection to choose from as i have 3 bikes i pay 1 shipping cost to cover my annul oil needs
so perhaps a wee Internet search within your country may help with suitable suppliers

Brian

Rubyred · Mar 27th, 2011, 05:54 AM

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Jack Klarich · Mar 27th, 2011, 12:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post

Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon.

Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community (Oil Suggestions For Harleys) here is a good start, use the search box for more related threads, just type in key words or phrases

BUBBIE · Mar 27th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post

Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon.

If you List the HD oils you use, I could suggest a close to use Replacement.

signed....BUBBIE

sideshowbob · Mar 27th, 2011, 07:40 PM

The alternatives recommended in the USA are not generally available in the UK and I guess NZ. The Harley book recommends a deisel oil if Harley oil is not available. You probably won't find a 20w-50, but you'll get a 15W-40 Deisel engine oil just about anywhere. I used that for years in my Sportster and now in my Dyna. Mineral in the primary and a syn or semi syn in the engine, if you prefer. For the transmission I use a 75W 90 syn gear oil although many use a 75W-140. Again it should be available from any garage. or car parts shop.

Mar 27th, 2011, 05:08 AM	#2
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 3,991 My Mood:	Re: Engine, Gearbox & Primary oil Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon. I dont live anywhere near a Harley dealer so i always get my oil mail order i get mine from an independent dealer that is a zodiac and custom chrome dealer and he can supply any of the products from those company's there is a fair selection to choose from as i have 3 bikes i pay 1 shipping cost to cover my annul oil needs so perhaps a wee Internet search within your country may help with suitable suppliers Brian __________________ I try to put my brain in gear before my hands go on the keyboard Self Help Information and Tips - Harley Davidson Community

Mar 27th, 2011, 05:54 AM	#3
Rubyred Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 Heritage Join Date: Nov 21st, 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,078 My Mood:	Re: Engine, Gearbox & Primary oil Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community (Oil Suggestions For Harleys) Here are some from the man! __________________ "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names."

Mar 27th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#4
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,591 My Mood:	Re: Engine, Gearbox & Primary oil Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon. Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community (Oil Suggestions For Harleys) here is a good start, use the search box for more related threads, just type in key words or phrases __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Mar 27th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#5
BUBBIE Contributor$ Ride: FLHR 09 Join Date: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: AZ, S.East corner/Western WA. Posts: 3,986 My Mood:	Re: Engine, Gearbox & Primary oil Quote: Originally Posted by brentm View Post Due to the recent earthquake we had our local Harley dealer is unable to open for a while, I have always used the Harley oils, filters etc. Would be good to get feed back on other common brands people use. My bike is due for changing soon. If you List the HD oils you use, I could suggest a close to use Replacement. signed....BUBBIE __________________ ************************* Quite Often I am Right so Forgive me when I'm WRONG!!!.......

Mar 27th, 2011, 07:40 PM	#6
sideshowbob New Family Ride: 2007 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Jan 8th, 2009 Posts: 7	Re: Engine, Gearbox & Primary oil The alternatives recommended in the USA are not generally available in the UK and I guess NZ. The Harley book recommends a deisel oil if Harley oil is not available. You probably won't find a 20w-50, but you'll get a 15W-40 Deisel engine oil just about anywhere. I used that for years in my Sportster and now in my Dyna. Mineral in the primary and a syn or semi syn in the engine, if you prefer. For the transmission I use a 75W 90 syn gear oil although many use a 75W-140. Again it should be available from any garage. or car parts shop. Last edited by sideshowbob; Mar 27th, 2011 at 07:41 PM. Reason: typo

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