Engine Oil Poll

TQuentin1 · 04-15-2008, 01:09 PM

I went to a rice-burner shop for the Spectro. They had to order in the 75W140 6-speed stuff and the 85w chaincase, but they carried the brand. Got the Amsoil MCV 20w50 through a local Amsoil dealer for the engine based on the white paper. Fixin to swap out the M1 I have in all the cars to Amsoil too.

TQ

tomb020871 · 04-20-2008, 01:11 AM

I am a total Mobile man so I have to go with mobile 1.

99RoadKingClassic · 04-22-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

I wanted to post a poll to find out what kind of engine oil you use to get an idea of what's being used.

Feel free to give your comments on it also.

Got a question: I live in a small town and looked for, but could not find, some Mobil 20w-50 V Twin oil. I'm running a 99 RK with a 88cubic incher. Is there any reason for me not to use Mobil 15w-50 Extended Performance. Second question: Dumb I know, but does the motor and transmission run off the same oil? If not where would I drain and reinstall the oil for the trannie? thnx in advance for the info.

glider · 04-22-2008, 09:10 PM

Truthfully almost any oil will work but the V Twin had additives that are beneficial to an air cooled motor. Your choice here. I wouldn't use them.

You have 3 different compartments of oil in your bike unless it's a sportster.

bikermonkey · 04-22-2008, 09:45 PM

So check this out, I drained the Amsoil out for the regular service and popped on a new K&N then filled with 3.5 Mobil1 20/50. The engine noise from the top end almost doubles instantly between 2g3 and 3g rpm,,,,I had to ride to Lexington, about 100 miles north so let the HD mechanic listen to her while there. He indicated it seemed fine, and was normal in some twin cams to do that with one syn oil and not another. So like, where's my Amsoil,,,,

99RoadKingClassic · 04-25-2008, 08:52 AM

I used Amsoil in all three holes because of the results I saw in this poll. I run a 99' RK Twin 88. The trans oil I drained was discolored, had a few metal particles, and it was hard to shift into neutral.

Fool · 04-29-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99RoadKingClassic

I used Amsoil in all three holes because of the results I saw in this poll. I run a 99' RK Twin 88. The trans oil I drained was discolored, had a few metal particles, and it was hard to shift into neutral.

Was that before or after using the Amsoil?

Milan · 04-30-2008, 03:49 PM

Redline...

Clayvis · 05-05-2008, 07:46 PM

Around here (West coast of Florida) the local $tealers will NOT put any other brand except HD in a bike. They SELL Amsoil in the parts department because some customers want it, but the service dept. will not install it. No problem for do it yourselfers like me. They usually only have a few quarts on hand, so you have to ask them to order it, then wait, etc...a big pain. Mobil 1 at Autozone is SO much easier. As far as Spectro 6 speed, fa-get-about-it. They never heard of it, and won't put it in even if you brought in a quart. I had a Honda dealer order it for me. They were super nice about it. Got a case in a few days. Even gave me a discout on the price! I am set for quite a while now...unless my friends find out I have it! Naw, they all let the $tealer put syn3 in all 3 holes. Oh well, to each his own.

glider · 05-05-2008, 10:52 PM

Let us know how it works out for you, Too bad it's not a stock item in some places.

View Poll Results: Engine Oil Poll
Mobil 1 V Twin	107	33.86%
Mobil 1 red or gold cap	12	3.80%
Redline	9	2.85%
Royal Purple	6	1.90%
Bel Ray	2	0.63%
HD 360	22	6.96%
Syn 3	53	16.77%
Amsoil	85	26.90%
Lucas	13	4.11%
OTHER (Please Specify)	18	5.70%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 316. You may not vote on this poll

04-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#111 (permalink)
TQuentin1 Moderators Ride: '03 FLHTCUI Join Date: 2008, Apr 04 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 464	Re: Engine Oil Poll I went to a rice-burner shop for the Spectro. They had to order in the 75W140 6-speed stuff and the 85w chaincase, but they carried the brand. Got the Amsoil MCV 20w50 through a local Amsoil dealer for the engine based on the white paper. Fixin to swap out the M1 I have in all the cars to Amsoil too. TQ Last edited by TQuentin1 : 10-08-2008 at 12:19 PM.

04-20-2008, 01:11 AM	#112 (permalink)
tomb020871 New Family Ride: 2006 Night Rod Join Date: 2008, Apr 15 Posts: 5	Re: Engine Oil Poll I am a total Mobile man so I have to go with mobile 1.

04-22-2008, 09:10 PM	#114 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Truthfully almost any oil will work but the V Twin had additives that are beneficial to an air cooled motor. Your choice here. I wouldn't use them. You have 3 different compartments of oil in your bike unless it's a sportster. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

04-22-2008, 09:45 PM	#115 (permalink)
bikermonkey Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 Fatboy, name "Seabiscuit" Join Date: 2007, Oct 24 Location: Corbin, Kentucky Posts: 307 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll So check this out, I drained the Amsoil out for the regular service and popped on a new K&N then filled with 3.5 Mobil1 20/50. The engine noise from the top end almost doubles instantly between 2g3 and 3g rpm,,,,I had to ride to Lexington, about 100 miles north so let the HD mechanic listen to her while there. He indicated it seemed fine, and was normal in some twin cams to do that with one syn oil and not another. So like, where's my Amsoil,,,, __________________ Don't make me pick you out of my carburetor.

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04-25-2008, 08:52 AM	#116 (permalink)
99RoadKingClassic Start The Engine Ride: 1999 RoadKing Classic Join Date: 2008, Mar 25 Posts: 12 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll I used Amsoil in all three holes because of the results I saw in this poll. I run a 99' RK Twin 88. The trans oil I drained was discolored, had a few metal particles, and it was hard to shift into neutral.

04-30-2008, 03:49 PM	#118 (permalink)
Milan Start The Engine Ride: 91 Custom Join Date: 2008, Apr 21 Posts: 23 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Redline...

05-05-2008, 07:46 PM	#119 (permalink)
Clayvis Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Apr 29 Location: Florida Posts: 19 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Around here (West coast of Florida) the local $tealers will NOT put any other brand except HD in a bike. They SELL Amsoil in the parts department because some customers want it, but the service dept. will not install it. No problem for do it yourselfers like me. They usually only have a few quarts on hand, so you have to ask them to order it, then wait, etc...a big pain. Mobil 1 at Autozone is SO much easier. As far as Spectro 6 speed, fa-get-about-it. They never heard of it, and won't put it in even if you brought in a quart. I had a Honda dealer order it for me. They were super nice about it. Got a case in a few days. Even gave me a discout on the price! I am set for quite a while now...unless my friends find out I have it! Naw, they all let the $tealer put syn3 in all 3 holes. Oh well, to each his own.

05-05-2008, 10:52 PM	#120 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Let us know how it works out for you, Too bad it's not a stock item in some places. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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