Engine Oil Poll

pigrider · Nov 2nd, 2008, 10:42 AM

mobil 1, tried screamin eagle when i first got my scoot, decided real quick that wasn't the oil for me, tried amsoil with no real problems , just wsn't satisfied, using mobil 1 v twin now and very satisfied, i am goona try the 75w90 in the tranny

maineultraclassic · Nov 8th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Mobil 1 15w-50 in the 5qt jug from Walmart.........$24.

Steve

STEVE07 · Nov 9th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Before I came to this forum Harley synthetic,now Mobil1 Thanks,the bike likes the last3,000miles better than the first 20,000

krikket · Nov 9th, 2008, 01:47 PM

I've been converted to Lucas 20w50 synthetic.

08FLHX · Nov 9th, 2008, 10:31 PM

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 20/50 (V-Twin) in The Crankcase, Trans, and Primary. I have a 2008 FLHX (As you can see by my username). Living in Southern California, I've found that this works really well in my machine.

The first 10,000 miles of the machines life it had Syn 3 in it, and I noticed a lot of Trans whining in 5th and 6th Gears. With the Mobil 1, this whining sound is gone, the shifting is smooth, and the valve chatter is much less noticeable at 2500-3000 RPM.

Anyone have similar luck with the Syn 3 junk that HD pushes like crack to addicts?

08FLHX · Nov 9th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Does anyone else use the Fram Oil Filter PH6065A on their HD? I have heard about it being exactly the same as HD's "Premium Chrome Oil Filter" that costs an arm and a leg?

I used it on my 2002 XL883R, but I haven't gone there with my 08 TC yet. Anyone else have an opinion?

Part Number PH6065A

Zoom PH6065A.jpg

Product Type Motorcycle Full-Flow Lube Spin-on

Anti-Drain Valve NO
Product Height 3.45"
Product I.D. 3/4-16 Th'd
Product O.D. 3"
Relief Valve Setting PSI 12
Style Code 283
Pop Code NC

Competitors

AC-DELCO PF1786
AMSOIL EAO33
BIG A 92215
BIG A 92225
CARQUEST 85215
CARQUEST 85225
CHAMP PH7022
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63796-77A
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63798-99
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63798-99A
INDIAN 96022
LUBER-FINER PH7022
NAPA 1215
PUROLATOR ML16822C
WARNER PH7022
WIX 51215
WIX 51225
WIX 57348

glider · Nov 9th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Use what was made for the bike by the manufacturer of the bike. There are manufacturing differences in the other brands.

Take a look here.

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community

smitty901 · Nov 9th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Not the same is an aftermarket will fit. IMO to risky to run anything but the correct HD filter for your bike. There are other places to save a few cents the oil filter is not one of them.
Here you will find a lot to read up on subject from amny points of view
Oil Filter Poll - Harley Davidson Community

docsledge · Nov 11th, 2008, 08:26 PM

New to this forum, but figured in for a penny, etc.
HD filter
Mobil 1 V-Twin in engine
Formula + in primary
Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube in tran till I can get the Spectro 6-speed GL5 stuff.

Glider, here's a site that for me explained engine oil and whatnot so even I could almost understand them.
motorcycleanchor.com/motorcycle/how_to/mc_oil.html#Oil2230

doc
apparently I can't post links and such because I haven't talked enough on the forum. YES, this is a (edit) to the admin side. My opinion says this is a stupid practice. Someone might just have something nice or important to the members of this site and won't be able to actually post it in its link form.

My opinion only. Thanks for all the good reading. I don't post just to post, only if I feel it could help
Thanks again for letting open my big mouth. Probably get my (edit) in trouble.

R. Lewis · Nov 11th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docsledge

New to this forum, but figured in for a penny, etc.
HD filter
Mobil 1 V-Twin in engine
Formula + in primary
Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube in tran till I can get the Spectro 6-speed GL5 stuff.

Glider, here's a site that for me explained engine oil and whatnot so even I could almost understand them.
motorcycleanchor.com/motorcycle/how_to/mc_oil.html#Oil2230

doc
apparently I can't post links and such because I haven't talked enough on the forum. YES, this is a (edit) to the admin side. My opinion says this is a stupid practice. Someone might just have something nice or important to the members of this site and won't be able to actually post it in its link form.

My opinion only. Thanks for all the good reading. I don't post just to post, only if I feel it could help
Thanks again for letting open my big mouth. Probably get my (edit) in trouble.

No one in trouble yet,just remember the rules here!!!!!

View Poll Results: Engine Oil Poll
Mobil 1 V Twin	114	33.53%
Mobil 1 red or gold cap	12	3.53%
Redline	9	2.65%
Royal Purple	7	2.06%
Bel Ray	2	0.59%
HD 360	23	6.76%
Syn 3	54	15.88%
Amsoil	95	27.94%
Lucas	14	4.12%
OTHER (Please Specify)	21	6.18%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 340. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 2nd, 2008, 10:42 AM	#171 (permalink)
pigrider New Family Ride: 2004 FLSTCI Join Date: Nov 2nd, 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Engine Oil Poll mobil 1, tried screamin eagle when i first got my scoot, decided real quick that wasn't the oil for me, tried amsoil with no real problems , just wsn't satisfied, using mobil 1 v twin now and very satisfied, i am goona try the 75w90 in the tranny

Nov 8th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#172 (permalink)
maineultraclassic Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI Join Date: Aug 25th, 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 12 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Mobil 1 15w-50 in the 5qt jug from Walmart.........$24. Steve __________________ 2005 Ultra Classic Powered by Big Boyz, Woods, S/E, Doherty, D&D, and Cometic

Nov 9th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#173 (permalink)
STEVE07 Community Star Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 521 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Before I came to this forum Harley synthetic,now Mobil1 Thanks,the bike likes the last3,000miles better than the first 20,000

Nov 9th, 2008, 01:47 PM	#174 (permalink)
krikket Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Night Train Join Date: Aug 17th, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 164 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll I've been converted to Lucas 20w50 synthetic.

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Nov 9th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#175 (permalink)
08FLHX Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Jul 27th, 2008 Posts: 17	Re: Engine Oil Poll I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 20/50 (V-Twin) in The Crankcase, Trans, and Primary. I have a 2008 FLHX (As you can see by my username). Living in Southern California, I've found that this works really well in my machine. The first 10,000 miles of the machines life it had Syn 3 in it, and I noticed a lot of Trans whining in 5th and 6th Gears. With the Mobil 1, this whining sound is gone, the shifting is smooth, and the valve chatter is much less noticeable at 2500-3000 RPM. Anyone have similar luck with the Syn 3 junk that HD pushes like crack to addicts?

Nov 9th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#176 (permalink)
08FLHX Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Jul 27th, 2008 Posts: 17	Re: Engine Oil Poll Does anyone else use the Fram Oil Filter PH6065A on their HD? I have heard about it being exactly the same as HD's "Premium Chrome Oil Filter" that costs an arm and a leg? I used it on my 2002 XL883R, but I haven't gone there with my 08 TC yet. Anyone else have an opinion? Part Number PH6065A Zoom PH6065A.jpg Product Type Motorcycle Full-Flow Lube Spin-on Anti-Drain Valve NO Product Height 3.45" Product I.D. 3/4-16 Th'd Product O.D. 3" Relief Valve Setting PSI 12 Style Code 283 Pop Code NC Competitors AC-DELCO PF1786 AMSOIL EAO33 BIG A 92215 BIG A 92225 CARQUEST 85215 CARQUEST 85225 CHAMP PH7022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63796-77A HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63798-99 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 63798-99A INDIAN 96022 LUBER-FINER PH7022 NAPA 1215 PUROLATOR ML16822C WARNER PH7022 WIX 51215 WIX 51225 WIX 57348 Last edited by 08FLHX : Nov 9th, 2008 at 10:42 PM. Reason: Added Information

Nov 9th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#177 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Use what was made for the bike by the manufacturer of the bike. There are manufacturing differences in the other brands. Take a look here. Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community __________________ 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!

Nov 9th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#178 (permalink)
smitty901 Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,416 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll Not the same is an aftermarket will fit. IMO to risky to run anything but the correct HD filter for your bike. There are other places to save a few cents the oil filter is not one of them. Here you will find a lot to read up on subject from amny points of view Oil Filter Poll - Harley Davidson Community __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 11th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#179 (permalink)
docsledge Warming The Wheels Ride: 09 Dyna Super Glide Join Date: Nov 9th, 2008 Location: North Kansas City Posts: 145 My Mood:	Re: Engine Oil Poll New to this forum, but figured in for a penny, etc. HD filter Mobil 1 V-Twin in engine Formula + in primary Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube in tran till I can get the Spectro 6-speed GL5 stuff. Glider, here's a site that for me explained engine oil and whatnot so even I could almost understand them. motorcycleanchor.com/motorcycle/how_to/mc_oil.html#Oil2230 doc apparently I can't post links and such because I haven't talked enough on the forum. YES, this is a (edit) to the admin side. My opinion says this is a stupid practice. Someone might just have something nice or important to the members of this site and won't be able to actually post it in its link form. My opinion only. Thanks for all the good reading. I don't post just to post, only if I feel it could help Thanks again for letting open my big mouth. Probably get my (edit) in trouble. __________________ Things To See, People To Do It isn't how fast you get there, It's what you see and do on the way! Last edited by R. Lewis : Nov 11th, 2008 at 09:14 PM. Reason: grammer

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