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kramit · Jul 27th, 2012, 03:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jsklari View Post

Well I made the change over today with 27000 miles. Hope I have no issues!

Send an oil sampl to Blackstone labs,,,,,thye'l tell ya just how good your inards are Hookm um up on the web and the'l send you a free collection kit,,,,,looks like a urine test kit,,,in abiut 3 days

TUCCI · Aug 6th, 2012, 07:34 PM

I've since gone to Valvoline VR1 dino.....synth is too noisy for me and the dino quiets it down by 50%.

oldhippiebiker · Aug 21st, 2012, 01:44 PM

Bought a used 03 Screamin Eagle Road King with the 103 from a local dealer a couple years ago. He told me all the lube in it was synthetic...and if I went back to regular oil he would find me and burn my garage down with the bike in it. Good enough for me! No problems.

yellotang · Aug 26th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Why anyone would use Dino oil is beyond me.

Jack Klarich · Aug 26th, 2012, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by yellotang View Post

Why anyone would use Dino oil is beyond me.

There is Nothing wrong with Dino oil, I have logged enough miles to know, and have built enough motors to stand behind this statement JMHO

y22c · Aug 27th, 2012, 02:26 PM

Just a side note to all you synthetic users.

Make sure your oil is blended with a Group IV or Group V base stock, both of which are synthesized or man made.

If you synthetic oil comes from a Group III base stock, this is just nothing but a highly refined petroleum product.

My .02.

Ken

BUBBIE · Aug 30th, 2012, 12:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by y22c View Post

Just a side note to all you synthetic users.

Make sure your oil is blended with a Group IV or Group V base stock, both of which are synthesized or man made.

If you synthetic oil comes from a Group III base stock, this is just nothing but a highly refined petroleum product.

My .02.

Ken

CORRECT......

Many don't know this.

MY choice is Redline synthetic... Redline is "One" of the Very FEW that have a group V rating...

signed....BUBBIE

Bitspitter · Oct 5th, 2012, 11:43 PM

Bought my '02 Hugger with 12,300 miles on it. Previous owner had used HD 20W50 Dino and Formula+ in the primary/trans. I've stuck with it and change both every 5000. I've got over 30,000 on it now. The Dino does the job and I like the cheaper price.

DFHarley19 · Oct 9th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BUBBIE View Post

CORRECT......

Many don't know this.

MY choice is Redline synthetic... Redline is "One" of the Very FEW that have a group V rating...

signed....BUBBIE

Can you names the other "Very FEW that have a group V rating..."? Thanks!

The Tank · Oct 11th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dfgolf19 View Post

Can you names the other "Very FEW that have a group V rating..."? Thanks!

Both Group IV and Group V are 100% synthetic.

I believe that Redline is the only Synthetic oil company that uses Group V as their base oil. Other companies use Group V but only in small amounts for the additive package. The industry as I know it considers Group V to be a medium for blending additives. It is not considered base stock oil except by Redline.

Using a Group V as your base oil stock is a different approach but I wouldn't say it is better. Being the only company that does it makes them different.

View Poll Results: When Did You Change To Snythetic Oil?
Right away when I got home	54	6.83%
At 100 miles	24	3.03%
At 1000 miles	301	38.05%
At 2000 miles	44	5.56%
At 3000 miles	60	7.59%
At first oil change	143	18.08%
I waited longer	129	16.31%
I wouldn't use synthetic oil	36	4.55%
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Jul 27th, 2012, 03:01 AM	#141
kramit New Family Ride: 2009 FLSTC Join Date: Jul 25th, 2012 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Quote: Originally Posted by jsklari View Post Well I made the change over today with 27000 miles. Hope I have no issues! Send an oil sampl to Blackstone labs,,,,,thye'l tell ya just how good your inards are Hookm um up on the web and the'l send you a free collection kit,,,,,looks like a urine test kit,,,in abiut 3 days

Aug 6th, 2012, 07:34 PM	#142
TUCCI Warming The Wheels Ride: 2011 Road King Join Date: Aug 6th, 2012 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 79	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL I've since gone to Valvoline VR1 dino.....synth is too noisy for me and the dino quiets it down by 50%.

Aug 21st, 2012, 01:44 PM	#143
oldhippiebiker New Family Ride: 2003 Screamin Eagle Road King Join Date: Aug 20th, 2012 Location: NM Posts: 6	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Bought a used 03 Screamin Eagle Road King with the 103 from a local dealer a couple years ago. He told me all the lube in it was synthetic...and if I went back to regular oil he would find me and burn my garage down with the bike in it. Good enough for me! No problems.

Aug 26th, 2012, 04:10 PM	#144
yellotang Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Join Date: Aug 25th, 2012 Posts: 27	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Why anyone would use Dino oil is beyond me.

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Aug 26th, 2012, 07:56 PM	#145
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,612 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Quote: Originally Posted by yellotang View Post Why anyone would use Dino oil is beyond me. There is Nothing wrong with Dino oil, I have logged enough miles to know, and have built enough motors to stand behind this statement JMHO __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Aug 27th, 2012, 02:26 PM	#146
y22c Start The Engine Ride: FXDX Join Date: Aug 1st, 2012 Posts: 12	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Just a side note to all you synthetic users. Make sure your oil is blended with a Group IV or Group V base stock, both of which are synthesized or man made. If you synthetic oil comes from a Group III base stock, this is just nothing but a highly refined petroleum product. My .02. Ken

Aug 30th, 2012, 12:03 AM	#147
BUBBIE Contributor$ Ride: FLHR 09 Join Date: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: AZ, S.East corner/Western WA. Posts: 3,988 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Quote: Originally Posted by y22c View Post Just a side note to all you synthetic users. Make sure your oil is blended with a Group IV or Group V base stock, both of which are synthesized or man made. If you synthetic oil comes from a Group III base stock, this is just nothing but a highly refined petroleum product. My .02. Ken CORRECT...... Many don't know this. MY choice is Redline synthetic... Redline is "One" of the Very FEW that have a group V rating... signed....BUBBIE __________________ ************************* Quite Often I am Right so Forgive me when I'm WRONG!!!.......

Oct 5th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#148
Bitspitter New Family Ride: 2002 XLH 883 Hugger Join Date: Mar 19th, 2012 Posts: 7	Bought my '02 Hugger with 12,300 miles on it. Previous owner had used HD 20W50 Dino and Formula+ in the primary/trans. I've stuck with it and change both every 5000. I've got over 30,000 on it now. The Dino does the job and I like the cheaper price.

Oct 9th, 2012, 09:10 AM	#149
DFHarley19 Play The Throttle Ride: 2010 Road King Classic FLHRC Join Date: Jul 24th, 2012 Posts: 171 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Quote: Originally Posted by BUBBIE View Post CORRECT...... Many don't know this. MY choice is Redline synthetic... Redline is "One" of the Very FEW that have a group V rating... signed....BUBBIE Can you names the other "Very FEW that have a group V rating..."? Thanks!

Oct 11th, 2012, 11:31 AM	#150
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,713 My Mood:	Quote: Originally Posted by dfgolf19 View Post Can you names the other "Very FEW that have a group V rating..."? Thanks! Both Group IV and Group V are 100% synthetic. I believe that Redline is the only Synthetic oil company that uses Group V as their base oil. Other companies use Group V but only in small amounts for the additive package. The industry as I know it considers Group V to be a medium for blending additives. It is not considered base stock oil except by Redline. Using a Group V as your base oil stock is a different approach but I wouldn't say it is better. Being the only company that does it makes them different. __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils

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