Synthetic Oil Change POLL

amigo1980 · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM

I've been using Amsoil from day 1 but lately been hearing other information about different oils for motorcycles that need to have different additives.

glider · Nov 8th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Try the Spectro Platinum in the trans

CatWoman · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Bought my ride (1989 FLHTCU with Screaming Eagle III used with just over 42,000 miles) and quickly changed the oil to a synthetic (Maxum4 Premium) and the transmission as well as primary to HD primary/tran fluid. After rebuilding her top and bottom ends (47,500 miles), I broke them in with dino oil (Valvoline 20W-50) then at 110 miles switched back to the synthetic.
This week, I plan to make the following changes:

oil - Spectro HD Golden 20W-50 oil,

transmission - Spectro HD Platinum 75W-140 Trans Lub,

Primary - HD primary/tran fluid

Unless anyone (Glider?) has a better recommondation for my favorite ride.

CatWoman :

glider · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Excellent choices that work well and should give you good miles out of the engine and trans.

AcidRayn · Nov 9th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumrguy

synthetic oils do not cause leaks, I do not care what anyone says, bad gaskets or gaskets that are going bad cause leaks, I have ran oil in all my bikes except my Sporty I had a few years ago, which was the only one that leaked at the rocker box. Besides that, synthetic oil is alot better than regular oil, all the test that are out there prove it, but they still recommend changing oil at recommended service intervals.

i think i disagree with this. my last scoot was a an 03 road king, at 5000 miles, i went to syn3, within 1000 miles, both jugs were leaking at the base gaskets, not pouring out, but there was definite seepage. l kept cleaning it off, it kept coming back. at 10000 miles, i went back to castrol, seepage gone.
now, maybe on the whole, syn does not cause leaks, but it did on my 03

CatWoman · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks Glider!!

Is there a particular filter you would recommend, I've reviewed several posts and other information -- I don't need the antisiphon filters and the larger sized 30 micron size.
The Motorcycleinfo.Calsci.com site recommended these:

Purolator PL14476 / PL14477

Mobil1 M1-102

Bosch 3330

Walmart Supertech ST4967 / 4386

I would prefer NOT to spend $ at the local Stealorship if I can help it, but if you think it would be the best. The shop where I do most the work on my bike uses primarily HiFlo fliters - have you heard of these? (I have been using them since I bought the bike - have I done her a disservice?

)

I Really Appreciate you expertise and Help!!

CatWoman :

Hobbit · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:51 PM

i tend to favour the one from HD for the bike but i use Hi Flo on all my cars and metric bikes and have never had an issue

glider · Nov 9th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Nobody dislikes giving the dealer money more than I do but I recommend the HD filters because they were specked and made for the motor and not "adapted" to it like other companies do.

You'll find a noted difference in aftermarket oil filters in certain features as well as micron ratings and filter media and construction that fall short in most cases from the HD filters but if they look the same on the outside and listed "for use on HD engines" that doesn't make them as good as....

CatWoman · Nov 9th, 2009, 01:12 PM

GREAT!!

THANKS again guys!!

CatWoman Happy riding!

09StdGlide · Nov 9th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Mobil 1 V-Twin @ 955 miles. So far so good

View Poll Results: When Did You Change To Snythetic Oil?
Right away when I got home	16	6.50%
At 100 miles	13	5.28%
At 1000 miles	93	37.80%
At 2000 miles	22	8.94%
At 3000 miles	19	7.72%
At first oil change	48	19.51%
I waited longer	29	11.79%
I wouldn't use synthetic oil	6	2.44%
Voters: 246. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 5th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#41
amigo1980 New Family Ride: 2007 Hertiage Softtail Classic Join Date: Sep 1st, 2008 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 2	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL I've been using Amsoil from day 1 but lately been hearing other information about different oils for motorcycles that need to have different additives.

Nov 8th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#42
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,044 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Try the Spectro Platinum in the trans __________________ 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, 2009, 12:27 AM	#43
CatWoman Contributor$ Ride: 1989 FLHTC Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 13th, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Bought my ride (1989 FLHTCU with Screaming Eagle III used with just over 42,000 miles) and quickly changed the oil to a synthetic (Maxum4 Premium) and the transmission as well as primary to HD primary/tran fluid. After rebuilding her top and bottom ends (47,500 miles), I broke them in with dino oil (Valvoline 20W-50) then at 110 miles switched back to the synthetic. This week, I plan to make the following changes: oil - Spectro HD Golden 20W-50 oil, transmission - Spectro HD Platinum 75W-140 Trans Lub, Primary - HD primary/tran fluid Unless anyone (Glider?) has a better recommondation for my favorite ride. CatWoman :

Nov 9th, 2009, 06:14 AM	#44
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,044 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Excellent choices that work well and should give you good miles out of the engine and trans. __________________ 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, 2009, 12:49 PM	#46
CatWoman Contributor$ Ride: 1989 FLHTC Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 13th, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Thanks Glider!! Is there a particular filter you would recommend, I've reviewed several posts and other information -- I don't need the antisiphon filters and the larger sized 30 micron size. The Motorcycleinfo.Calsci.com site recommended these: Purolator PL14476 / PL14477 Mobil1 M1-102 Bosch 3330 Walmart Supertech ST4967 / 4386 I would prefer NOT to spend $ at the local Stealorship if I can help it, but if you think it would be the best. The shop where I do most the work on my bike uses primarily HiFlo fliters - have you heard of these? (I have been using them since I bought the bike - have I done her a disservice? ) I Really Appreciate you expertise and Help!! CatWoman :

Nov 9th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#47
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,716 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL i tend to favour the one from HD for the bike but i use Hi Flo on all my cars and metric bikes and have never had an issue __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 9th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#48
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,044 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Nobody dislikes giving the dealer money more than I do but I recommend the HD filters because they were specked and made for the motor and not "adapted" to it like other companies do. You'll find a noted difference in aftermarket oil filters in certain features as well as micron ratings and filter media and construction that fall short in most cases from the HD filters but if they look the same on the outside and listed "for use on HD engines" that doesn't make them as good as.... __________________ 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, 2009, 01:12 PM	#49
CatWoman Contributor$ Ride: 1989 FLHTC Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 13th, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 My Mood:	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL GREAT!! THANKS again guys!! CatWoman Happy riding!

Nov 9th, 2009, 06:06 PM	#50
09StdGlide Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Electra Glide Std Join Date: Oct 25th, 2009 Posts: 36	Re: Synthetic Oil Change POLL Mobil 1 V-Twin @ 955 miles. So far so good

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