Oil Suggestions For Harleys

tobaman · Jun 13th, 2009, 03:16 PM

nice info!
glider, what do u think of lucas 20w50 for the engine?
since u choose spectro (they're not in the market here) instead of hd formula, which do u suggest of these 2, redline or mobil 1 for 5speed tranny? what weight?
thanks!

glider · Jun 13th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Either Redline or Mobil would do you well. The Redline would be the shockproof heavy and the Mobil would be either 75/90 of 75/140 depending on the temps you ride in.

I've never used Lucas because I prefer the oils specified above.

cedarbrook63 · Jun 13th, 2009, 06:20 PM

As with many products used in HDs, it's not the easiest thing here in dear old Blighty getting hands on Spectro, (Redline) or similar oils for the Primary/Tranny in my Sportster. Thanks to M'one, I found a dealer and bought a supply of Mobil 1 V-twin 20/50. These guys also sell this oil which they recommend for Sportsters:

Torco V Series Primary Chain Case Lubricant

They rate it for Buells and Sportsters.
Any of you folks used it or got any experiences with this stuff??

Thanks guys.

cedarbrook63 · Jun 13th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Either Redline or Mobil would do you well. The Redline would be the shockproof heavy and the Mobil would be either 75/90 of 75/140 depending on the temps you ride in.

I've never used Lucas because I prefer the oils specified above.

Hey Glider.
I'm thinking 75/90 grade would be fine for the modest temps in the UK. I saw that Redline do a V twin gear oil:

Red Line Oil: Gear Lubricants

Would this be an acceptable choice for the Primary/Tranny needs of my Sporty??

Thanks as always for the advice.

glider · Jun 13th, 2009, 07:14 PM

According to their web page it looks like it is.

<snip>
Red Line�s new V-twin Primary Case Oil is designed specifically for �84-to-present V-Twin American motorcycle engines, including aftermarket engines of similar designs. Similar to our MTL, this product is for use in the primary chaincase with wet-diaphragm spring clutches.

tobaman · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Either Redline or Mobil would do you well. The Redline would be the shockproof heavy and the Mobil would be either 75/90 of 75/140 depending on the temps you ride in.

I've never used Lucas because I prefer the oils specified above.

what does the 75 tell?
the 90 & 140 numbers tell the ambient temp..uh..dont they

?
day temp here ranges between 89-100f plus traffic n stuff..

thanks!

glider · Jun 15th, 2009, 08:46 AM

I believe it's the multi viscosity rating here having to do with flowing at different temps.

speedyron · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:11 PM

I am limited to the products I can find close by in Maine, but was thinking of using the mobil1 20w-50 vtwin in the engine, mobil1 racing 4t 10w-40 in primary, and mobil1 synthetic gear lube LS 75w-90 in tranny

glider · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Good choices, just make sure the primary oil isn't "energy conserving" . Bad for the clutch linings.

speedyron · Jun 15th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I have no clue what that means but here is the link see if it is ok Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40

Jun 13th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#60
tobaman Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 FXDX Join Date: May 6th, 2009 Posts: 53	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys nice info! glider, what do u think of lucas 20w50 for the engine? since u choose spectro (they're not in the market here) instead of hd formula, which do u suggest of these 2, redline or mobil 1 for 5speed tranny? what weight? thanks!

Jun 13th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#61
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys Either Redline or Mobil would do you well. The Redline would be the shockproof heavy and the Mobil would be either 75/90 of 75/140 depending on the temps you ride in. I've never used Lucas because I prefer the oils specified above.

Jun 13th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#62
cedarbrook63 Contributor$ Ride: 2008 XL883 Sportster SE Stage 1 Join Date: Dec 29th, 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 463 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys As with many products used in HDs, it's not the easiest thing here in dear old Blighty getting hands on Spectro, (Redline) or similar oils for the Primary/Tranny in my Sportster. Thanks to M'one, I found a dealer and bought a supply of Mobil 1 V-twin 20/50. These guys also sell this oil which they recommend for Sportsters: Torco V Series Primary Chain Case Lubricant They rate it for Buells and Sportsters. Any of you folks used it or got any experiences with this stuff?? Thanks guys. Last edited by cedarbrook63; Jun 13th, 2009 at 06:32 PM. Reason: Incorrect opener - found a Redline dealership nearby

Jun 13th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#64
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys According to their web page it looks like it is. <snip> Red Line�s new V-twin Primary Case Oil is designed specifically for �84-to-present V-Twin American motorcycle engines, including aftermarket engines of similar designs. Similar to our MTL, this product is for use in the primary chaincase with wet-diaphragm spring clutches.

Jun 15th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#66
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I believe it's the multi viscosity rating here having to do with flowing at different temps.

Jun 15th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#67
speedyron Contributor$ Ride: 2006 FLSTI Join Date: Jun 12th, 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 166 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I am limited to the products I can find close by in Maine, but was thinking of using the mobil1 20w-50 vtwin in the engine, mobil1 racing 4t 10w-40 in primary, and mobil1 synthetic gear lube LS 75w-90 in tranny

Jun 15th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#68
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys Good choices, just make sure the primary oil isn't "energy conserving" . Bad for the clutch linings.

Jun 15th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#69
speedyron Contributor$ Ride: 2006 FLSTI Join Date: Jun 12th, 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 166 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I have no clue what that means but here is the link see if it is ok Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40

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