Replacing HD Oil with Spectro voids my warranty?

nogoslim · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:50 PM

I just sent an email to chris barnes with a copy of my previous post on it. We need to let the dealers know that we are aware of the things they do and we are sharing them amongst ourselvesand the whole HD community at large...

smitty901 · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoslim

This is the kind of thing that makes me wonder if the Harley Davidson Co. has ever wondered, just how much the slowing of sales has to do with the poor reputation the HD dealerships are giving the Harley Davidson name. To bad we can't buy our new HD bikes from some place besides the steelerships in question...

You can . most dealer are good dealers when you find one like this you
1. call them out
2. write HD and tell them why you will not go there
3. Do not used them for anything

nogoslim · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty901

You can . most dealer are good dealers when you find one like this you
1. call them out
2. write HD and tell them why you will not go there
3. Do not used them for anything

Sounds like we need another poll, one on good or bad dealers. I can't vote, I don't do any business with dealers anymore...

R. Lewis · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoslim

Sounds like we need another poll, one on good or bad dealers. I can't vote, I don't do any business with dealers anymore...

We all ready have both threads going on here!

Hooligan · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM

I am a Tech at a dealership in oregon, a lot of shops will try to sell you the HD oil instead of another brand simply because that is really the only thing we can suggest, since we are backed by Harley. However using another brand oil (as long as it meets or exceeds harleys requirements) will not void your warranty, but if i could make a suggestion, stick with the harley oil, i deal with different oils all day, everyday and Harley is the one that myself and all the other techs that i work with use. a lot of the other oils that people think are "superior" are just the opposite, and many of them are very thin in viscosity. so anyways, i hope that helps you with your dilema. good luck.

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooligan

I am a Tech at a dealership in oregon, a lot of shops will try to sell you the HD oil instead of another brand simply because that is really the only thing we can suggest, since we are backed by Harley. However using another brand oil (as long as it meets or exceeds harleys requirements) will not void your warranty, but if i could make a suggestion, stick with the harley oil, i deal with different oils all day, everyday and Harley is the one that myself and all the other techs that i work with use. a lot of the other oils that people think are "superior" are just the opposite, and many of them are very thin in viscosity. so anyways, i hope that helps you with your dilema. good luck.

You're joking, right? Or maybe a troll?

glider · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

You're joking, right? Or maybe a troll?

Have to go with the Doc on this one. The only DECENT oil that harley sells is the formula+ for the primary only and the regular 360 oil. Their "synthetic" as they refer to it is only a blend and not a true synthetic at all. As Hobbit said, I wouldn't use it for anything other than maybe oiling a chain on my grand kids bike if I didn't have anything else around.

glider · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooligan

I am a Tech at a dealership in oregon, a lot of shops will try to sell you the HD oil instead of another brand simply because that is really the only thing we can suggest, since we are backed by Harley. .

This is a very true statement but being the dealers only suggest their own brand is a far cry from it being a superior oil to other brands like Spectro. Let's not forget that Hugo Chavez is the supplier for some of the Harley oils and that in itself speaks volumes.

If you care to admit it, check the magnets on a trans that has run Syn 3 against other "gear oils" and if you can't admit to finding less "fuzz" on the magnets in the units using a quality gear oil, you are only kidding yourself. I have been doing this sort of thing for longer than you have been on this earth (don't forget I can see your DOB)

and speak not from a dealers view where there is a profit to be made by recommending my own brand ,but what works the best from experience.

Hooligan · Nov 6th, 2009, 04:15 PM

i dont care for syn3, i do like the standard harley oil, over others though. and i wasnt meaning to sound like i was speaking on behalf my dealership or any of them for that matter, i dont get paid any different if someone uses HD oil or any other kinds, i was just suggesting my favorite, but as for my age i dont think that has much to do with anything, I am factory trained by Harley Davidson, so i was just trying to give my opinion, sorry if i offended anyone.

Jim B. · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

I have been doing this sort of thing for longer than you have been on this earth (don't forget I can see your DOB)...

Ouch! Glider, you are not getting enough time in the saddle. Time for you to get out and go for a ride.

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Hooligan Start The Engine Ride: Home Built Join Date: Nov 6th, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 39 My Mood:	Re: Replacing HD Oil with Spectro voids my warranty? I am a Tech at a dealership in oregon, a lot of shops will try to sell you the HD oil instead of another brand simply because that is really the only thing we can suggest, since we are backed by Harley. However using another brand oil (as long as it meets or exceeds harleys requirements) will not void your warranty, but if i could make a suggestion, stick with the harley oil, i deal with different oils all day, everyday and Harley is the one that myself and all the other techs that i work with use. a lot of the other oils that people think are "superior" are just the opposite, and many of them are very thin in viscosity. so anyways, i hope that helps you with your dilema. good luck.

Nov 6th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#39
Hooligan Start The Engine Ride: Home Built Join Date: Nov 6th, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 39 My Mood:	Re: Replacing HD Oil with Spectro voids my warranty? i dont care for syn3, i do like the standard harley oil, over others though. and i wasnt meaning to sound like i was speaking on behalf my dealership or any of them for that matter, i dont get paid any different if someone uses HD oil or any other kinds, i was just suggesting my favorite, but as for my age i dont think that has much to do with anything, I am factory trained by Harley Davidson, so i was just trying to give my opinion, sorry if i offended anyone.

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