Oil weight

[JTHazell]

Just moved from Jersey to the Tampa area. Used to run Red Line 20W50 synthetic in Jersey and wondered if I should switch to 20W60 now that I’m in FLorida. Riding a 2021 Tri Glide.

 

[rhino 2]

Just moved from Jersey to the Tampa area. Used to run Red Line 20W50 synthetic in Jersey and wondered if I should switch to 20W60 now that I’m in FLorida. Riding a 2021 Tri Glide.

Just follow what Harley says in the manual that came with the Trike..

 

[Jack Klarich]

20-50 is really a misnomer. It is 20 weight oil with modifiers to make it behave like 50 weight when hot, that does not hold up good especially with dino oils.

Stick with a name brand full synthetic ( not HD Syn3) Not a true full synthetic oil

Best yet if you trust a full synthetic 50 weight like Royal Purple or Redline you will be miles ahead. JMO

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I run Lucas straight 50 wt full synthetic in both my bikes.

 

[DK Custom Products]

What Jack Said.

Here's a vid where the subject is discussed some-



Kevin

 

[PosseRider]

Have great results with this Liqui Moly 2024 Synthoil Race Tech GT1 10W-60.

 

[ISP-FL]

Just moved from Jersey to the Tampa area. Used to run Red Line 20W50 synthetic in Jersey and wondered if I should switch to 20W60 now that I’m in Florida. Riding a 2021 Tri Glide.

I'll assume you have been happy with using Red Line 20W50 synthetic so I would stick with it.

I've lived in Lee County FL and now up in Polk County (a little south east of Tampa). I have experienced some overnight temps here in the low 30's. Also have had a handful of days in the low 50's. Then of course you have a ton of extremely hot days in the summer.

Here is how I look at it, my riding temperature range is still about the same as when I lived up north, 60's to 90's. If it is below around 65 I don't ride, if it is high 90's or over 100 I don't ride. I just never felt the need to change when I moved down here.

 

[ISP-FL]

Not sure how long you have been living there north of Tampa, but if you want a nice ride to a "Florida style" unique biker bar try visiting Herb's Limestone Country Club, 5127 C. County Road 663, Ona, FL 33865. It will be about 100 miles or so from where you are.

We have been riding there for years and it is a hoot.

 

[Trampas]

I have been running harley 20-50 oil for many many years and no ill effects, I am either lucky or just plain lucky, I know some don't like it but it takes care of me ok. Now granted I don't put the miles on like a bunch of you and that could be why, I don't travel anymore like I used to and with 20-50 harley oil the dealer always had it, with other brands not so lucky

All for now Trampas

 

[JTHazell]

Not sure how long you have been living there north of Tampa, but if you want a nice ride to a "Florida style" unique biker bar try visiting Herb's Limestone Country Club, 5127 C. County Road 663, Ona, FL 33865. It will be about 100 miles or so from where you are.

We have been riding there for years and it is a hoot.

Moved down November 2020. Typical riding is between 60 - 90 degrees.

 

[GARYD]

I use syn 20-50 in the summer and 10-40 in the winter (I ride all winter here in Chicago). I have used motorcycle specific oils like Mobil1, Amsoil, BelRay, Valvoline, Castrol (never H-D Syn3). I have NEVER had an oil related problem in over 40 years....62 years if you also count all my UJM's.

I've never had a problem getting oil when I needed it. Usually I always buy oil by the case (normally when it's on sale) so that I will NEVER run out of oil.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I use syn 20-50 in the summer and 10-40 in the winter (I ride all winter here in Chicago). I have used motorcycle specific oils like Mobil1, Amsoil, BelRay, Valvoline, Castrol (never H-D Syn3). I have NEVER had an oil related problem in over 40 years....62 years if you also count all my UJM's.

I've never had a problem getting oil when I needed it. Usually I always buy oil by the case (normally when it's on sale) so that I will NEVER run out of oil.

Same here. Just got a case of Redline 20-50 in yesterday. Over the next few months I'll be riding in 100 degrees and in 40 degrees...maybe even thru some snow on Beartooth Pass in a few months.

Kevin

 

[ISP-FL]

Same here. Just got a case of Redline 20-50 in yesterday. Over the next few months I'll be riding in 100 degrees and in 40 degrees...maybe even thru some snow on Beartooth Pass in a few months.

Kevin

What month would you be up there in the north Kevin. We are still fine tuning our "limited" western travels for this year. Sometime in August we are hitting Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas, just not sure what order and for how long. Been through the Cody area but never ridden the pass.

 

[rhino 2]

I use syn 20-50 in the summer and 10-40 in the winter (I ride all winter here in Chicago). I have used motorcycle specific oils like Mobil1, Amsoil, BelRay, Valvoline, Castrol (never H-D Syn3). I have NEVER had an oil related problem in over 40 years....62 years if you also count all my UJM's.

I've never had a problem getting oil when I needed it. Usually I always buy oil by the case (normally when it's on sale) so that I will NEVER run out of oil.

I never had a oil problem i just use what the manufacturer recommends?...And

as far as running out..You can buy oil anywhere..Why I bet you can even buy it at a bank.....Sure back in the good old days (50-60’s)..As the engines got up in miles and burned oil you would charge to heavy straight weigh oil’s....But that was then‘When the the good old days weren’t so good ...

 

[Sidecarbill]

To easy Bob. You're never gonna be a Harley guy if you keep thinkin like that.:Shrug:

 

[DK Custom Products]

What month would you be up there in the north Kevin. We are still fine tuning our "limited" western travels for this year. Sometime in August we are hitting Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas, just not sure what order and for how long. Been through the Cody area but never ridden the pass.

We have not nailed down the exact dates, probably sometime late June thru middle of July will be visiting family in Idaho and Montana, then heading over to Yellowstone/Beartooth.

Beartooth pass is just a fantastic ride...the road is great and the views are hard to beat.

I believe the only months we have been thru there are June and July, here are a couple of photos-

Kevin

 

[ISP-FL]

We have not nailed down the exact dates, probably sometime late June thru middle of July will be visiting family in Idaho and Montana, then heading over to Yellowstone/Beartooth.

Beartooth pass is just a fantastic ride...the road is great and the views are hard to beat.

I believe the only months we have been thru there are June and July, here are a couple of photos-

Kevin

Great pics! I'll certainly be digging all the cold riding gear out.

 

[leonard]

beartooth

The wife and I rode beartooth last year the last of july. WE trailered to code and rode from there. Great ride do chief joseph hy. too. Then went to strugis. I missed seeing you kevin we stopped by your shope on our way home from florida but you hadn't made it to work yet lol. isp we wanted to hook up with you while we was in florida will try again this year we will be back down there in december

 

[DK Custom Products]

The wife and I rode beartooth last year the last of july. WE trailered to code and rode from there. Great ride do chief joseph hy. too. Then went to strugis. I missed seeing you kevin we stopped by your shope on our way home from florida but you hadn't made it to work yet lol. isp we wanted to hook up with you while we was in florida will try again this year we will be back down there in december

Sounds like a great trip!

Sorry I missed you. I was "at" work, lol. I have an office at the house and do well over half of my work here these days.

During the early days of Covid I was doing over 90% of my work from home.

Was there snow on Beartooth Pass this last July when you rode it?

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Great pics! I'll certainly be digging all the cold riding gear out.

Yeah, it can get cold up there, even in the middle of summer!

Kevin

 

[leonard]

beartooth

yes there was snow but not like your picture, we had to put our warm clothes on.

 

[GARYD]

I never had a oil problem i just use what the manufacturer recommends?...And

as far as running out..You can buy oil anywhere..Why I bet you can even buy it at a bank.....Sure back in the good old days (50-60’s)..As the engines got up in miles and burned oil you would charge to heavy straight weigh oil’s....But that was then‘When the the good old days weren’t so good ...

I did the same - then I found out there was BETTER and CHEAPER oil that was far superior to the house brand.

Remember a few years back when Harley said using syn oil would destroy your engine - - until THEY came out with their own syn oil made by the lowest bidder.

None of my bikes ever burned oil. Never kept one long enough for that to happen.



You are right - you can buy oil just about anywhere, but I haven't seen it at the bank - yet.

 

[rhino 2]

I did the same - then I found out there was BETTER and CHEAPER oil that was far superior to the house brand.

Remember a few years back when Harley said using syn oil would destroy your engine - - until THEY came out with their own syn oil made by the lowest bidder.

None of my bikes ever burned oil. Never kept one long enough for that to happen.



You are right - you can buy oil just about anywhere, but I haven't seen it at the bank - yet.

Just a take off of a Reeses peanut butter cup commercial.....:laugh:

 

[ultrafxr]

Har, first time I rode Bearthooth was July 5, 1982. I was so green I'd never even heard of it. Rode in to Red Lodge on July 4th after visiting the Custer Battlefield and going on in to Yellowstone the next day. At the bar that night locals were talking about snow on the mountain and I assured my wife it was just snow on the sides of the road that had not completely melted. WRONG! It was drizzling rain when we left Red Lodge and as we climbed it got colder and then started snowing - so hard I could only run 15-20 mph and couldn't see my hand in front of my face! But we made it over and on in to Yellowstone. However I don't think she's ever forgiven me for putting her through that traumatic experience.

 

[DK Custom Products]

yes there was snow but not like your picture, we had to put our warm clothes on.

Yeah, don't know if it every really gets warm up there. lol

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Har, first time I rode Bearthooth was July 5, 1982. I was so green I'd never even heard of it. Rode in to Red Lodge on July 4th after visiting the Custer Battlefield and going on in to Yellowstone the next day. At the bar that night locals were talking about snow on the mountain and I assured my wife it was just snow on the sides of the road that had not completely melted. WRONG! It was drizzling rain when we left Red Lodge and as we climbed it got colder and then started snowing - so hard I could only run 15-20 mph and couldn't see my hand in front of my face! But we made it over and on in to Yellowstone. However I don't think she's ever forgiven me for putting her through that traumatic experience.

That sounds like a ride to remember. :laugh: And probably not repeat.

Kevin