What synthetic oil other than Harley syn 3 2017 triglide
motor oil
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There are quite a few synthetic oils out there for motorcycles. Amsoil is probably one of the most mentioned ones but you can also find Royal Purple, Red Line, Lucas and Mobil V-Twin on a lot of peoples list as the one they use. Even H-D dealers usually have two or three different synthetics on their shelf besides their own HD Syn3. I probably even missed a few other synthetics that are available for motorcycles.
2016 Deep Jade Green and Black TG.
2016 Deep Jade Green and Black TG.
Like arguing Ford vs Chevy but I use Lucas Oil High Performance Synthetic 20W-50. ThumbUp
Klots 20-50 motor
HD primary
Redline shock proof in trans
Why ? Makes me feel good :Shrug:
HD primary
Redline shock proof in trans
Why ? Makes me feel good :Shrug:
:evil:
+1! I have Lucas Oil High Performance Synthetic 20W-50 in all 3 holes & love it. It was a noticable improvement in shifting and overall smooth running. I may try a dedicated diff. & tranny fluid, but it will likely be Lucas also
I have to agree with you, I always used what the maker of my bikes recommends, And never had a problem , I guess i'm past the stage of trying to reinvent the wheel...:Shrug:
They're all good. Buy whatever is the most convenient and cheapest. End of discussion.
Any major brand is better then H-D oil (their oil is supplied by the lowest bidder). You know something is being left out. Do you really want that?
None will destroy your engine as long as you use the correct viscosity and change the oil and filter at the recommended time.
I prefer Amsoil or Mobil1, but will use any syn that is on sale.
Any major brand is better then H-D oil (their oil is supplied by the lowest bidder). You know something is being left out. Do you really want that?
None will destroy your engine as long as you use the correct viscosity and change the oil and filter at the recommended time.
I prefer Amsoil or Mobil1, but will use any syn that is on sale.
I used Amsoil 20-50 in a my motorcycles and never have had a problem as long as you change it when recommended. My Harley dealer in Wisconsin told me if I continue to us Amsoil I will have engine problems and he talked me into changing to syn 3 Harley oil. Two old changes with syn 3 and my 103 twin cam engine blew up. Now I use Amsoil in my new engine 
peteg59
Meme Master
Two old changes with syn 3 and my 103 twin cam engine blew up. Now I use Amsoil in my new engine
^... Did the engine fail due to a proven lubrication issue, Dave?
I'm guessing if so, Harley did the right thing and covered the repair on their dime, just as Amsoil would do...?
There is no arguing, Ford is best.
Most of my friends with Harleys use the
Lucas High Performance Synthetic Oil (20W-50).
My Sons fathers girlfriend works the graveyard shift for a secret motor oil storage facility out side Of Tulsa Oklahoma , And she tells me that every midnight tanker trucks with out any oil companies names written on the side of the trucks, Will fill up from one common storage tank..Then when they get to their warehouse re package the oil in qt and gal bottles with different oil brand names on them.....Some even use food coloring dye to make people think there oil is better than the non-colored oils...
I used Amsoil in my 03 for over 105,000 miles . Sold it 6 yrs ago & it is still going strong. My Trike is using Mobil 1 V-twin. Red line in primary & tranny. Never been a fan of HD oil in all 3 holes, for over 30 yrs. As far as Found OnRoad Dead I prefer God Made Chevy. :banana-piano::banana-cyclops::banana-pair::banana-mac:
Jack Klarich
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My lips are sealed
There is no arguing, Ford is best.
Most of my friends with Harleys use theLucas High Performance Synthetic Oil (20W-50).
I do also & love the Lucas! Is there a possibility it's because you live in Lucas's home town?:Shrug:
Jack Klarich
Gold Member
Exactly
Everyone has a favorite
There is a recent oil thread in the Freewheeler forum. Just in case you don't get enough differing opinions in this thread.
Here is a link:https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/46440-We-need-to-talk-about-oil
Jack Klarich
Gold Member
And yet no one caught the My Sons Fathers Girlfriend...:laugh:
Oh Oh
Do I have to remind you Jack that you started this whole oil thread thing!
I have documentation!:wave4:
Jack Klarich
Gold Member
peteg59
Meme Master
One thing to possibly consider when choosing an oil or lubricant for an expensive toy: Does the maker of said lube stand behind their product in the event of a failure due to use of their product?
Not many will, however one comes to mind....
Not many will, however one comes to mind....
Warranty had expired and HD did nothing except give me a 15% discount. So it was all my dime
peteg59
Meme Master
Warranty had expired and HD did nothing except give me a 15% discount. So it was all my dime
Guess that's not real a surprise....15% is better than 0%.
Stay with Amsoil, you can't go wrong...
I use only Unobtanium Super Select Gold Platinum which it tinted red and purple.
When i only owned Honda's , I only used Honda oil, Now with the Harley's i only use Harley oil.....And what i do find out is that when i make toast at home the bread toasts evenly on both sides now...
Hey Jack, I wanted to mention my local Walmart had your Quicksilver 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil
on sale for $5 a quart ( in-store only). They only had 5 on the shelf.
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