Reply With QuoteI haven't put it in my bike yet but will probably go to royal purple next oil change.. Now thats some good stuff
Hi, I just bought a xb12scg with about 1200 miles on it. I was going to change the oil just to be safe, even though it was supposedly changed at 1000 miles. What oil does everyone recommend running. I was going to use mobil 1 v twin, but I've also heard good things about klotz. Any recommendations? Also what is everyone using in their tranny? I just picked up some Formula + from harley, any good?
I haven't put it in my bike yet but will probably go to royal purple next oil change.. Now thats some good stuff
Royal Purple is tha ****!
I just use Harley oil in Harleys, Honda oil in Hondas, and Kawasaki oil in Kawasakis. Maybe too simple, but it works for me.
I had a bad experience switching to synthetic oil once. Engine oil seal leaks on a Kawasaki with 40,000 miles on it. Replaced the seals and went back to Kawasaki oil.
Steve
I've used Amsoil 20W50 in both holes of my X since about 2k miles. I just turned 5k last night and no leaks or problems. I'm a dealer, so I use it in pretty much everything.
koltz never herd of it..use any brand name 20/50 change 1000 to 1500 miles never have a problem...motorcycle oil car oil its all the same except for the price
maybebuell - auto & bike oils are different, not just in price. Olive oil will work in a pinch, but it's not as good as Royal Purple. Klotz is an old race oil and is high in quality and lubricity. Oil is not oil ... don't be misled. Royal Purple rules on the dyno and Amsoil is real close. Synthetics rule over mineral oil. If I'm stranded, used cooking oil will suffice, but it won't protect for longevity.
lanretsr - change your oil frequently (3000) with filter. Use a quality synthetic and and fill the filter before installing it - 80%-85% of all engine wear occurs at initial start up, so don't run it with a dry filter. The bike will last you a long time. I know of an X1 with over 90K on the clock and never been apart. He follows the advice listed.
two buddy have over 100.000 miles on a v twin im at 60.000..do some resurch.. they can not find any difference between the two..most test car oil protected better then so called bike oil......most syn oils make the harley v twins louder..as long as you change it it all works....
maybebuell - Ignorance is a bliss.
ya i can see that
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