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  1. #11
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    DANG!..now I gotto try and find this tomorrow. I have never even seen that label before. NUTZ

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    i was having toruble finding it too, but then i asked the clerk at autozone and they have motorcycle fluids in a totally seperate aisle.

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    I'm using amsoil 20w50 motorcycle oil.. Just changed out both out for my 1k service. Shifts better, smoother idle when cold it seems. Also using a kn oil filter, only draw back its white.

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    i use amsoil 20w 50 syn, cost just the same as hd syn3 , and in my opinion its better too

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    I'll have to check on that, my local napa didn't have anything that said motorcycle on it. I try to avoid the zone, but maybe I need to give em a look.

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    I run Royal Purple in my Electra Glide and Amsoil in my Lightning. Have had excellent luck with both of them.

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    i've always used h.d. syn3 do you reccomend mobil one over this?

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    Gbalias posted this on buelletinboard Link
    I like seeing proof and sure every situation is different but I will stick with Mobil 1 V-twin.

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    Anything 20w50 synthetic in both holes work and it doesn't have to be v-twin specific. Just make sure it's motorcycle oil. I almost bought regular 20w50 for vehicles. Good thing I double checked right before I got to the counter.

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    I got Mobil1 V-Twin moto 20w50 on sale yesterday at Advanced Auto. Not sure if it's still on sale

    Do you REALLY need "motorcycle" oil in the tranny? The additives in V-twin oil are mainly for heat and other combustion related stuff. I've been putting regular auto 20w50 in my tranny for years in my Sportster and it's be fine.



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