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what synthetic for a 2019 Triglide at the 1000mile check
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Someone should start an oil thread:xszpv::wave4:
I had the dealer install Syn3 at the 1,000 mile service because I was on the road.
I kept it in for about 3,800 miles & switched to Lucas full synthetic motorcycle oil and immediately saw 10-15 degree drop in oil temps & smoother shifting. I recently changed my transmission fluid to RedLine with Shockproof & the shifting improved & smoothed out so much, it felt like tranny work had been done. It's that good.
I have HD Formula+ in the primary, as I had 2 quarts to use up. I will then switch to Redline primary fluid.
I am currently using Quicksilver motorcycle oil (from Walmart) in the engine & when I return from my trip I will install Redline motorcycle engine oil, then alternate between that and the Lucas, as I have a lot of each & both are very good.
As far as filters, I have found Mobil 1, HD & K&N to all be quality oil filters.
The bottom line here is, almost any modern oil will work if changed at regular intervals, but some oils are definitely BETTER than others.
As far as verified proof, I had Blackstone Labs analyze the Lucas oil with a Mobil 1 filter after 2,300 miles on the oil & the report was very good for both after my FW was run in above 90 temps all summer.
Jack, this thread will have to tideyou over & feed your addiction till I start a new & improved oil/filter thread this winter.
Been using Mobil1 synthetic, just got back from Sturgis, there was an Amsoil dealer there that had a Harley idling in front of their booth all day. Only Amsoil and Love Jugs keeping it cool. Kind of amazing. Says something about both products...almost enough to make a guy switch oils.
I put the Love Jugs on just for this trip because I figured I'd be sitting in traffic at some point. They worked good, kept the oil temp down.
I wonder if that bike would stay running with anybody else's oil in there.
Been using Mobil1 synthetic, just got back from Sturgis, there was an Amsoil dealer there that had a Harley idling in front of their booth all day. Only Amsoil and Love Jugs keeping it cool. Kind of amazing. Says something about both products...almost enough to make a guy switch oils.
I put the Love Jugs on just for this trip because I figured I'd be sitting in traffic at some point. They worked good, kept the oil temp down.
I wonder if that bike would stay running with anybody else's oil in there.
It would stay running with anyone's oil in it. It does not address what kind of damage it did.
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