Would it be safe to use Amsoil in a GL 1500. I know they say to use GN 4 without Moly, so would the Amsoil be a bad idea?
Would it be safe to use Amsoil in a GL 1500. I know they say to use GN 4 without Moly, so would the Amsoil be a bad idea?
Last edited by Colorado Con; 10-17-2013 at 12:58 PM. Reason: spelling
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
That sounds like a valid point.
Not something I had taken into consideration at the time though.
A good friend of mine is an Amsoil dealer and when I got the Wing.
I asked him which oil Amsoil suggests for the 2010 GoldWing and he sent me a case of 10w30.
If they had had a reported problem.
Im sure he would have advised me differently.
As to the 1500.
I used everything and anything that had no friction modifiers in it while rebuilding my 99 Valk.
I used 4 gallons of oil before it even left my garage.
Ending up with a gallon of Wally World 20w-50 in it when I sold it in August.
I had been told that molly was being removed from most oils for newer cars as it wasn't needed.
Never knowing why besides the EPA wanting it that way.
For most older engines and V-Twins. One wants as much molly as is possible.
So right or wrong I figured a multivalve engine such as the GW and Valkyrie.
1500 or 1800 would benefit from a higher molly content.
Now you have given me some food for thought.
I do intend now after a year to keep the Wing till its wheels fall off.
Not at all as I felt about it a year ago when I thought Id unload it in a few weeks.
Thanks to everyone for the input, guess I need to do a little more research, Colorado Con
I have Amsoil in my 1500 - I have no idea what "grade" it is, but it's the full synthetic, expensive stuff. It was recommended by my local "bike guru". I could immediately notice a difference in how smooth the clutch engages and figured if it was that good with the clutch, it must be equally good for the rest of the engine. Maybe not a "scientific analysis", but I'm happy...
"Only a biker knows why a dog sticks it's head out of a car window."
- - - '95 GL1500 / '12 MT Phoenix IRS - & - '87 GL1200 / TriKing - - -
Thanks for the reply about Amsoil in your 1500, how long have you been running it in the 1500, or I should say about how many miles? Thanks, Colorado Con