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AZBill/Lowrider

AZBill/Lowrider

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I've been monitoring the discussions about the usage and specifics of the most popular oil types and I know this has been debated to death but, I just wanted to share my recent experiences.

After having my bike serviced by the dealer at the 1000 mi. (dealer recommended change to Syn3 in all holes, so I tried it) I drove the bike for next 1500 miles and tried to closely monitor performance. Only real change I saw was that the trans shifted a little better than before, but I started to see more false shifts (neutral) than before.

At 2500 miles I decided to heed the advice given by glider and others so changed to Harley Formula + in the primary, Mobil 1 V-Twin 20-50W in the crankcase, and Spectro Platinum 6-speed 75-140W in the trans. I have to say I did not expect the difference in fluids to be as dramatic as it has been. Transmission shifts quietly and firmly with a reassuring "clunk" instead of a loud, disconcerting "clank". Engine noise is so quiet that at speed I can only hear the exhaust, overall vibration seems to be less, engine seems smoother, and fuel mileage has improved slightly.

It's like I have a whole different bike. Don't get me wrong the bike is great, but it just got a whole lot better! So, thanks to glider, hobbit, and the rest - I'm a believer:majesty
 
Just finally did the same to mine today. Haven't done the oil yet, since that was just serviced, but when to Formula+ in the Primary and Spectro 6 in the tranny. Overall, was pleased out how easy it was to do, decided against getting the lift and just put the jiffy on a 2x4, worked like a charm. Anway, should be able to ride it on Tuesday, looks like rain the next couple of days here. I'll let you know how mine turned out. Father-in-law is coming up this weekend for a ride, so I should put plenty of miles on it this week. Can't wait to see the difference.
 
AZBill/Lowrider said:
I've been monitoring the discussions about the usage and specifics of the most popular oil types and I know this has been debated to death but, I just wanted to share my recent experiences.

After having my bike serviced by the dealer at the 1000 mi. (dealer recommended change to Syn3 in all holes, so I tried it) I drove the bike for next 1500 miles and tried to closely monitor performance. Only real change I saw was that the trans shifted a little better than before, but I started to see more false shifts (neutral) than before.

At 2500 miles I decided to heed the advice given by glider and others so changed to Harley Formula + in the primary, Mobil 1 V-Twin 20-50W in the crankcase, and Spectro Platinum 6-speed 75-140W in the trans. I have to say I did not expect the difference in fluids to be as dramatic as it has been. Transmission shifts quietly and firmly with a reassuring "clunk" instead of a loud, disconcerting "clank". Engine noise is so quiet that at speed I can only hear the exhaust, overall vibration seems to be less, engine seems smoother, and fuel mileage has improved slightly.

It's like I have a whole different bike. Don't get me wrong the bike is great, but it just got a whole lot better! So, thanks to glider, hobbit, and the rest - I'm a believer:majesty
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I'm glad we converted you to the good life:D

It's nice to see that others can actually see the difference with just a different selection of oils in the bikes.
 
glider said:
I'm glad we converted you to the good life:D

It's nice to see that others can actually see the difference with just a different selection of oils in the bikes.
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Changing the world, one bike at a time - here's to you :cheers
 
Does work good dont they .. been running the vtwin and spectro in mine just over 1k miles now ..
 
I just had my 1000k oil change about a week ago and went with the Syn3 in the engine, Formula + in the tranny and primary.

I'm changing the engine oil to Mobil 1 V-Twin 20/50 as soon as I hit 2500 miles, and the Spectro 6 in the Tranny.

Quick question, anybody know where you can get the Spectro 6 from?
 
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