M1 15W-50 in a Harley

[garyb80]

An interesting article on the use of M1 15W-50 in a Harley. It is a part 3 of a series of articles on the use of synthetics in Harleys.
Thanks to Doyall for the link to the first two parts.

http://www.fullthrottlewest.com/article.htm

 

[KW]

Looks like the M1 15W50 is working well for them. I liked it when I was running it to. In my TL1000 and Bandit 1200.

 

[hk33ka1]

I ran it in the engine and primary of a TC88B Harley motor for a few thousand miles and had no slippage or other problems. Consumption was down but still not as good as AMV Amsoil for me. I did not know about UOA then so I did not have one done. I used Tri Syn by the way. I have yet to see Mobil bike oil in Ontario except at a private mail order guys shop and it was US qts imported.

 

[02PSD4ME]

I have used Mobil-1 15w50 in all of my Harley's since the mid 80s and no problems. I change it once a year.

 

[02FLSTCI]

Once a year???? Don't you ever ride?

I use the mobil 1 red cap in my H-D and change every 3000-4000 miles. (every 2-3 months). Mobil 1 75W-90 in the tranny but the H-D Syn3 is actually smoother in the tranny than the Mobil. Especially in cooler weather.

 

[02PSD4ME]

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Originally posted by 02FLSTCI:
Once a year???? Don't you ever ride?

I use the mobil 1 red cap in my H-D and change every 3000-4000 miles. (every 2-3 months). Mobil 1 75W-90 in the tranny but the H-D Syn3 is actually smoother in the tranny than the Mobil. Especially in cooler weather.

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No I just change the oil and leave the bike in the garage under a cover.

 

[feliz]

I can't get to the third article in the series. What am I missing? Thanks for the link.

 

[feliz]

Thanks Gary but I still only get to the second one which I already have. In the original post you had mentioned a part three but maybe you meant part two? Thanks.

 

[garyb80]

Try this one.

http://www.fullthrottlewest.com/article_i_synned.htm

 

[garyb80]

This is the link to parts one and two. The link above is to part three.

http://www.fullthrottlewest.com/article_syn.htm

[ May 28, 2004, 09:32 AM: Message edited by: garyb80 ]