Two bikes, one oil

[Ausfahrt]

Noob here, looking for wisdom.
I have a 2004 HD Heritage Softail with 22000 miles that is currently using HD Syn3 20w-50 and a 2007 BMW R1200GSA with 10000 miles that has conventional Castrol 20w-50 in the crankcase. I would like to get both bikes on the same synthetic oil and I generally prefer to pick one oil and stay with it.
I figured that Mobil 1 15w-50 would be the way to go but I have been reading the raves for PP and am considering that as well. I had given Amsoil some consideration but price, availability and the whole thing about paying for a membership to buy Amsoil products just doesn't sit well with me. Any suggestions?

 

[Pablo]

You don't have to become a PC (preferred customer) to buy Amsoil. It just saves a bunch of money. Think of it as joining Costco. How close to Orlando are you?

 

[Johnny]

I hear nothing but high praises for the Mobil 1 V-Twin Motorcycle Oils from the Harley and BMW owners that I know. It's a very good product.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Motorcycle_Oils.aspx

 

[Ausfahrt]

Pablo-I,m in Bradenton...probably 80-90 miles.
johnny-I had seen the V-Twin, what makes it different from regular M1?

 

[fuel tanker man]

In case you missed it, the UOA to beat is this one (or my Havoline 20W50 UOA's posted in the archives here).

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1214567#Post1214567

The wear metal counts are less than half the average in most cases, synthetic UOA's included.

Dan

 

[Johnny]

Originally Posted By: bigdreama
Pablo-I,m in Bradenton...probably 80-90 miles.
johnny-I had seen the V-Twin, what makes it different from regular M1?



Basically, more additives.

 

[dwendt44]

Only slightly more additives.
But it does have a motorcycle on the label.
It's also priced accordingly.
The Mobil 1 15W-50 used to be the Red Cap formula that cycle owners have used for years.
With reasonable change intervals, it'll do great in either of your cycles.

 

[02zx9r]

The v twin oil has a higher flash point, more additives (however slight) and resist shearing more than pcmo's do. is a pretty robust oil.

amsoil cycle oil is [censored] good too.

If used a pcmo i wouldnt go past 2500 miles without a uoa.

Like mentioned, the M1 15W50 was and still is used by lots of cyclists and is a decent oil.

 

[fuel tanker man]

 

[Ausfahrt]

Thanks for the replies, fellas. I think I am going to go with Mobile 1 my original inclination. Its hard to beat the validation in the following thread:

Milestone for my GS[/url] http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278021&highlight=hank

 

[PT1]

Mobil1Vtwin for the Harley for sure. I have used it with good results.