2009 Harley Superglide with 27,000 miles. The primary oil is due for a change, and I'm wondering if the T5 would be a good choice. The previous owner used the Harley Syn3 20w50 oil in the primary. It shifts great and never a problem finding neutral. I have no other reason to switch to the T5 other than having a gallon of T5 in the garage that I use for my OPE, and the primary capacity is only 1 qt.
Rotella T5 15w40 in a Harley primary
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I used it in a Yamaha FJR 1300, and a Kawasaki 750 Brute Force. Just yesterday, I used it changing the oil in the Kawasaki Teryx 800 SXS. It is probably the favorite on the ''Teryx Forum'', and used by many there. I did get smart enough this tie to install a M1 EP filter, saving the hassle of dropping skid plates [ oil filter change ] for the next oil change. All of the JASO oils have excellent shear resistance.
If you already have the oil I say use it. I can't see any reason why you need a xx-50 weight oil in the primary as far as temperature goes; it will never get that hot to matter unless something much, much, MUCH more expensive is wrong. I assume the Motor Company specs 20W-50 because that is what the catalog has available, not because you need a 50 grade there.
I use Aeroshell 100 (equivalent to SAE 50) in my Pan-Shovel engine, but it's a dry primary. Works fine, but like you, I had 2 20 quart pails to use up, given to me when we changed from Radials to Turboprop engines in our floatplanes at work. Probably $300 worth of oil.
I use Aeroshell 100 (equivalent to SAE 50) in my Pan-Shovel engine, but it's a dry primary. Works fine, but like you, I had 2 20 quart pails to use up, given to me when we changed from Radials to Turboprop engines in our floatplanes at work. Probably $300 worth of oil.
I've been using Rotella 15/40 wt for years. My opinion is, it helps quiet down the shift "Bang" into first gear better then 20/50 wt does. It seems 20/50 causes more drag on the clutch plates. It won't hurt anything and you don't need anything fancy in the primary.,,,
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2009 Harley Superglide with 27,000 miles. The primary oil is due for a change, and I'm wondering if the T5 would be a good choice. The previous owner used the Harley Syn3 20w50 oil in the primary. It shifts great and never a problem finding neutral. I have no other reason to switch to the T5 other than having a gallon of T5 in the garage that I use for my OPE, and the primary capacity is only 1 qt.
I tried Rotella, and Ford ATF as some said it waqs good. I don't agree. I used Spectro Primary Chaincase and well pleased. Nothing will get you into neutral easier. No kidding, it was worth the money.
2009 Harley Superglide with 27,000 miles. The primary oil is due for a change, and I'm wondering if the T5 would be a good choice. The previous owner used the Harley Syn3 20w50 oil in the primary. It shifts great and never a problem finding neutral. I have no other reason to switch to the T5 other than having a gallon of T5 in the garage that I use for my OPE, and the primary capacity is only 1 qt.
I tried Rotella, and Ford ATF as some said it waqs good. I don't agree. I used Spectro Primary Chaincase and well pleased. Nothing will get you into neutral easier. No kidding, it was worth the money.
I've never seen a qt of oil that costs over $6 a qt, do anything different or better, then lower priced oil.,,
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