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Fielddoc
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 01:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Im coming up on the thousand mile service, I think Im going to do it myself do you all recommend that or going to a dealer. Also do you recommend going to synthetics all the way around? If so what ones thanks? Oh by the way I have a 05 12r.
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Sgthigg
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 01:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yep
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Buellgirlie
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yup. SYN3 runs smoother and cooler.

D
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 01:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yup, on an 06 I wouldn't change the tranny fluid, but all other years: full synthetic!
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Davo
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 06:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yes, if you go with Harley's SYN 3. I would wait at least another 1000 miles if you go with AMS OIL MCV. Regardless I would go synthetic in both holes.
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 08:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
This is an oil thread!
How can everyone agree like this?
This is unheard of!
It's still early though, it is the weekend, looks like nice weather too.

I agree, I changed to full synthetic, at 500 miles. 45,000 (s)miles later, no problems.
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Typeone
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yup, i did too, switched around 500mi. been running syn ever since. (currently ~6300mi)

question though, i just went M1 15W50 in both cavities after reading about the M1 gear oil issues.

is M1 15W50 in engine AND primary still a recommended option?
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Curtyd
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I did, too. Mobil 1, because I can find it anywhere when I need it.
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
M1 gear oil issues.
I've not heard of any, been using M1 75W/90 for all this time.
What's up?
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Dmextreme
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
i changed right at my 1000 mile break in. except i was 200 miles overdue.. i had to drive there.. lol. been using ever since..

bought in July with 85 miles on it.. now in july of 06 i have been using synthetics and i am at 6089 miles. : ) July 15th will award my 1 year anniversary of owning it.

Life's been good w/it.
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Brucelee
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yes. I would recommend Red Line 20W-50.
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Fielddoc
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 11:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks So should I go with all M1 synthetics or is the harley syn3 just as good?
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Bubabuell
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Royal Purple 20-50W. Love the stuff. Works wonders as well in my Saab 9000 turbo that pulls 25psi in hot, hot L.A. traffic.
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Gearhead
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Do it.

I switched to Syn 3 at 1000 in both and had no issues. I just recently switched to Amsoil on Kevin Drum's recommendation on my '04 XB12R with just over 18,000 miles on the clock.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 12:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm not going to say what I use. Just use a good oil. Harley Syn3, Mobil 1, Redline, etc.. They're all good. Just avoid the cheap (as in low quality) stuff.

Oh as for the main question. I switched my 05 12Scg to syn at 2500 miles.
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Xbimmer
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 01:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Even though I trust myself to work on my bikes more than anyone for most stuff, I bought my '06 Uly with free 2yr maintenance services and I intend to use them at least for the first 20k. Which by the way will occur rather soon since my bike is just a month old and I've racked up over 2k. I pay a $25 surcharge for Syn3 with a service, and if that's what HD wants to use in my bike to avoid warranty claims then that's what I'm using.

I'm normally a Mobil 1 and Valvoline Syntec or Duroblend guy depending on which of my or my kid's vehicles. But the Buell is gonna get Syn3.
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Eexb
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
HD Syn since 500 miles - bike runs cooler (fan comes on less, for shorter time).

Mobil One lube in trans - it definitely shifts better.
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Bigbuell
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Hey guys, I'm ready to do my 1000 oil change today and trans as well. I have a 06xbss and I was going to put syn3 in both holes, thats what my Harley dealer told me to do. I noticed that someone said not to put syn3 in the trany. Any thoughts and why not!
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Isham
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Mobil V-twin. Walmart and Autozone both have it.
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Adamcooney
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yah I'm wondering about the same thing with the 06' XB12Ss and why not to put it in the tranny? I did and everything seems perfect with mine.
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Humblebueller
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I put Syn-3 in both on my XB12SS as well and have had no trouble.
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Bigbuell
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Right on! I'm doing the same. Thanks
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I would not use the HD syn. Reason,
they will not publish any product data on the oil. Since it is a group 3 ALMOST syn, I would not use it in my bike.

The M1, Red Line and Amsoil are all real syn oils with data to back them up.

IMHO!
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Destroy
Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Oil review:

http://www.harley-performance.com/synthetic-oil.html
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