| Author | Message | ||
     Manimal |
I'm currently running Castrol Synthetic 20w50. I'm gonna do an oil change before its time to store it this winter. I was at advance auto yesterday and saw they had mobile 1. So i'm thinking about using that this time. Just would like some feedback on people using it. Pros cons. | ||
| Rah7777777 |
its the ONLY oil I run in either of our cars and the bike! Hands down the best oil out there in MY book. but soo many people have different thoughts on oils....its kinda like arguing about the right side scoop...haha | ||
| Froggy |
Switching to Amsoil for my next change, Almost $13 a quart for Syn3 did me in. My dad gets the Amsoil synth off the back of a truck or something, its only $5 a quart! | ||
| U4euh |
Always use Mobil in the bike. I tried Amsoil once because it was cheaper. couldn't stand the noise, so I went back. Froggy, be interested to know what you think afterwards. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I tried Amsoil and in spite of the company hype, I found that it was more susceptible to vaporization and the bike definitely ran louder. That and the premium price made it cost prohibitive. I run Syn3. Haven't tried Mobil 1. Can't get the V-Twin Mobil 1 locally. Don't want to take the time to special order it. | ||
| 2004xb12r |
I run Mobil 1 syn v-twin. It's still noisey. Next oil change I'm going to put 50 in it to see if the noise goes down. | ||
| Manimal |
I'm not real concern with the noise factor but it seemed that i burned up quite a bit of oil since my last change with this Castrol syn. I thought Mobil would possibly burn up less since it protects longer. I think i'm gonna make the change this weekend and put it my free spirits soft clutch as well. Makes sense now that its time to put it away right.  | ||
| Moosestang |
I run Syn3. Haven't tried Mobil 1. Can't get the V-Twin Mobil 1 locally. Don't want to take the time to special order it. You don't have advanced discount autoparts in TN? They don't keep it with the other oil, it's with the motorcycle stuff. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
In my Buell, I run Mobil One 15w50. It is available for about five bucks a quart at Walmart. Save more by getting it in the five quart jugs. While you are there, you can pick up SuperTech oil filters for your Buell for about two bucks. Made by Champion the same company that makes them for Buell . Part number is ST 4967. I believe that the Vee Twin oil is not the correct oil for the Buell. I use it in my Harley FXDX. I get it at Auto Barn which usually stocks it. It goes in all three holes in the Harley. The consensus is that the best stuff for the Buell primary chain case is Harley Formula +, as there is some anecdotal evidence that the Mobil 1 will cause stator failure. There, did I get that right?  | ||
| Hughlysses |
Finding Mobil 1 seems to be a hit-or-miss proposition. Here in SC, Advance never has it, some of the Autozone stores usually have it, I've seen it in WalMart a couple of times but not enough to count on. We got a Cycle Gear store about a year ago and they stock it. I use it, but sometimes I have to go on a quest a week or so ahead of time to find it. | ||
| Jos51700 |
I run Mobil1 in the cars I care about, and probably my bike. I think Syn3 is Mobil1. | ||
| Jos51700 |
And my two-strokes, as they make Mobil1 two-stroke oil now. | ||
| Marko138 |
I'm running Amsoil Vtwin right now. I like it...shifts smoother, runs cooler. I didn't notice a difference in noise. I'm running Mobil 1 in my car. And I'm gonna put it in the bike next oil change. It's cheaper than Amsoil and I can get it right down the road. Amsoil I've got to run all the way across town for. | ||
| Etennuly |
The local Wally M started handling the Mobil 1 V twin oil recently. I switched last change. HD put the price of their dino oil at over $9.00, that crossed the line for me  I run the stuff in all of my vehicles and equipment. | ||
| Tattoo72 |
I've tried it and didn't care for it. I've heard mixed reviews about it. I'm going to be trying some Valvoline VR racing 20w50 next. | ||
| Moosestang |
Finding Mobil 1 seems to be a hit-or-miss proposition. Here in SC, Advance never has it, some of the Autozone stores usually have it, I've seen it in WalMart a couple of times but not enough to count on. We got a Cycle Gear store about a year ago and they stock it. My walmart carries it, but like advanced auto, it isn't with the automotive oil. It's on the isle with the car wash and crap. The consensus is that the best stuff for the Buell primary chain case is Harley Formula +, as there is some anecdotal evidence that the Mobil 1 will cause stator failure. The anecdotal evidence, as you call it, was with mobil 1 synthetic gear oil, not the motor oil or V-twin motor oil. The gear oil has some friction modifiers in it that can cause problems. Mobil 1 recommends their V-twin 20w50 in both holes. They never recommended their gear oil in the primary. | ||
| Teeps |
Tattoo72 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 I've tried it and didn't care for it. Why, did an engine blow up? Tattoo72 I've heard mixed reviews about it. Believe nothing of what you hear, and 1/2 of what you see. Tattoo72 I'm going to be trying some Valvoline VR racing 20w50 next. I've tried it, in 20/50 and straight 50. All I can report is the engine didn't blow up. And, it was pretty cheap less than $3 a quart at the time. Oil is not the "panacea" some would have you believe. | ||
| White |
I use Mobil 1 syn v-twin in my firebolt. I don't know if it's better than Amsoil or not. It's in the car wash area too at the wally world I buy it at. | ||
| Werewulf |
mobil one v-twin is as good as it gets... there is some confusion about using mobil one in the primary... mobil one is great for the primary, its the mobil one "gear oil" that will have an adverse effect on the stator....dont use it in the primary... i find that mobil one 10-40 is actually the best in the primary with a wet clutch... | ||
| Gschuette |
Mobil1 For life! | ||
| Hdbobwithabuell |
I like Mobile 1. Easy to find and no problems with it so far. | ||
| Eicas |
I use Schaeffer oil in my Buell, Mobile 1 in my Honda VFR800. Mobile 1 filters in both. | ||
| Manimal |
Well, here is what i decided. I have a quart of Fomula + for my primary. I'm gonna put in Mobil 1 Syn. with a K&N oil filter. I'll do it this weekend and tell you guys what changes (if any) that i notice. Thanks for the feedback  | ||
| Sloppy |
Mobil1 Engine oil for both the engine and tranny. Best value in town. No need for the "V-twin", the 15w-50 works excellent. BTW, Mobil1 is also a GL-4 gear oil... As for the tranny, stay away from ANY GL-5 gear oil unless the oil mfg. specifically recommends them. | ||
| Monkey |
I use and have used Mob 15w-50 in my bikes even the jap bikes in tranny w/wet clutchs-never had a prob-NO clutch slipping-but i have not used it in the Buell primary/tranny at 5.50 a qt for Formula I just use that for prim/tran. | ||
| Prowler |
At $12 a quart for HD SYN 3, my next oil change will be anything BUT HD oil. I think it's crazy to charge $12 a quart for oil, I don't care whom it's from or what it's made out of. | ||
| Bads1 |
Nothing is cheap when buying a HD product. But is Hugo Chavez one of the reason the oil went up?? | ||
| Old_man |
The consensus is that the best stuff for the Buell primary chain case is Harley Formula +, as there is some anecdotal evidence that the Mobil 1 will cause stator failure. It is the Mobil 1 "gear oil" that some said caused a stator problem. I use the Mobil 1, 15-50 in both the engine and transmission. I used the Harley syn3 while under warranty but have changed to Mobil 1 now. It seems, to me, to run better. | ||
| Biffdotorg |
The consensus is that the best stuff for the Buell primary chain case is Harley Formula +, as there is some anecdotal evidence that the Mobil 1 will cause stator failure. That is what I heard as well so in two Buells I have stuck with HD Formula Plus and Mobil 1 V-Twin in the engine. Runs great so far. Exactly 2.5 Quarts each time. Any more and the engine will burn it off anyway. It also leaves you the perfect amount in the bottle for the next oil change. Autozone seems to be the only place to get it other than one Polaris/Suzuki/Kawasaki dealer. | ||
| Voofighters |
I run the regular Mobil1 in both the tranny and engine. My XB12Scg hasn't died in the last 3000 miles so it seems "ok" Realistically, $9 to $12 bucks for a quart is steep, but spread out over the lifetime of the bike, it still isnt' gonna ruin you or send you to the poor house. I just have a hard time believing that Mobil1 isnt as capable an oil when properly changed on a regular basis. |
