| Author | Message | ||
     Johnboy777 |
Anyone Running Amsoil in their Primary? Thanks. . | ||
| Idaho_buelly |
Absolutely!!  The same as the engine 20-50 | ||
| Johnboy777 |
""Absolutely!! The same as the engine 20-50"" Thanks - on their web site you can pay $20 to become a preferred customer, then buy it for something like $8 per quart. I think I will make the switch to both holes, at the next change. . | ||
| Gamdh |
Yes, I run it in both holes... have for sometime. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
I'm a perfered member. Oil is $8.40 per quart, and the Wix filters are $12.50 (EDIT: $6.25 each, that $12.50 was for 2). I also live next to a distribution center, so no shipping costs. It's a good deal if you do more than 3 oil changes per year. I use the same 20w50 in both the engine and primary/tranny or both my XB's. (Message edited by mikef5000 on August 23, 2010) | ||
| Nobuell |
This change I used Amsoil 20/50 in the tranny and Redline in the motor. I ran M1 VT 20/50 previously, but it seems to shift better with the Amsoil. Next change I plan to try the Redline Light Shockproof. | ||
| Gamdh |
Mikef5000 I'm an Amsoil preferred member as well.... but the last time I bought the Wix filters....I got 4 for $25 (51394 -EA WIX 51394 Oil Filter) ???? Which filter's are you getting | ||
| Ronmold |
Yes, I do. The stator should live longer w/ Amsoil in the primary as it's better at conducting heat away than dino oil. | ||
| Smokey3644 |
I use Amsoil in both holes on my XT, for some reason it's quieter than with Mobile V-twin. | ||
| Bculy |
Yep. Both holes. Ever since 3200 miles in my 08 X. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Yup, and liking it. Shifts good. Ran mobile1 15-50 in the primary before, and like the Amsoil better. | ||
| Redbuell_really_gives_you_wings |
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-78L-Amsoil-20w50-Fully-Sy nthetic-Motorcycle-Oil-/120578481797?pt=AU_Motorcy cle_Parts_Accessories http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Amsoil-3-78L-20w50-Fully-Sy nthetic-Engine-Oil_W0QQitemZ120538811102QQihZ002QQ categoryZ6763QQcmdZViewItem Whats the difference with these two? Notice the rediculous price here.. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
Mikef5000 I'm an Amsoil preferred member as well.... but the last time I bought the Wix filters....I got 4 for $25 (51394 -EA WIX 51394 Oil Filter) ???? Ah, my fault, upon further inspection, that $12.50 was for 2 wix filters! | ||
| Jphish |
Difference is, one's motorcycle specific, the other not. Different friction modifiers? Whats exchange rate on AU vs US $ ?? | ||
| Redbuell_really_gives_you_wings |
Around 90c US = $1 AU Heres that price in $US http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=84&From=AUD&To=USD&image.x=40&image.y=12 (Message edited by redbuell_really_gives_you_wings on August 23, 2010) | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Wow Red, that's one hell of a rip off price! About $18.75 a quart. | ||
| Tankhead |
Yep. Both holes. All good. | ||
| Redbuell_really_gives_you_wings |
Wow Red, that's one hell of a rip off price! About $18.75 a quart. heh yeah, should see the price of the bikes new. I think the last owner of my bike paid $18300 for a bare XT. Thats going to be close to $100 to change oil and filter  | ||
| Jphish |
Must be one heck of an import duty on stuff in OZ! That would be over $16,000 for an XT in US funds!! Whats a quart of dino motorcycle oil go for? It may still be a good product to consider...relatively speaking. I use AMS because I think we're asking alot out of only 80 oz of oil. I still change it at 5K mi, but dont worry if I go 6 or 7 on a long trip. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Jphish +1 Like knowing if I go a little over, it's all good. Red, that's a lot of ching, for an oil change. But - Primary 1 / 10,000 miles isn't to bad. 2.5 in the motor, you still have .5 qt left over  I think $40.00 a bunch! But you have to decide if it's worth the investment. If you have the money to spend, it is well spent. | ||
| Redbuell_really_gives_you_wings |
It seems like a decent oil to use by all reports, so its going to be worth the cost. It might even quieten that topend rattle | ||
| Jphish |
I changed both holes to AMS @ 1000mi - so have no comparison to whether it makes it quieter. BUT...my brother has oil thermo on his HD - it runs about 15-20* cooler with AMS vs dino oil. My Uly does NOT like hot weather & slow speeds - (city traffic) Anything I can do to protect the 'engine vitals' I think is worth it - I dont sell AMS - I just use it. | ||
| Tootal |
My racing partner is sponsored by Amsoil so I use it in both holes and love it. I use it in the Harley and my cars. We pulled the race motor apart after two years of racing. (eight races) We found it a waste of time, the insides were beautiful. We now just watch for the compression to start going south but it just keeps going and going and... | ||
| Xbrad9r |
+1 on the Amsoil. |
